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The INDEPENDENT, November 18, 2004 ..................... Page 21 I' Obituary SANDRA JEAN LONG Sandra Jean Long, 64, a resident of the Vernonia community, died November 4, 2004 at her home. Private family services have been held. Sandra Jean Long was born November 28, 1939, in Portland, the daughter of Art and Vera (Park) Young. She was raised and received her education in the Milwaukie community, having attended Concord Grade School and graduating from Milwaukie High School in 1957. She was united in marriage to Marvin Long on April 13, 1959 in Stevenson, Washington. Following their marriage they made their home in Beavercreek until 1990 when they moved to the Vernonia community. Sandra and Marvin celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary this past April. Sandra was a homemaker and mother to their four children. Among her interests, Sandra enjoyed the outdoors, hiking and camping. She loved her pets. Sandra had a passion for poetry. She loved her family and especial ly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Art Young. Sandra is survived by her husband, Marvin Long, of the family home in Vernonia; her mother, Vera Young Moyer of Milwaukie; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Terry Long of Woodburn, Scott and Jeri Long of Oregon City, and Steve and Penny Long of Salem; a daughter and son-in- law, Nancy and Larry Schneider of Salem; a brother, Mike Young of Oregon City; five grandchildren, Valerie Thomas, Tracy Schneider, Steffen Johnson, Mark Thomas and Daniel Long; three great-grandchildren, Madison, Adrian, and Erin; and numerous other relatives and friends. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home of Vernonia was in charge of arrangements. LOIS L. BEIGHLEY Lois L. Beighley, 87, Vernonia, died November 11, 2004. A funeral service was held November 17 at Fir Lawn Mortuary Chapel in Hillsboro, followed by interment. Mrs. Beighley was born September 17,1917, in Brush Prairie, Washington. Her maiden name was Betts. In 1936, she married Raymond L. Beighley. They made their home in Portland, then Rockaway, then moved to Vernonia in 1960. She worked as a cook in restaurants in Rockaway and Garibaldi. They bought a box factory in Garibaldi in 1956, moved it to Vernonia in 1960 and sold it in 1965. She com muted to Portland to work at Jantzen from 1965 to 1968. She lived in Hillsboro from 1987 to 1992, then returned to Vernonia. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1985; a son, Ken; a grand daughter, Chia Beighley; two brothers, Charles and Eugene. Survivors include her daughter and caregiver, Joyce Vaughn of Vernonia; two sons, Iven of Gresham and Walter of Portland; a step-son, Raymond of Garibaldi; a sister, Doris Long of Arizona; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren. Remembrances are suggested to the American Heart Association. Fir Lawn Mortuary in Hillsboro was in charge of arrangements. PATRICIA CAROL GOODMAN-AGEE Patricia Carol Goodman-Agee, 67, Milton Freewater, died November 5, 2004. Graveside services were held November 12 at Vernonia Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Goodman-Agee was born July 7, 1937, in Baker, Montana, to Rexford and Ruby Normand. She spent her early childhood in Hamilton, Montana, moving to Vernonia later. She graduat ed from Vernonia High School in 1955 and received an associate’s degree in accounting from Portland Community Need more room in your EUTHANASIA Your suffering I can no longer bear, my love, so frail and helpless, lying there, with unbearable pain etched in your eyes, and muffled sounds o f hidden cries. Reminiscing, I sit with your hand in mine, and remember years back, to a special time, when you were young, and pretry, and gay, and I, with black hair, not thinning and gray, stood at the altar in sweet wedded bliss, and death do us part, was scaled with a kiss. I hear you beg, in whispers faint and low, please, end my suffering and let me go, let me go where I’ll suffer no more, and I’ll wait for you, love, at heavens door. Holding you in my arms, cradled up tight, I raise the cup to your lips, so pale white, and ask G od’s forgiveness for what 1 do, but heaven knows how much I love you. My face is wet with fast flowing tears, remembering all our wonderful years, and as the life slips, from your weakened frame, I stroke your hair, and whisper your name. College. In 1955, she married Elmer (Ben) Goodman. They made their home in Prospect, then moved back to Vernonia in 1968. She ran for mayor several times, was a reporter for the town newspaper and volunteered for the local ambulance. They divorced in 1987. She married Homer (Jack) Agee in 1988. They made their home in Athena before moving to Milton-Freewater where she started her own business, AG Mountain Realty. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Rexford Jr., John, Paul, and Beryl; four sisters, Marie Goodman, Ada Evens, Glenda Hall, and Joann Normand. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Jim Goodman of Stansbury Park, Utah, Ben Goodman of Vernonia, and Chuck Goodman of Hillsboro; two daughters, Dawn Poetter and Pollianna Traylor, both of Vernonia; 17 grandchil dren; one great-grandchild. JOHN F. McLEOD John F. McLeod, 82, McMinnville, died October 26, 2004. A memorial service was held October 29 at Yamhill- Carlton Pioneer Cemetery. Mr. McLeod was born June 16, 1922, in Dilley, to Albert and Sylvia Parsons McLeod. He was raised in the Patton Valley west of Gaston. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. In 1947, he married Virginia Redner. He worked in the logging industry, was a partner in a portable saw mill, then was in land and timber investments. He also drove school bus in Yamhill- Carlton. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Survivors include his wife; four sons, J. “Franklin and David, bother of McMinnville, Wayne and Joseph, both of Yamhill; a brother, Bryan of Vernonia; two sisters, Lyla Gass of Clatskanie, and Wilma Sullivan of Yreka, Calif.; 11 grandchildren. Macy & Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville was in charge of arrange ments. FORREST RAY MOHME Forrest Ray Mohme, 74, Banks, died November 4, 2004. Memorial serv ices were held November 13 at True Hope Christian Fellowship Church, in W estside C remation & B urial S erviceinc Direct Cremation *575. Immediate Burial *775. Plus Cemetery Charges Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives ~ There are Options ~ 241 West Main St., Hillsboro 503-693-7965 Stop 24 Hr. Service Honoring all pre-planned funeral arrangements S erv in g C o lu m b ia & W a sh in g to n C o u n tie s Forest Grove, with Pastor Pat James officiating. Interment is at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Mr. Mohme was born July 13, 1930, in Bowerston, Ohio, to William C. and Grace L. Graham Mohme. He was raised in Bowerston and served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1949. In 1954, he married Audrey Snyder. They made their home in Cleveland, Ohio, and Jackson Center, Pennsylvania, before moving to Forest Grove in 1987. He worked as a truck driver for Brians Moving and Storage and for a sulfur company. He was preceded in death by a fos ter daughter, Florence Cardell; four brothers, and two sisters. Survivors include his wife; a son, Michael of Aloha; a daughter, May Lee Myers of Stoneboro, Pa.; a foster daughter, Antoinette Mingrome of Banks; and four grandchildren. Remembrances are suggested to True Hope Christian Fellowship Church Building Fund, 2506 18th Ave., Forest Grove, OR 97116. Donelson, Sewell and Mathews Mortuary of Hillsboro was in charge of arrangements. ENID RUTH PARROW Enid Ruth Parrow, 76, Vernonia, died November 6, 2004. A Celebration of life was held November 12 at the Vernonia Community Church. Disposition was by cremation. Mrs. Parrow was born July 2, 1928, in Pinewood, Minnesota, to Walter and Edna (Parker) Staehnke. In 1946, she married Arthur M. Parrow. They made their home in North Dakota, then Dubois, Idaho, moved to Dufur in 1951 and to Vernonia in 1968. She was very active in civic organiza tions, most recently as president of the Vernonia Pioneer Museum. She was instrumental in the designation of the museum as a national historic land mark, and played a major role in the publishing of Vernonia: A Pocket in the Woods. She was active in Vernonia Pride, helping to organize the Fourth of July parade and fireworks as well as beautification projects around Vernonia. She played a key role in the development of the Vernonia Walking Tour and accompanying guide booklet. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, David M.; two broth ers, Neil of Opp, Alabama, and William of Bellingham, Washington; and a sis ter, Betty Peterson of Bismarck, N. Dak. Survivors include two sons, Douglas M. of Salem, and Randall J. of Vernonia; three daughters, Darlene M. Parrow and Karen D. Parrow, both of Portland, and Melodie A. Eckland of Hillsboro; a brother, David of The Dalles; two sisters, Feme Anderson of Bristol, S. Dak., and Shirley Lee of Watford City, N. Dak.; seven grandchil dren; 10 great-grandchildren. Remembrances are suggested to the Vernonia Pioneer Museum, Vernonia Pride, or the Dufur Alumni Association. 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