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16 announcements/obituaries/community july19 2018 In Memory of... Roy Jay Gehrke September 12, 1955-May 13, 2018 Roy Jay Gehrke, Age 62, passed away on Sunday, May 13 at 12:05 am from injuries received in an automobile accident in Kamiah, Idaho. Roy was born on September 12, 1955 in Houston, Texas to par- ents Marvin Arnold Gehrke and Alo- ma Lorene Gehrke. Roy is survived by his chil- dren Joshua Gehrke of Gresham, Or- egon, Jessie Taylor and Erin Gehrke-Swepston of Ver- nonia; his 7 grandchildren Nathan, Emily, Megan, Stet- son, Sterling, Aloma; and one unborn grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is survived by his siblings Toni Shumaker of Nez Perce, Idaho, Arnold Gehrke of Nez Perce, Idaho and Mona Hoilien of For- est Grove. He was preceded in death by both parents Arnold and Aloma; and his sister Lisa Gehrke Vogt. Roy grew up in Forest Grove and graduated from Forest Grove High School in 1973. Roy married Gail English in 1975 and they had one child together, Correction Vernonia’s Voice incorrectly published in our July 5 is- sue that Roy Gerke’s Celebration of Life had already taken place. His family will be holding a Celebration of Life in Vernonia on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the Cabin in Vernonia (Scout Cabin). An informal get together will follow the service at the Cedar Side Inn. We sincerely regret this error. Joshua Gehrke. They resided primarily in the Forest Grove area until they divorced in 1979. Roy married Donna Leriche in 1982 and they had two children together, Jessie and Erin Gehrke. They resided primarily in Forest Grove and Vernonia. Roy and Donna were divorced in 2000. Later he moved to Nez Perce, Idaho where he had spent some of his youth farming and ranching on his family’s property. Since then and at the time of his death, he resided in Nez Perce with his girlfriend Dawna Lux. Roy primarily worked as a finish carpenter for most of his life. In addition, he also did mill work, farming, and ranch- ing. He enjoyed a variety of hobbies including rodeo- ing, flying, sailing, and woodworking projects. He was most recently working as a handyman in Nez Perce and worked on projects with his girlfriend. He built his own wooden sailboat and enjoyed taking his family out to sail. Roy loved his family more than anything in the world. He was a devoted father and grandfather, and always had a lesson to teach. He lived a very eventful life and was known for being a great storyteller in his unforgettable deep voice. Roy was a dreamer and often dreamed of sailing and flying. He was a true cowboy and loved living on the prairie in Idaho. Roy had the biggest heart and always expressed his love for those he cared for. He was a light in the dark, a legend in his own story, and a gift to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten. His family will be holding a Celebration of Welcome to the World... Isla Dee Ivie Isla Dee Ivie was born on June 16, 2018 at Sevier Hospital in Richfield, Utah to parents Mackenzie and Jeremy Ivie. Isla weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19.75 inches. Grandparents are Barb and Alan Carr of Vernonia; Joni and BJ Slone of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; and Dee and Jerri Ivie of Salina, Utah. Great grandparents are Barbara Peterson of Vernonia; and Georgetta Ivie of Duchesne, Utah. Isla is Mackenzie and Jeremy’s first child. Life in Vernonia on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the Cabin in Vernonia (Scout Cabin). The family would love for all those who knew Roy to come share their stories and help celebrate his life. An informal get together will follow the service at the Cedar Side Inn. Groups Aim to Boost Non-Lead Ammo for Ecosystem Health Wildlife agencies and sportsmen’s groups join coalition encouraging hunters to choose non-lead ammo when hunting The North American Non-Lead Partnership — formed late last year by the Oregon Zoo, The Peregrine Fund, and the Institute for Wildlife Studies — seeks to expand the coalition of hunters, anglers, and other conservationists dedi- cated to improving ecosystem and wild- life health by choosing non-lead options. “This is a long-term, multi-orga- nization effort to help North America’s wildlife,” said Leland Brown, the Or- egon Zoo’s non-lead hunting education coordinator and a lifelong outdoorsman. “Many of us are hunters ourselves, so we have a personal connection to this project. We’re proud of the contributions we’ve made to conservation, and we hope to inspire more outdoor enthusiasts CLASSIFIED ADS and organizations to lend their support and help realize this vision in the months and years to come.” Three state wildlife agencies — the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wild- life (ODFW) — have recently joined the partnership, and at least five sports groups have pledged their support. One, the Arizona chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, even committed to an annual donation to support the efforts. “ODFW supports a voluntary strategy to increase the use of non-lead ammunition among hunters in Oregon,” said Curt Melcher, ODFW Director. “We’re pleased to join the North Ameri- can Non-Lead Partnership so we can increase our efforts to educate and en- courage hunters to voluntarily switch to non-lead ammunition.” “We’re excited about the part- nership and confident that working with stakeholders — on all sides of the lead is- sue — is necessary to ensure the long- SERVICES Now Open! AV Automotive Repair (formerly Ward Mobile Shop & Service). Auto Repair, propane, self serve car wash & vacuum, detail services. 745 Adams Ave. Please call for appointment (503) 454-6967 St Pierre Graphics & Photo Restoration Restore-Brighten- Retouch old photography, copy and enlarge negative plates. Free est. Local pickup and delivery Vernonia, Clatskanie area. 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