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12 obituaries/classified ads november2 2017 In Memory of... Mildred Elizabeth Weed Evans August 4, 1915 – October 17, 2017 Mildred Weed Evans, grand- daughter of Vernonia co-founder Judson Weed and daughter of life-long Ver- nonians Oscar and Bessie Weed, died peacefully at the age of 102 at her home in Burbank, California on October 17, 2017. Mildred was born and raised in Vernonia on the Weed homestead farm on Timber Road, leaving for three years of college education after which she re- turned to the area as a third-grade school teacher. Mildred reported that she de- parted Vernonia when “Uncle Sam” said he “wanted” her help. In response, she joined the Navy in July 1944 as a Navy Mark 3 and Mark 4 gunsight trainer stationed on Treasure Island, Cali- fornia, service of which she was very proud. The Navy honored her service in WWII with a personal attendance at her 100th birthday where they presented her with a medal and certificate naming her “Navy Recruiter for Life.” After an Honorable Discharge from the Navy in January 1946, Mil- dred entered secretarial school. She then moved to Pasadena, California and began a third career as a legal secretary. She retired in 1982. Her marriage to Jack Evans brought her an instant family Hello again! I am grateful to be writing again. Autumn is upon us and we’ve had some interesting weather so far ~ including some beautiful sum- mer-like days returning. When our cli- mate changes drastically it can promote changes in our physical bodies as well; therefore, supporting our immune sys- tem is vital to our wellbeing. There are many ways to promote wellness and keep your immune system strong. Some basic ways are to drink more water, eat a variety of brightly col- ored fruits and vegetables, enjoy soups, utilize bone broth if you consume meats, get good sleep and enjoy mild exercise. Of course you can also take supplements in the form of vitamins/minerals, herbs, etc. I have enjoyed the late summer season and collected elderberries, blue- berries and Oregon grape berries. It is wonderful that we have such an amazing landscape of food around us. There was abundance this year and I took it upon myself to create some goodies. At my office there is an herbal immune syrup that is not only tasty but will keep you well through the cold/flu season. It contains the elderberries, blue- berries and Oregon grape berries as men- tioned above, as well as black cherry, lo- cal honey and a bit of organic sugar with a splash of lemon. Only a ¼ tsp to 1 tsp a day will provide antioxidants which sup- port your immune system and ward off the afflictions of cold/flu. Children love the flavor (because it’s sweet) and gladly take the medicine. If you’re interested stop by the office; an 8 oz. jar is $10 and provides over 40 servings. Another thing I’ve been doing is formulating custom herbal tea formu- las for people using Western herbs. Im- mune support is a big theme right now but I have also been formulating unique blends to address chronic urinary issues and other infections. Just one cup of tea a day can be enough to address multiple concerns. Office hours have returned to normal: T/Th 10 am - 2 pm and Wed 3 pm - 8 pm. Qigong is still being held on Fridays at the Vernonia Grange, 375 North Street at 9:30 am. Please join us! Classes are by donation and are adapt- able to all skill levels. Jenesis massage is growing quickly and the upstairs self- healing room is still equipped with Bio- Mat, inversion tables and infrared sauna. Stop in and see how you can boost your immune system, enhance your energy and have a better sense of wellbeing overall. Looking forward to seeing you soon… Thanks for joining me. Be Well~ A Trusted Name in Funeral Service Angel Memorials Headstones Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611 Granite Markers & Monuments 971-344-3110 Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt Locally owned in Vernonia Serving NW Oregon All Cemeteries Accepted Order drawing at no charge online www.angelmemorialsheadstones.com stories about family times in the area. The owners of the primary site of the homestead (exceptionally well restored) graciously agreed to offer the property for a visit which was eagerly accepted. Photo opportunities were numerous and many wonderful memories were created to be passed along to the next genera- tion. Mildred was a special person to all that knew her. She was kind, thought- ful and she placed high value on family and friends relationships. She will be tremendously missed. Services at Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary in Whittier, California, were held Saturday, October 28, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Western Oregon University (http://www.wou.edu/foundation/giv- ing/donate-now), the HEAR Center in Pasadena (http://www.hearcenter.org) or to your local hospice care, are suggested. Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions Peak This Time of Year continued from page 6 Natural Path to Health: Autumn Immunity By Dr. Carol McIntyre that she very much enjoyed. Preceding her in death were her husband and step-daughter Diane, as well as her four brothers and one sister (Elza, Melvin, Chester, Oren, and Alice). The closest surviving fam- ily members are past-sister-in-law Alice Hellman; nephews Robert Weed, Dennis Weed, Bill Weed, and Roger Weed; and niece Barbara Hartley; as well as step- grandchildren Jeff Langstroth and Lisa Wahl. Mildred’s life was enhanced with the assistance of cousin Sharon (Betty Meats Miller’s daughter) Hastings and her husband Art and children Becky and Sarah. Former neighbors and longtime friends for over 24 years, Anne Wenzel- Markgraf, husband Jeff Markgraf and their sons Stasic and Sasha assured Mil- dred of an excellent quality of life in her declining years. In 2002, at the age of 87 she sponsored a family reunion in Vernonia where a group of 12 were regaled with Family Owned & Operated 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 and covering it up by claiming it was roadkilled. “OSP will continue to aggressively enforce wildlife laws once this new regulation takes effect on January 1, 2019,” added OSP’s Fugate. 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