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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.
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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.
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Granite Markers & Monuments
971-344-3110
Locally owned in Vernonia
Serving NW Oregon
All Cemeteries Accepted
Order drawing at no charge online
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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