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The INDEPENDENT, August 16, 2007 Vernonia Police Dept. Vernonia Justice Court From page 19 Aug. 8 – Criminal Mischief to the “Vernonia Welcomes You” banner at Rose Ave. and River St. Aug. 9 – Dustin Westling, 20, Lebanon, arrested on a Linn County Failure to Appear Warrant. Aug. 11 – Jeffery Young, 51, Vernonia, arrested on Clackamas County PCS-Meth Warrant. July 31 - August 7, 2007 Traffic............................ 47 Dog violations............... 4 Marine...........................17 Fish & Game.................13 Did You Know… From page 18 Annual Vernonia Night Out will be on Tuesday, August 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at An- derson Park. We will have free BBQ, raffle prizes, emergency responder vehicles, K9 demos, self-defense demos, and much more. Come out with your friends, neighbors, and family to take a stand as a community against crime and violence. A mass was held August 8 at St. Fran- cis of Assisi Catholic Church in Roy. Mr. Criswell was born June 17, 1936, to Harold and Eileen Criswell. He was raised in Euclid, Ohio. After a year of college he joined the U.S. Navy. In 1958, he married Jan Adams. They moved to Banks in 1970, then to Arizona in 1999. He worked for GTE for 32 years, then for nine years he worked for Preformed Line Products. He was preceded in death by two siblings. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Joseph and James; five daughters, Lori Godfrey-Cross, Jana Olson, Paula Mc- Murry, Marcie Smith, and Erin Larsen; and 12 grandchildren. GLADYS M. JOHNSON Gladys M. Johnson, 91, Forest Grove, died July 26, 2007. A private graveside service has been held. Mrs. Johnson was born August 24, 1914, in Fort Yukon, Alaska. Her maid- en name was Petersen. She later lived in Vernonia, then moved to Forest Grove in 1964. She married Ulio So- zoff. He died in 1974. She later married Erwin Johnson. She retired from Gray and Company in Forest Grove. Survivors include her daughter, Jeanette M. Sozoff of Portland; eight grandchildren and several great-grand- children. Remembrances are suggested to St. Bedes Episcopal Church. DONNA JEAN GONNUSCIO Donna Jean Gonnuscio, 53, Cor- nelius, died August 6, 2007. A celebra- tion of life was held August 11 in North Plains. Mrs. Gonnuscio was born February 14, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to Albert and Dorothy (La Pointe) Gerke. When she was 13, the family moved to Man- ning. In 1971, she married William Van- dehey. They later divorced. She mar- ried Gordon Gonnuscio in 1983. They made their home in Banks until moving to Cornelius in 1985. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include a son, Leonard Gonnuscio of Cornelius; a daughter, Michelle Kind of Cornelius; two broth- ers, Richard Gerke of Downers Grove, Ill., and Kurt Gerke of Tennessee; two sisters, Sharon Pazdell of North Lake, Ill., and Diane Smiley of Hillsboro; 11 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to The American Cancer Society, Forest Grove Relay for Life, 19875 NW Metolius Drive, Portland OR 97229. Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. HAROLD ERNEST SEIFFERT Harold Ernest Seiffert, 91, Gaston, died August 3, 2007. A celebration of life was held August 8 at Forest Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment followed at Forest View Cemetery in Forest Grove. Mr. Seiffert was born June 28, 1916, in Gobel, to Aldoph and Ruby (Davis) Seiffert. He graduated from Newberg High School in 1936. In 1937, he married Jane Berger. She died in 1976. He married Helen Stream Rich in 1977. She died in 1995. In 1997, he married Ella C. Nitchman. They made their home in Cherry Grove. He worked on the family farm until 1937, when he worked for 17 years as a log truck driver for Alder Creek Lumber Company. He then worked in maintenance until retiring. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Rick of Scappoose, and Harold “Buz” of Hillsboro; a daughter, Donna Twigg of Gaston; two brothers, Waldo of Cottage Grove, and Ovid of Jewell; a sister, Naomi Alberding of Bend; six grandchil- dren; three step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great- Page 21 Watch for children on the roads!!! School starts Sept. 5 Obituary DONALD GEORGE BENEDICT Donald George Benedict, 75, Banks, died July 29, 2007. Graveside services were held August 9 at the Park Hill Cemetery in Vancouver, Washing- ton, with the Reverend C. Eugene Sabin, retired, officiating. Interment fol- lowed at the cemetery. Mr. Benedict was born December 8, 1931, in Portland, to John M. and Mar- ian (Bauer) Benedict. He was raised in Portland. He had made his home in Banks for the past 22 years. He worked as a laborer at City Liquidators in Port- land for many years before retiring in 1987. Survivors include a brother, John of Beavercreek; a sister, Dona Benedict of Estacada; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to the Tualatin Valley Workshop, 6615 SE Alexander, Hillsboro OR 97123. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements. MARTHA JANE “MARTI” BORTON Martha Jane Borton, 70, Cornelius, died July 29, 2007. A celebration of life was held August 4 at the Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove with the Reverend Michael Crossman of the Valley Full Gospel Church offici- ating. Interment followed at Valley Memorial Park in Hillsboro. Mrs. Borton was born December 27, 1936, in Bolivar, Missouri, to Rosa Lewis. When she was young, the fami- ly moved to Vernonia. She attended Vernonia High School. In1978, she married Ralph I. Bor- ton. They made their home in North Plains, Forest Grove, and Cornelius. She worked as a cook and bartender at the Twin Oaks tavern for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband; and her daughter, Saundra K. Wilson. Survivors include two brothers, Carl “Harry” Weaver of Gaston and John L. Horsley of Forest Grove; two sisters, Betty L. Crossman of Hillsboro and Mil- dred L. Ayers of Forest Grove; her step- father, Pastor Los Horsley of Cornelius; one granddaughter; three great-grand- children; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 0330 SW Curry St., Portland OR 97204. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements. JESSE GENE BROOKS Jesse Gene Brooks, 77, Banks, died July 31, 2007. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 25, at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Park in Banks. Mr. Brooks was born March 11, 1930, in Tillamook, to Raymond and Ilene (Masterson) Brooks. He was raised in Tillamook. He served in the U.S. Army. In 1975, he married Joan Van- derzanden. They made their home in Forest Grove for about six years before moving to Banks. He worked as a sheetrock installer. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Jesse of Milwaukie, Walt of Nevada, and Ted of Portland; a daugh- ter, Rosanna Terrill of Wilsonville; one stepson, Brian Richart of Portland; two stepdaughters, Shelly Richart of Banks, and Janet Christy of Astoria; four broth- ers, Raymond and Jerry, both of McMinnville, Howard of Canby, and Ronald of Stayton; three sisters, Shirley Andrews of Molalla, Bonnie Shipley and Zelma Botel, both of McMinnville; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements. VIOLET MAY “VIE” BROWN Violet May “Vie” Brown, 83, Banks, died July 29, 2007. Graveside services were held August 9 at the Park Hill Cemetery in Vancouver, Washington, with the Reverend C. Eugene Sabin, retired, officiating. Interment followed at the cemetery. Mrs. Brown was born November 15, 1923, in Portland, to Marion Oliver and Edith May (Young) Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was raised by her grandparents, Thomas and Rosalie Young. She was a descendant of the Meriwether Lewis family. When she was three, the family moved to Vancou- ver, Washington. She graduated from Franklin High School in Portland in 1942. In 1976, she married Billy T. Brown. They made their home in Banks. She worked as a bartender at various places, including The Dingheiser in Manning. She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Robert Martin Strand. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Kay Falconer of Corbett and Charles M. Muller of Beaverton; two daughters, Mary Lou “Penny” (Falconer) Lowe of Springville, Utah, and Collette May (Muller) Kramer of Portland; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; and three nephews. Remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 0330 SW Curry St., Portland OR 97204. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements. HAROLD J. CRISWELL Harold J. “Harry” Criswell, 70, Ari- zona City, Arizona, died June 13, 2007. Direct Cremation 475 $ Direct Burial 675 $ Plus Cemetery Costs Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives ~ There are Options ~ www.tualatinvalleyfa.com 237 West Main St., Hillsboro 503-693-7965 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans, 8725 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland OR 97220. Forest Grove Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. JAMES MATTHEWS WARNER James Matthews Warner, 51, Hills- boro, died August 7, 2007. A celebra- tion of life will be held August 19, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. Mr. Warner was born February 26, 1956, in Hillsboro, to Fred and Juana (Mungia) Warner. He was raised in Banks and graduated from Banks High School in 1974. In 1989, he married Edna Husca. They made their home in Hillsboro. He worked in maintenance, most recently at Merix Corp. until retiring due to ill- ness in 2007. Survivors include his wife; a son, Teheren of Hillsboro; a stepson, Jerry Austin of Hillsboro; a stepdaughter, An- gelia Austin of Gaston; his mother of Forest Grove; three brothers, Dave of Hillsboro, Rick of La Center, Washing- ton, and Fred of Blaine, Wash.; one sis- ter, Debbie Warner of Forest Grove; and two grandchildren. Remembrances are suggested to The American Cancer Society, 0330 SW Curry St., Portland OR 97201. Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. "A Trusted Name in Funeral Service" Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home Third Generation Family Owned & Operated Jeffrey Hoyt, Tina Rose-Reynolds, Gregory Hoyt, Christopher Hoyt, Ross Mathews, Jane Schneider, Dan Raney, Yvonne La Mont, Julieanna Finegan, Jose Lopez Attendant: Ray Pelster 2308 Pacific Av. Frst Grv....357-2161 741 Madison Av. Vern.........429-6611 E-mail: Fuitenrosehoyt@aol.com To sign the online guestbook or send a condolence to the family, go to: www.fuitenrosehoyt.com
