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12 Obituaries/In Other Words April 21 2022 In Memory of... Katrina A. Hall Katrina A. Hall, 37, of Portland, Oregon, passed away on March 20, 2022, after a lengthy and courageously fought battle with cancer. Her family and close friends were by her side in her room at OHSU, as she left this earth. We were all so lucky to have known this beautiful soul. She always looked after others and was the best friend anyone could ever have. As we all grieve, let us remember the beautiful experienc- es and memories we have of her. She loved her family and friends with everything she had. Katrina was born on January 6, 1985 to Robert K Dyer and Debby, in Newport Beach at Hoag Hospital, in California. She moved to Vernonia in 1991 with her mother and brother to stay with her grandmother. She attended school, K through 12 th grade, in Vernonia, before starting her career at Mc- Donalds, in North Plains, then moved to Portland to be near her brother and work as a barista and bartender. Katrina has left behind her mother, Debby Hall; Dad, Mark Hall; father, Robert Dyer; brother, Carnin K. Hall; her ad- opted family in Banks, Oregon; along with many aunts and uncles throughout California and Wash- ington. A Celebration of Ka- trina’s Life will be held at the home of Chris and Susan Spicer Pond, 17270 Noakes Road, Verno- nia, on April 29, at 8:00 pm. Any- one who knew Katrina and would like to share in this last “family” gathering is welcome to attend. For further information please contact Debby at 503.857.6189. Andrew Keen Potter Andrew Keen Potter, 28, of the Vernonia community, died Monday, April 4, 2022 at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. Andrew Keen Potter was born December 14, 1993 in Rose- burg, Oregon, the son of William K. Potter and Darla D. Wheeler. As a young boy he moved with his family to the Vernonia community where he was raised and received his education. He had worked as a handyman in the construction in- dustry for several years. Among his special inter- ests, Andrew enjoyed playing the guitar and fishing with his brother Brandon. Andrew was preceded in death by his brother Brandon Pot- ter in 2014. Survivors include his par- ents William and Amber Potter of Forest Grove, Oregon; his mother Darla Wheeler of Largo, Florida; his grandmothers, Jeanette LaMei- er of Forest Grove, Oregon, and Cherie Wheeler of Grey, Georgia; his brother and partner Timothy Potter and Sarah Heinemann of Forest Grove, Oregon, and his two sisters Krystina Potter of Verno- nia, Oregon and Mystery Potter of Eugene, Oregon. Also surviving are his seven nieces and nephews, Lilly Potter, Seth Potter, Cali Fankhaus- er, Staylin Potter, Amelia Cochran, Wynona Cochran and Odette Co- chran. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date at the LDS church, Fern Hill Ward, with Bish- op McLaughlin presiding. To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrose- hoyt.com . Bridge Street Bits individual, $30 couple, and receive our snazzy and informative newsletter ASHLEY and crew puts out monthly. Send your checks to Vernonia Senior Center P.O. Box 93 Vernonia OR 96064 By Karen Miller WE HAD OUR FIRST BIG EVENT here at the Vernonia Senior Center on April 15. Our ladies and gents were wearing their Easter Hats, PLUS we had great music from Neil and Lori Jones. Some snuck in a little dancing too! Lunch was a big hit with our kitchen crew putting out a delicious and favorite meal: clam chowder and shrimp salad! Our People’s Choice Easter Hat Contest winners were CAROLINE ANDERSON and JOHN WERNER, although ALL the hats were winners. Thank you for joining in everyone! A big thank you goes to PAT RAY for planting the idea. I hope more fun events are on the horizon. CHECK OUT THERESA’S INFLATION FIGHTER FRIDAY SALES at our Bargains on Bridge Street thrift store! We are always looking for ways to save a buck, right? Thanks to all our volunteers who help man the store. Thank you for your patronage and donations that help go to fund our senior programs. EXERCISE CLASSES HERE by Kelly and Margaret on Monday, Wednesday, and first and third Fridays of the month continue to be an hour of fun and fitness: 10:30 to 11:30. Ages 60 and over and $5 donations are not required but appreciated! ALL ARE WELCOME TO SIT IN ON OUR BOARD MEETINGS the second Friday of each month here at our building, 547 Weed Avenue at 10:00 am. Free Blood Pressure checks available after the meeting. OUR MEALS ARE FOR AGES 60 AND OVER. Remember you must call ahead to sign up. Want a menu? Come in or receive one in our monthly newsletter! Call our office for questions. THINGS CONTINUE TO BUZZ around our new building. We will advertise in this column as gatherings and events continue to expand. But if you REALLY want to be in the know, then join our Vernonia Senior Center, membership is only $20 FOOTCARE: Joyce Jossi 503-753-7745 SENIOR SIGN OFF: Warmer Days are ahead! In the meantime, “keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you”. See ya’ around town… Winners of our People’s Choice Easter Hat Contest were Caroline Anderson and John Werner. 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 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 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 TOWING EMERGENCIES IN AND AROUND THE VERNONIA AREA Police and County personnel are required to use a rotation of available providers, UNLESS YOU SPECIFICALLY ASK for a service by name. REQUEST TOWING SERVICE FROM Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt Locally owned in Vernonia Serving NW Oregon All Cemeteries Accepted Order drawing at no charge online Forest Grove Memorial Chapel 503-357-3126 www.angelmemorialsheadstones.com To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com Family Owned & Operated Formerly Prickett’s Mortuary For more information visit www.vernonia-or.gov/cemetery or call 503-429-5291 We Buy Cars & Trucks City of Vernonia – 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064 Annoying the Upper Nehalem Valley since 1982
