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12 announcements/obituaries january5 2017 Welcome to the World... David and Heather Weller of Vernonia are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Lucas Carter Weller on December 30, 2016 at 6:07 pm. Lucas was born at Tuality Hospital and weighed 8lbs 5oz and measured 21.5’’ long. He joins two year old brother Caleb. Grandparents are Dennis and Dianne Weller of Vernonia, OR and Ken and Shelli Wanvig of Sherwood, OR. Great grandparents are Joyce Weller of Vernonia, OR, Patricia Frye of Sherwood, OR, DJ and Shirley Dickey of Portland, OR, and Willard Wanvig of Clackamas, OR. Great, Great Grandma is Eleanor Thompson of Vernonia, OR. Where do you read the Voice? Show us where you have traveled. Submit your photo by email to: scott@vernoniasvoice.com In Memory of... Brian Franck Brian Franck, age 54, died peacefully at home on December 14, 2016. He is survived by his wife Ann Franck, her daughters Leigh Halverson and Dana DelBello, his mother Ilene Franck, brothers David and Lyle Franck, and sisters Lucy Warren and Carole Shaw. He is preceded by his father Charles Franck. Brian was born on March 2, 1962 and raised in Forest Grove, Or- egon. He graduated from Forest Grove High School in 1980 where he was on the track team, attended Lane Commu- nity College in Eugene, and worked at Wauna Federal Credit Union in Verno- nia. Brian was a devoted husband, son, brother, co-worker and friend. He enjoyed camping, kayaking and watch- ing sports, especially his Blazers. His kindness, smile and joyous nature touched many lives. The Vernonia com- munity has lost a very gentle, loving, and caring citizen. He lived a good life and was a wonderful example of how people should treat one another. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends and all who knew him. The family would like to thank Dr. Kristian Enestvedt and Danielle Ver- mette at OHSU for their genuine loving care. A Memorial service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2017 (please note change) at Cedar Ridge, 18062 Keasey Road, Vernonia, OR 97064 Flowers and condolences can be sent to Cedar Ridge or donations can be made in his name to Community Home Health and Hospice in Longview, WA. David Lee Christy David Lee Christy, age 68, a res- ident of the Vernonia community, died Saturday morning, December 10, 2016 at his home. Private Cremation Rites were held at the Hoyt Crematory in Forest Grove. David Lee Christy was born Oc- tober 1, 1948 in Bend, Oregon, the son of the late Charles Christy and Maxine (Anderson) Christy. He was raised and received his education in the Aloha com- munity, having been a graduate of the Aloha High School Class of 1968. He was united in marriage to Nancy Brisdin in 1972. Following their marriage they resided in the Aloha com- munity. They later divorced. David was a Veteran of the Ko- rean confl ict, having joined the United States Army on May 22, 1968. He served for two years, until he received his hon- orable discharge on May 7, 1970. He had worked as a horse breeder for many years, until he retired. Among his special interests he enjoyed hunting and packing with horses. David was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maxine Christy. Survivors include his three children and their spouses, Lisa and Craig Jolly of Salem, Oregon; David C. Christy of Vernonia, Oregon; and Erica and Steve Rogers of Aloha, Oregon; his brother, Wayne Christy of Vernonia, Or- egon; and his sister, Cheryl Christy of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Also surviving are his eight grandchildren, Cameron, Andrew, Bran- don, Jacob, Isabella, Parker, Hunter and Ashton; his two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Tualatin Valley Funeral Alterna- tives in Hillsboro is entrusted with the arrangements. A Trusted Name in Funeral Service Angel Memorials Headstones Granite Markers & Monuments 971-344-3110 Locally owned in Vernonia Serving NW Oregon All Cemeteries Accepted Order drawing at no charge online www.angelmemorialsheadstones.com Books on Wheels Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory A NEW SERVICE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE VERNONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY Library volunteers will deliver books to citizens who are homebound or physically unable to come to the library. 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611 Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt Family Owned & Operated To apply or find out more details, call Audeen Wagner (503) 429-9700 or the Library (503) 429-1818. Vernonia Public Library • 701 Weed Avenue Formerly Prickett’s Mortuary Forest Grove Memorial Chapel 503-357-3126 To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com Church Directory Assembly of God Sunday School: 9:45 am Morning Worship: 11:00 am Sunday Evening Prayer: 6:00 pm Wayne Marr, Pastor 662 Jefferson Avenue 503-429-0373 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Sunday Schedule: Sacrament Meeting: 10:00 am Sunday School & Primary: 11:20 am Relief Society, Priesthood and Young Women: 12:10 pm Roger Cook, Branch President 1350 E. Knott Street 503-429-7151 The Crossing Southern Baptist Church of Vernonia Wednesday, 7:00 PM Troy Pound, Pastor Cabin in Vernonia 901 Park Drive 503-819-892 Grace Family Fellowship Sunday School: 9:00 am Worship Service: 10:30 am Thursday Prayer: 6:00 pm Greg “Mac” McCallum, Pastor 957 State Avenue 503-429-6790 Nehalem Valley Bible Church Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship Service: 10:45 am Tues. Ladies Bible Study: 9:30 am Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm Sat. Men’s Prayer Meeting: 6:30 am Gary Taylor, Pastor Grant & North Streets 503-429-5378 Open Door Gathering Place Service: Sunday 6:00 pm Grant Williams, Pastor 375 North Street 503-702-3553 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Wednesday Religious Education: 3:15-4:30 pm Sunday Mass: 12:00 pm Rev. Luan Tran, Administrator 960 Missouri Avenue 503-429-8841 Vernonia Christian Church Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship Service in Youth & Family Center: 11:00 AM www.VernoniaChristianChurch.org Sam Hough, Pastor 410 North Street 503-429-6522 Vernonia Foursquare Church Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 am Children’s Sunday School Carl Pense, Pastor 850 Madison Avenue 503-429-1103 Vernonia Seventh-day Adventist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Services Sabbath School: 9:30 am Worship Service: 11:00 am www.VernoniaSDAC.org Larry Gibson, Pastor 2nd Ave. and Nehalem St. 503-429-8301