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Page 16 The INDEPENDENT, March 18, 2004 CARL J. ANDERSEN Carl J. Andersen, 91, Beaverton, died March 2, 2004. Mr Andersen was born July 12, 1912, in Hawley, Minn. He was two when the family moved to North Plains, where he was raised. In 1940, he married Sylvia Duyck. They operated lumber and recreational vehicle businesses. He was preceded in death by his wife and a son, Carl, Jr. Survivors include his daughter, Marilyn Issac of Tigard; sister, Edith Pruitt of Tillamook, two sisters-in-law, Rita Hermens and Dorothy Duyck, both of Banks; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Remembrances are suggested to St. Vincent Hospice. Pegg, Paxson & Springer was in charge of arrangements. GEORGE WILLIAM CASON George William Cason, 76, Banks, died February 29, 2004. A Celebration of Life was held March 3. Mr. Cason was born June 5, 1927, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Plummer Frank and Fannie Irene (Griffin) Cason. When he was three, the family moved to Banks. He graduated from Banks High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. ‘ Army for two years, starting in 1950. In 1958, he married Thelma M. Graham. They made their home on part of the original Cason family farm in Banks. He raised strawberries until 1963, when he went into logging, then worked for 20 years at Carnation Pet Foods in Hillsboro, retiring in 1988. He was preceded in death by one brother, Plummer F “Jiggs" Cason, Jr., and three sisters, Faye Olson, Edna Endicott, and Frances Hudson. "A Trusted N am e in Funeral Service " S e c o n d G e n e r a tio n O p e ra te d JEFFREY & DEBRA ROSE-HOYT DEANN ROSE TINA ROSE-REYNOLDS JANE SCHNEIDER, ROSS MATHEWS HECTOR DE LOS SANTOS Attendant: RAYPELSTER 2308 Pacific Av. Frst Grv....357-2161 741 Madison Av. Vern......... 429-6611 E-mail: Fuitenrosehoyt@ aol.com GENE C. FOSTER, SR. Gene C. Foster, Sr., 71, formerly of Vernonia, died March 4, 2004. A gath ering was held March 8 at the Milwaukie Elks Lodge. Mr. Foster was born November 7, 1932, in Waterloo, Iowa. He moved from Vernonia to Portland in 1958 and later lived in Beaverton and Woodburn. He was a baker for Franz Bakery. Survivors include his companion, Marilyn Peterson; two daughters, Carolyn Holm and Brenda Hyde; two sons, Eugene and Bruce; brothers, Jim, Dave, and Jerry; sisters, Janiece McAnally and Neomi Meza; nine gran- children; two great-grandchildren. Crown was in charge of arrange ments. JACK RAMOND HACKSMA Jack Ramond Hacksma, 82, former ly of Vernonia, died March 12, 2004. Funeral services were held March 17 at Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove, with George Goff and Pastor Grant Williams, officiating. Private interment was held at Vernonia Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Hacksma was born March 1, 1922, in Grandview, Idaho, to Jacob John and Phroney (Evens) Hacksma. He grew up in Springdale, Wash., and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1961, he married Gertrude E. Van Buren, They made their home in Rainier until moving to Vernonia in W estside C remation & B urial S ervice , inc Fuiten, Rose dr Hoyt Funeral Home F a m ily O w n e d & Survivors include his wife; a daugh ter, Patti Nowak of Banks; brother, James Cason of Sumner, Wash.; two sisters, Mae Cop of Banks, and Grace Brown of Seaside; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Asociation, Columbia- Willamette Chapter, 1311 NW 21 Ave., Portland, OR 97209. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Direct Cremation *575. Immediate Burial *775. Plus Cemetery Charges 24 Hr. Service Honoring all pre-planned Juneral arrangements S ervin g C o lu m b ia & W a sh in g to n C o u n tie s 9456 NW Roy Rd., Forest Grove 5 0 3 -6 4 0 -9 0 4 5 CLARABELLE EMMA ROBB Clarabelle Emma Robb, 90, Gaston, died March 6, 2004. A memori al service was held March 12 at Old Scotch Church in Hillsboro, followed by interment at Old Scotch Cemetery. Mrs. Robb was born October 18. 1913, in Banks, to George and Emma (Paetsch) Lippert. She was raised and educated in Banks. In 1938, she married Francis William Robb. They made their home in Gaston. She worked as a photo retoucher and later at the Gaston Variety Store. She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, Alfred and Angel Memorials Granite Markers MARTHA ELLEN SMITH Martha Ellen Smith, 98, Forest Grove, died March 4, 2004. An informal gathering was held March 13, private burial was at Fir Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was born October 8, 1905, in Scammon, Kansas, to Carl Edward and Myrtle (Wykle) Hartman. She was raised and educated through the ninth grade in Arma. In 1925, she married William Alva Smith. During WWII, she worked in a plant producing artillery shells. They moved to Oregon in 1957. She picked fruit for nearly 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include two sons, James and Richard, both of Buxton; two daughters, Daisy Phelen of Mariposa, Calif., Deannie Watts of Vernonia; more than 100 grandchildren and great grandchildren. ROBERT “BOB” WILEY Robert “Bob” Wiley, 80, Vernonia, died March 4, 2004. Interment was held March 11 at Willamette National Cemetery. A memorial service was held March 12 at Vernonia Community Church, with Pastor Grant Williams offi ciating. Mr. Wiley was born July 23,1923, in Rainier, to Charles E. and Mabie (Steele) Wiley. He grew up in Portland and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1943, he married Matta M. Welds. They made their home in Portland until moving to Vernonia in 1973. He was a tug boat captain for Knapton Tug Boat Company until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife and two brothers, Calvin and Charles. Survivors include three sons, Dennis of Banks, Percy and Clifford, both of Portland; a brother, Richard of Aloha; two grandchildren; one great grandchild. Remembrances are suggested to the Vernonia Senior Center, 446 Bridge St., Vernonia, OR 97064. Fuiten Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia was in charge of arrange ments. GENEVIEVE “JEAN" ZIMMERMAN Genevieve “Jean” Zimmerman, 90, Banks, died March 1, 2004. Private interment was held. Mrs. Zimmerman was born January Privately owned N ot a funeral home or cem etery Prices start at $320 including design and lettering FUNERAL HOME Offering full service burial and cremation. WILLIE DEAN PRUITT Willie Dean Pruitt, 56, Banks, died March 1, 2004. Services were held March 8 in Hillsboro. Mr. Pruitt was born June 16, 1947, in Cleburne, Texas, to Willie Earle and Sally Lou (Thurmond) Pruitt. He lived in Texas, Oklahoma, Roseburg, and Washington, graduating from Mt. Vernon High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1968. In 1969, he married Leanna J. Bell. They were later divorced. Survivors include his companion, Loretta Lewis of Banks; a daughter, Teresa Ann Russell of Eugene; three sons, Luke A. of Cornelius, Dean E. of Beaufort, S.C., and David J. of Gladstone; sisters, Ranae Naverrette of Anaheim, Calif., Janea Chilcoat of Woodburn, and Debrah Gorbett of Molalla; nine grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to the American Heart Association. Donelson, Sewell and Mathews Mortuary was in charge of arrange ments. Ralph. Survivors include a son, Allan of Escondido, Calif.; daughter, Betty Robb of Portland; sister, Lisbeth McAdams of Gaston; two grandchildren. Fir Lawn was in charge of arrange ments. Personal hom e visits at no extra charge anDeHey Our family providing your family with respectful professional service. 1965. His wife died in 1973. He married Elizabeth Ann Eachus in 1975. They made their home in Vernonia. He worked as a logger throughout his career. He was preceded in death by his wife; a step-daughter, Debbie Lome Eachus; a brother, Jim Hacksma; two sisters, Nellie Smith and Ida Fausett. Survivors include three sisters, Jacqueline Marshall of Spokane, Wash., Anna Blanchett and Agnes Fryhover, both of Wenatchee, Wash.; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to the Marquis Care of Forest Grove, 3300 19 Ave., Forest Grove, OR 97116. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. .... k.. Wsr Ml 2. G¡J33iS25CLatí Owners & Operators Aaron & Elizabeth "VanDeHey" Duyck Serving Washington County i f Columbia County 9 4 5 6 N W Roy Rd. • Forest Grove • 5 03 -3 5 7 -8 74 9 Wendy Sears 503-429-1523 Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives ~ There are Options ~ 241 West Main St, Hillsboro 503-693-7965 25, 1914, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Vincent and Catherine Rogowski. She was educated in Milwaukee. In 1953, she married Emil Zimmerman. They moved from Milwaukee to Banks several years ago. She was a bookkeeper at Hudson House Cannery in Forest Grove. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Meyer. Survivors include her husband; nieces and nephews. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements. Vernonia Rural Fire District A bb re via tio ns: EM S , E m e rg en cy M e d ic a l S e rv ic e ; M V A , M o to r V e h icle A c c id e n t FEBRUARY 2004 Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb 1 6 9 11 12 17 - - - MVA EMS Assist (3) EMS Assist - - - Illegal Burn EMS Assist & False Alarm EMS Assist (2) Feb 18 - Feb 19 - Public Assist (2) EMS Assist EMS Assist (3) Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb EMS Assist EMS Assist EMS Assist EMS Assist EMS Assist MVA 20 22 23 26 28 29 - - - - - - (3) & MVA (2) (2) Banke Fire Distriet # 1 3 A bb re via tio ns: EM S , E m e rg e n cy M e d ic a l S e rv ic e ; M V A , M o to r V e h ic le A c c id e n t FEBRUARY 2004 Feb 1 Feb 6 - - MVA (2) - Sunset Hwy. EMS Assist - chest pain Feb 7 - MVA - Sunset @ Harrison Rd. EMS Assist ( 2 ) - Feb 8 - trauma & seizures EMS Assist - trauma MVA - Hwy 26 @ Feb 9 - overpass EMS Assist - heart prob. MVA — Sunset & Feb 10 - Vernonia Rd. MVA (2) - Sunset @ Feb 12 - Feb 15 - Feb 17 - MP3 & Hwy. 6 Mutual Aid - F. Grove Illegal Burn EMS Assist - fall & Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb - - - - - abdominal EMS Assist - sick EMS Assist - sick Illegal Burn EMS Assist - breathing EMS Assist (2) - sick & Feb 26 - chest pain Mutual Aid - residential Feb 27 - Feb 28 - fire EMS Assist - sick EMS Assist - heart prob. 18 20 22 23 24 M V A -H w y 26 @ Sellers
