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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
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