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Page 14 T h e INDEPENDENT, A ugust 2 3 ,1 9 9 5 Police Report From page 11 Kids and teachers need help of PTA To the Editor: My fam ily and I recently moved to Vernonia, after one visit. We felt the warm “home town” feeling, just driving in to town so, on this 22nd day of August I went to register two of my four children for school. I was upset to learn there is no PTA or PTO here. Where we come from, my husband and I and a good share of our friends were in volved and loved participating in our children’s school time, as well as extracurricular ac tivities. Some of the things we did for our kids were to get mate rials fo r the playground, li brary, arts and crafts, and help as teachers' aides or on the playg rou nd as w ell as putting on a book fa ir and c a rn iv a l th a t raised about $3,500 for our classrooms. Time is always an issue, but we all make tim e to do things we enjoy; so why not show our kids we enjoy time SHERYL. KENYON Sheryl Lynn Kenyon, 41, Birken- feld, died Aug. 7, 1995, near Long Beach, Wash., as a result of an auto mobile accident. Funeral services were held Aug. 13, at Mist G rade School. G ravesid e com m ittal fo l lowed at Fishhawk Cemetery, Birken- feld. A Memorial Service was held August 22 at Saint Andrews Presby terian Church in Renton, Wash. Mrs. Kenyon was bom May 18, 1954, in Renton, Wash., to David and Maxine Bryant Fisher. She received her schooling in Renton, graduating from H azen High School in 1972. She also graduated from Green Riv er Community College, then obtained a BA in sociology and a BS in society and justice from the University of Washington. She m arried G erald Kenyon in 1991, in Renton. They lived in the Portland area until moving to Birken feld last year. Mrs. Kenyon had been employed by Boeing in Renton as a computer analyst. At the time of her death, she was employed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and was on her way to her first day of work at the Willapa WiidHfe Refuge when the ac cident occurred. Mrs. Kenyon w as active in Girl Scouts, youth groups, the Pacific C o a s t Lan d R o v e r C lu b , N a ta l Grange, and Birkenfeld Community Church. In addition to her husband, sur vivors include her father, David Fish e r of W e n a tc h e e , W ash.; m o th er Maxine Hail of Birkenfeld; daughter, Tracy Lynn C lay of Tualatin; son Steven Norris Clay of Birkenfeld; brothers Orrin Hoopman of Birken feld and Erik Hoopman of Renton. Memorials are suggested to the M ist-B irkenfeld Fire D ep t., 6 9 5 0 0 Banzer Road, Mist, 97016. Penttila’s Chapel by The Sea in Long Beach, Wash., was in charge of arrangements. HARRY J. PERRY Harry Jerome Perry, 87, Forest Grove, died Aug. 9, 1995, at a Hills boro care center. Services were held Aug. 14 at Fuiten-R ose Mortuary Chapel of Forest Grove, with the Rev. Dave Gutmann of SL Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church officiating. A flag honor presentation was under the direction of Lester H eisler of American Legion Washington Post 2 of Forest Grove. Private vault inter ment was in Eureka C em etery in Newport Mr. P erry w as born Aug. 2 3 , 1907, in Detroit, Mich., to Michael and Rose Kaminska Perry. He was raised and educated in Detroit. He married Dorothy Grabowski in . ■ . ...• ■ v ' . • • • > ..* • ''A : ■ , . ■ S / > . » • with them? If an yon e out th e re in Beautiful Vernonia is interest ed in giving me information, or do na ting a few hours a m onth, plea se ca ll me at home, 429-4013. Let’s work to g e th e r and get a PTA or PTO! Lisa Edgar Vernonia Jamboree officers say Thanks to all To the Editor: The 1995 Jamboree may be over, but the “ U nity = Community” spirit lingers on. The success of this ye a r’s event can only be attributed to one thing...community in volvement. Without the nu merous volunteers who spent countless hours writing let ters, making phone calls and organizing final details, the 1995 Jam boree would not have been such a huge suc cess. The Jamboree Committee was extremely pleased with the results of this year’s fes tivities, and we cannot ex Detroit in 1929. She died in 1978. He served with the 443rd Medical Collecting Company of the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a printer for Stan dard Accident Insurance Company in Philadephia, Pa., for more than 35 years. After the death of his wife he lived in Newport with his family until 1984, when he moved to McMinnville. He had been a resident of the Beehive Assisted Living C e n te r in Forest Grove since July 1994. Mr. Perry was a member of the Catholic Church and was active in the Knights of Columbus. He also was a member of the Ancient Fire men Association. Survivors include four children, Robert of Greenbush, Mich, Barbara Jepson of Banks, Dale of Washou gal, Wash., and Michael of Cinnamin- son, N .J.; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Elsie Kawalski of Detroit; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Perry. Fuiten-Rose Mortuary Chapel was in charge of ar rangements. LORETTA W. “LETTY” MEAD L o re tta W . ‘ L etty’ M e a d , 7 7 , B anks, d ied Aug. 18, 1995, of a stroke. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Aug. 22, at SL Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Roy. Inter ment was in SL Francis Cemetery. Mrs. Mead was bom March 10, 1918, in Mountaindale to Henry and Mary Ellen Vandehey VanDomeien. She atten d ed Harrison School, a one-worn school in Mountaindale. She married Thomas J. Mead in 1937 in Roy. They resided in Banks. Mrs. M ead worked in the food processing industry for Gray & Co. in Forest Grove for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1993, a son, Richard in 1 9 8 0 , two g ran d so n s a n d ten brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Marlene Beige of KenL Wash., and Susie Hardwick of Mountaindale; a daughter-in-law, Susie Mead of Cor nelius; brother, Jule VanDomeien of Hillsboro; sisters, Betty Baker of Alo h a, M arty B utterw orth of B anks, Leona Daquilante of Aloha and Irene Anderson of Tigard; seven grandchil dren and 10 great-grandchildren. Remembrances are suggested to Washington County Hospice, 427 SE 8th Ave., Hillsboro 97123, or Tuality Healthcare Foundation for cancer re search, 335 SE 8th Ave, Hillsboro 97123. Fuiten Rose C hapel of Forest Grove was in charge of a rra n g e ments. « 1 press enough appreciation to the citizens of Vernonia for your support. What was es pecially important to us was the community spirit we expe rienced throughout the entire planning process. When we put out the call for volunteers, the citizens of Vernonia re sponded in o v e rw h e lm in g numbers. It would be impossible to name every single individual who contributed th e ir tim e and energy, but we send out a heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. We espe cially wish to thank the local police and fire departments for their never-ending support throughout the festivities. In addition, thank you West Ore gon Electric for all your help in hanging the Jam boree banners and to Nehalem Val ley Sanitary Service for your often thankless job of keeping Vernonia clean for the week end. Executive Com m ittee Vernonia Jam boree Com m ittee ROBERT E. THOMAS Robert E. Thomas, 78, Banks, died Aug. 9, 1995, at his home of cancer. Funeral services were held Aug. 14 at Zion Lutheran church in Hillsboro, with Pastor Bill Warren offi c ia tin g . In te rm e n t fo llo w ed in W illam ette N atio n al C em etery in Portland. Mr. T h o m as w as born Jan. 4, 1917, in Sheridan, Wyo., to Samuel R. and N ellie M um a Thom as. He moved to San Diego, Calif., in 1940. He married Ruth Elder in 1942 in San Diego. Mr. Thom as served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and Korea and as a civilian in Vietnam. While in Vietnam, he was honored with the Elsworth Bunker Award. He retired from federal Civil Ser vice in California after 32 years and moved to Banks in 1981. In 1992, he received the Award of Merit for Christian Service from the Oregon District of the Lutheran Lay men’s League, in which he’d been an active m em b er for m ore than 35 years. Survivors in addition to his wife, include two sons, R o b ert o f O r angevale, Calif., and Dan R. of Hills boro; six grandchildren; three broth ers, Uoyd and Ralph, both of Sheri dan, Wyo., and Roy of Story, Wyo.; three sisters, Dorothy Btug of Buffa lo, W yo ., B e m ie c e M u sg rave of Sheridan, Wyo, and Ruth Peterson of Newtown, Penn. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jess and Thomas. Memorial contributions are sug gested to the Lutheran Hour M in istries or to Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. Bronleewe-Bass Funeral Home of Hillsboro was in charge of arrange ments. MYRTIE ROSE Myrtle Rose, 90, Forest Grove, died Aug. 18,1995. A funeral service w as held Aug. 23 in Fuiten-R ose Chapel of Forest Grove. Interment was in Valley Memorial Park, Hills boro. M rs. Rose w as bom F eb . 12, 1905, in Dumas, Texas, to Thomas M. Jenkins and Ann L Henry James. Jenkins. S h e m arried J a m e s E. "Bud” R ose in 1924 in L aM esa, Texas. They lived in Cripple Creek, Colo., until moving to Vernonia in 1925. In 1969 they moved to Forest Grove. Mrs. Rose was a homemaker and also worked at the Oregon American Saw m ill in V ern o n ia and, during World W ar II, in the Portland ship yards. She was preceded in death by From page 13 rested for Assault Four and taken to CCSO. -A s s a u lt co m p lain t at 4 48 Arkansas Ave. resulted in citation to Delbert D. Allen Sr. for Assault Four. Aug. 10-Report of theft from vehi cle in driveway at 875 Missouri. -O fficer found that water meter cover at Vernonia Lake was missing. Criminal Mischief report filed. Aug. 11-Tw o abandoned vehicles on North Street were tagged for tow ing and owners were notified. They moved the vehicles from the street -T h eft report of a rototiller taken from the carport at 542 Jefferson. Aug. 12-Complaint of loud motor cycle crossing property at 1228 Sec ond Ave. Rider was contacted by offi cer. Aug. 13-Nuisance Abatement no tice issued for 208 North St. Owner has until Aug. 27 to comply. - Suspicious vehicle investigation at Anderson Park confirmed vehicle was stolen. Tony Raymond Bonami- go, Portland, was arrested for Unau thorized Use of Motor Vehicle, Pos session of Illegal Weapon and Crimi nal Arrest Warrant from Multnomah Co. Alexis Michelle McGowan, Port land, was arrested for Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, Possession of C ontrolled S u bstance and False Name and Address to Police. Both were taken to CCSO. -O fficer assisted to return chil dren to custodial parent without vio lating Restraining Order. Aug. 14-Following a traffic stop, the driver, Billy Pierce, Vernonia, was her husband in 1973, seven brothers, th re e sisters, a grandson and a great-grandson. Survivors include her sons, Man- cel L. of Long Beach, Calif., Derrel J. a n d Bobby Jo e, both of F o rest Grove, and Jack Greenwood of Ver nonia; daughter, Dorothy P. Staight of Milwaukie; brother, Clyde Jenkins of Lubbock, Texas; sisters, Vema Atkin son of Cahon City, Colo., and Eriene Snell of Portland; 18 grandchildren, 21 g re a t-g ra n d c h ild re n and two great-great-grandchildren. Remembrances are suggested to Washington County Hospice. Fuiten-Rose Mortuary Chapel of Forest Grove was in charge of ar rangements. MABEL M. OLSON Mabel M.OIson, 93, died Aug. 12, 1995. A graveside service was held Aug. 17, in Fir Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Upton officiating. In terment followed. Mrs. O lso n w as b o m M ay 3 0 , 1902, in Lily, S .D ., to Herman and Frances Bolhalter Gow. She moved with her family to Canada in 1911. She married W alter A. Olson in 1924 in Canada and they moved to Oregon in 1925. In 1932, they moved to Hflsboro, then settled in Banks in 1939. Mrs. O lson w as a h o m em aker and a hostess with the former Sunset South Park Vernonia Railroad. She was also a member of the Washing ton Grange. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include her daughters, W anita J. Galinat of Sheridan and Donna M. Klingspom of Aloha; son, Byron R. of Banks; brother, Jerome Gow of Canada; sisters, Violet and Lily B arto n , both o f C a n a d a ; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchil dren; Remembrances are suggested to Parkinson's disease research. Bronleewe-Bass Funeral Home in Hillsboro was in charge of arrange ments. arrrested on a warrant from W ash ington County for Failure to Appear. Aug. 15-Harrassment complaint Victim’s statement and copy of a tape recording were filed with a report to the District Attorney’s office. Q* Need a credit report for your landlord? A* Give us a call! The Credit Bureau of Columbia County 1-800-953-3190 Accounts Mgt. Co. (503) 397-0346 “Supporting Columbia County business since 1933" 1942; he died in 1984. She moved to banks in 1985, and to Forest Grove a year later. Mrs. Runion was a member of the Forest Grove Church of the N aza rene and the Forest Grove Senior Center. Survivors include th ree sons, Ronald D. of Poland, Ohio, Richard A. of Cornelius, and Delbert R. of Du rango, Colo; four daughters, Norma Jean Moore of Forest Grove, Patricia A. Toth and S h irle y L. H in es of Banks, and Zelma A. Reiner of Los Angeles, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; 14 g reat-g ran d ch ild ren ; two sisters, Sylvia Liller of Keyser, W .V., and Irene M. Phifer, Parsons, W.V.; nu merous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, B arb ara M. Corey; two grandsons; a great-granddaughter; two brothers and two sisters. Memorial contributions are sug gested to the Forest Grove Church of the Nazarene, 2003 21st Ave., For est Grove, 97116. F u ite n -R o s e M ortuary C h ap el was in charge of local arrangements Stewart Funeral Home in Oakland, Md., was in charge of arrangements in West Virginia. Trusted thfome In Tunend Service ' H M itiM iy c&tpcA, One. S tuu/y OarnaJ £ O fu r d tJ DERREL & DEANN ROSE JEFFREY & DEBRA ROSE HOYT TINA ROSE REYNOLDS AARON DUYCK Attendant: RAYPELSTER • Funeral A Cremation Services • Pre-Arrangement Counseling • Qranite/Bronze Memorial Markers 24 HOUR PERSONAL SERVICE 2308 Pacific Av Fret Grv...357-2161 741 Madison Av Vem........429-6611 RACHEL E. RUNION Rachel Elena Runion, 72, Forest Grove, died Aug. 11, 1995, at her home. Funeral services were held Aug. 14 a t F uiten-R ose Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Tim S. King of the Church of the N azarene in Forest Grove officiating. Graveside services and vault interment were Aug. 17 in Bayard Cemetery in Bayard, W.V. Mrs. Runion was bom Feb. 19, 1923, in Irwin, W.V., to James T. and Mary Elizabeth Lee Lipscomb. She was raised and educated in Irwin. She married Rosco D. Runion in r EE/wo C o n v e n i e n t /E v o c a tio n s EJo ( S e r v e ^ f o u E7n /E V ovin g E /IC e m o ry o f MYRTIE ROSE Feb. 1 2,190 5 Aug. 1 8,199 5 Services Held LORETTA M. “LETTY” MEAD Mar. 10,1918 Aug. 18,1995 Services Held ■ • ■ ■ ■ > - . ■■ ... - . .
