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In L o vin g M em ory
Rubie Franklin
A celebration of love and Home Going service for
Rubie Franklin, who died Jan. 6,2010 was held Friday,
Jan. 15, at Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church.
Rubie Franklin was bom on Aug. 7, 1020 in Taft,
Okla., to Hattie Jackson and John Welch Peters. She
joined the First Baptist Church in Taft at a very young
age where she loved attending Sunday school and
served as a church usher.
In 1938, Rubie met and married Earnest Irving Sr.;
they were blessed with four children, John Welch,
Bettie Lou, Earnest Irving Jr. and Ella Mae. She
stayed home with the children until they were of age
and attending school. She then began working at the
Oklahoma Sate Hospital and became a Licensed
Practical Nurse.
The family moved to Portland in 1955 and they
joined the Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church
where Rubie stayed involved in church activities and
attended Sunday services faithfully.
She worked in nursing at Emanuel Hospital, posi­
tions she held until her retirement after 35 years. In
1963, she was blessed to find love again and married
Alfred “Stanley” Franklin; they were married for 19
years until his passing in 1982.
Rubie was a proud member of the Adah Chapter #6 of the Order of the Eastern Star of Oregon
She enjoyed traveling and went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Lands. She loved and enjoyed her family
She taught each grandchild how to quilt and gifted each one their own quilt to cherish.
Rubie was preceded in death by her parents; husband “Stanley”
Franklin; a brother Juan Peters, a sister Faye Evelyn LyDay; her
son Earnest and a great, great grandchild Damenika.
She leaves to mourn her passing, three children, John Welch
Jenkins and Beverly of Vancouver, Bettie Lou Pressley of Port­
land, and Ella Mae Poole and Johnny of Sylacauga, Ala; two step
children, Stanley Franklin Jr. and Doretha Craig-Arnold, both of
Portland; two sisters, Gladys Teague of Montgomery, Texas and
Juanita Woods of Scappoose; 12 grand children, 38 great grand­
children, 12 great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews,
cousins, relatives and friends.
Peninsula Little League 2010
(Serving the Youth of Inner North & Northeast Portland ages 5-14)
visit our website at: www.cteamz.activc.com /pcninsulalittlelcague
Registration available on-line beginning January 8, 2010
S10 DISCOUNT TO BE OFFERED FOR EARLY ON-LINE REGISTRATION
IF REGISTERED BY 1/31/10
Regular Sign-ups: $64/T-Ball, $74 All other levels
This fee includes the pepperoni tund raiser. Sell one bag o f pepperoni and get $24 off fee.
Each bag contains 24 sticks
THURSDAYS at Boys and Girls Club
5250 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd • February 4. and February 18 • 6:30 pm to 8:3(1 pm
SATURDAYS at Peninsula Park Community Center;
700 N Portland Blvd (Rosa Parks Way) • February 6, and February 13 • 10:00am to 1:00pm
Registration forms can be completed in advance by downloading from our website:
www.eteamz.active.com, pcninsulalittlelcague
Softball Program
Level
M inor
) M ajor
Junior
Ages
8-10
10-12
13-14
Questions contact:
Mark Washington -
503-288-0033
maikw (a portlandobserver.com
Baseball Program
Level
T-Ball
Farm
M inor
M ajor
Junior
Questions contact:
Jjay Lincoln ~jlinks(a tmail.com
Items to bring to sign-ups: Birth Certificate; Proof of Address: Doctor Insurance Information; Player Fee
L ntle League Baseball, Incorporated does not limit participation in its activities on the basis of
disability, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual preference or religious preference.
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GOP W itt DO IT AGAIN IN 2010!
Pastor & Elect Lady
Bishop H. L. & Earlcan P. Ilodge
Worship Service: Sundays—8:00 A.M.
Seminars: Bible Themes— Wednesdays—6:00 P.M.
‘God I he Father”; “God The Son”; and “God The Holy Spirit”
Bishop Ilodge and Congregation invite you to
join us at our appointment with Jesus
Friday, January 2 9 th a t 7pm
New Song Community Center
2511 NE NILK Blvd.
We Reach, Teach, & Preach in Jesus’ name!!!
Location: 4800 NE 30th Ave.
Portland, OR. 97211
To inquire about our Church please call
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