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12 Obituaries/Community October 21 2021 In Memory of... John David DeHart John David DeHart of Portland, Oregon passed away on September 18, 2021. He was born on May 25, 1937 in Vernonia, Oregon to Artemas and Maggie DeHart. He grew up in Vernonia. There is nothing that David could not repair, a man of all trades, fixing things be- cause of necessity and need. He was using his engineering and mechanical skills to remedy problems. David was born to fly. He earned a private pilot’s license when he was 15 years old, owned a small airplane and eventually got a commercial pilot’s license. He was inter- ested in many things: wood- working, carving, oil painting, parachuting, watercolor paint- ing, and always engineering to make things easier to use. From a young age, he spent many hours and days hunting with his father in the coastal mountains. He loved camping and being outdoors, enjoying the beauty that surrounded him. In the Navy David faced death when a jet blast sent him over the side of the aircraft carrier toward the Pa- cific Ocean. He landed on a catwalk halfway down the side of the carrier. Fortunately for him he had only suffered a seri- ous leg injury. His parents preceded him in death, as did his sib- lings, Otha, Thurman, Artemas Leon, Mitchell, Dorothy, Les- ter, Tempie, and two infants: Alvin and Alice. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Joyce; children, Deborah (Chris), Su- san, and Michael (Melanie); grandchildren, Bryce, Amanda, and Madeline; great-grandchil- dren, O’Cyrus and Evelyn; his sister Betty; and many nieces and nephews. David was a wonderful dad and husband. We are filled with gratitude for having lived in the sunshine of such a great man. May the wings of angels carry David to his peace. Services were held at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland on September 29, 2021. Windows Broken at Vernonia City Hall Nine windows were broken at the Vernonia City Hall building in the early morning hours of October 13, 2021. Vernonia Police offi- cer Dave Brown responded to the incident just after mid- night and arrested a 35 year old male who was charged with 13 counts of Criminal Mischief in the 1 st Degree, Burglary in the 2 nd Degree, Disorderly Conduct in the 2 nd Degree, Obstruction of Gov- ernment/Judicial Administra- tion, and Attempt to Commit a Crime-1. Bail for was set at $77,000. Columbarium and Urn Garden A beautiful location for cremains of your loved ones nestled among fir woodlands Vernonia Memorial Cemetery All-inclusive urn garden space and interment for $1,750. Columbarium niches start at $2,250. For more information visit www.vernonia-or.gov/cemetery or call 503-429-5291 City of Vernonia – 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064 Bridge Street Bits By Karen Miller FALL IS UPON US and needed rain as well. Happy Fall from all of us on the Vernonia Senior Center Board. At this writing the Center is still not approved for in-center dining but we hope that will change soon. OUR THRIFT STORE IS DOING WELL thanks to all your continual donations and patronage. Watch our Bargains on Bridge Street Facebook page for the latest information. One upcoming activity is the popular “Kids Little Shoppers Christmas Event”. The store will be taking names of your Vernonia little shoppers in the beginning of November. Stop in and sign up. SENIORS COME IN AND JOIN OUR WEDNESDAY EXERCISE CLASSES 10:15 to 11:15 am AND 11:30 to 12:30. Each class is $5, each tailored to lower or higher impact. Call our office for details (503) 429-3327. FOOT CARE is offered here at our building. Call our office to sign up. Joyce Jossi is the foot care nurse. MICHAEL LEIPZIG is scheduled to be at our building Friday, October 29 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Michael is a licensed insurance agent and will take care of all your insurance needs. SENIOR SIGN OFF: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Thanks for watching out for your senior neighbors. See ya’ around town… Bargains on Bridge Street • 939 Bridge Street • (503) 429-3912 Vernonia Senior Center • 547 Weed Avenue • (503) 429-3327 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 Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 Hunting Season is here! Archery Equipment - Sporting Goods Calls - Cammo - Boots - Accessories Binoculars - Scent Killers - Targets Family owned & operated for over 50 years 834 Bridge St, Vernonia 503-429-6364 741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611 Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt 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
