The INDEPENDENT, March 5, 2009
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Obituary
GLORIA CONGER ATCHLEY
Gloria Conger Atchley, 68, Vernon-
ia, died March 2, 2009. A funeral serv-
ice was held today at 11:00 a.m. at The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints in Vernonia. Interment followed
at Vernonia Memorial Pioneer Ceme-
tery.
Mrs. Atchley was born December
29, 1940, in Tremonton, Utah, to Arthur
Bule and Beth Crestine (Wankier) Con-
ger. She was raised in Utah. She at-
tended a business college in California
where she earned a bookkeeping cer-
tificate.
In 1972, she married W. Keith Atch-
ley. They made their home in Utah,
Washington, then Portland before mov-
ing to Vernonia in 1985. She owned
and operated Gloria’s Spar-Tree
Restaurant for about 19 years and was
camp cook for the Northwest Regional
Outdoor School for about 10 years.
Survivors include her husband; two
sons, George Espinoza of Portland,
and Paul Baumgardner of Caldwell,
Idaho; four daughters, Shauna Rau of
Vernonia, Dawn Williams of Vancouver,
Wash., Marie Espinoza of Washougal,
Wash., and Kammy Johnson of Rich-
mond, Utah; a brother, David Conger of
Smithfield, Utah; a sister, Vickie Lloyd
of Buena Vista, Colorado; 26 grandchil-
dren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces
and nephews.
Remembrances are suggested to
the American Diabetes Association.
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home
in Vernonia was in charge of arrange-
ments.
HAROLD LEONARD BERGERSON
Harold Leonard Bergerson, 93,
Seaside, died February 20, 2009. A
memorial service was held February 24
in Seaside. Private interment has taken
place in Vernonia Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Bergerson was born September
4, 1915, in Vernonia, to Charles and
Emma (Peterson) Bergerson. He was
raised in Vernonia. He served in the
U.S. Army during World War II.
In 1941, he married Louise French.
They made their home in Vernonia. He
was a logger and farmer. They moved
to Seaside in 2004.
He was preceded in death by his
wife.
Survivors include his son, Bill of
Gearhart; his daughter, Ann Carson;
three grandchildren; six great-grand-
children; nieces and nephews.
Remembrances are suggested to a
charity of choice.
Hughes-Ransom Cremation & Mor-
tuaries in Seaside was in charge of
arrangements.
RUBY ERNESTINE CLARK
Ruby Ernestine Clark, 88, Hillsboro,
died February 22, 2009. A celebration
of life will be held at the Rood Bridge
River House in Hillsboro on Sunday,
was in charge of arrangements.
FRED ROY FULMER III
and one great-great-grandchild.
Remembrances are suggested to
Visitation School Endowment Fund, or
Mr. Angel Seminary.
KELLY ANN PENDELL
Ruby Ernestine Clark
March 15, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A pri-
vate family service will be held at a lat-
er time at the Vernonia Cemetery.
Mrs. Clark was born February 28,
1920, in Burley, Idaho. Her maiden
name was Condit. She was raised in
Vernonia where she graduated from
Vernonia High School in 1938. She
continued her education in California
and Colorado before returning to Ver-
nonia.
In 1941, she married Kyle Clark.
She worked in the shipyards during
World War II. After the war, they made
their home in Hillsboro. She was an ed-
ucational assistant in the Hillsboro ele-
mentary district for many years.
Survivors include her husband; one
son, Dan Clark of Lake Oswego; two
daughters, Linda Gisel of Philomath
and Kim Jones of Beaverton; one
brother, Ralph Condit; one sister, Lillian
Buchanan; nine grandchildren; and
nine great-grandchildren.
Fir Lawn Mortuary in Hillsboro is in
charge of arrangements.
GLADYS MARIE DUPUIS
Gladys Marie DuPuis, 90, Birken-
feld, died February 18, 2009. A funeral
service was held February 28 in
Clatskanie, followed by interment at the
Fishhawk Cemetery.
Mrs. DuPuis was born May 6, 1918,
in Bay City, to William and Edith
Provost. She was raised in Bay City.
In 1944, she married Robert “Bob”
DuPuis. They made their home on a
farm near Birkenfeld. In 1959, they
moved to another farm in Birkenfeld.
She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by three
brothers, Everett, Earl and David
Provost.
Survivors include her husband; one
son, William “Bill” DuPuis of Boring;
one daughter, Cathy Moran of Rainier;
three grandchildren; two great-grand-
children; nieces and nephews.
Remembrances are suggested to
the Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Depart-
ment, or Community Home Health and
Hospice in Longview.
Groulx Family Mortuary in Rainier
Fred Roy Fulmer III, 61, Vernonia,
died February 19, 2009. A celebration
of life was held February 24 at the Ver-
nonia Golf Course with Mr. Pat Knight
officiating.
Mr. Fulmer was born July 5, 1947, in
Seattle, Washington, to Fred R. Fulmer,
Jr. and Eva (Ostrand) Fulmer. He was
raised in Seattle. He attended Seattle
University and later Clark College in
Vancouver, Wash. He managed the
Seaside Golf Course for 17 years, then
moved to Vernonia in 1986, where he
managed the family-owned Vernonia
Golf Course until his death.
Survivors include six children; Dawn
M. Fulmer of Tacoma, Wash., Tamara
L. Fulmer, Fred R. Fulmer, IV, Robert R.
Zavales, Nick W. Zavales, and Jon M.
Mulleda, all of Vernonia; a brother,
Wayne of Seaside; a sister, Vickie Wolf-
gram of Seaside; six grandchildren; his
companion, Yvonne M. Koslowsky of
Portland; his companion’s daughter,
Kristin Koslowsky of Portland; nieces
and nephews.
Remembrances are suggested to
the Fred R. Fulmer, III Scholarship
Fund for young golfers, c/o Wauna
Federal Credit Union, 622 Bridge St.,
Vernonia, OR 97064.
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home
in Vernonia was in charge of arrange-
ments.
TRESA “PAT” HERB
Tresa “Pat” Herb, 95, Forest Grove,
died February 16, 2009. Services have
been held.
Mrs. Herb was born January 14,
1914, in Banks, to Franz Godfried and
Magdelana (Von Hospenthal) Dober.
She was raised in the Cedar Canyon
area near Banks.
In 1936, she married John “Ferd”
Herb. They made their home in Forest
Grove before moving to their farm in
the Thatcher area of Forest Grove.
She was preceded in death by her
husband and 12 siblings.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis
of Forest Grove and David of Sam-
mamish, Washington; two daughters,
Sharon Knecht of Forest Grove and
Karen McKinley of Gales Creek; 13
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren;
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for Sunset Bowling Alley in Ballard,
Wash. He moved to Vernonia in 2005.
He was preceded in death by his
wife; a son, Douglas E.; six brothers;
and two sisters.
Survivors include his daughter,
Cindy Naillon of Vernonia; a brother,
Bob Rankin of Arizona; two grandsons;
and four great-grandchildren.
Remembrances are suggested to
the American Cancer Society.
Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives
of Hillsboro is in charge of arrange-
ments.
BERTHOLT STANLEY SEIFFERT
Bertholt “Bert” Stanley Seiffert, 81,
Banks, died February 24, 2009. Ser-
vices are pending. A complete obituary
will be printed when available.
Kelly Ann Pendell, 51, Portland,
died February 6, 2009. A celebration of
life will be held April 5, at 2:00 p.m. at
the Mist-Birkenfeld Fire Hall. Interment
was at Mist Cemetery.
Mrs. Pendell was born April 6, 1957,
to Don and Etta Epling. She was raised
in Portland. She graduated from
LaSalle High School in 1975.
In 1978, she married Mark Pendell.
They made their home in Portland. She
joined the U.S. Postal Service as a let-
ter carrier in 1985. In 2000, she was
elected vice president of the National
Association of Portland Letter Carriers
Branch 82.
Survivors include her husband; a
son, Keith Pendell of Rainier; a daugh-
ter, Dawn of St. Helens; a sister, Kristi
Lea Miller of Troutdale; and her parents
of Mist.
Remembrances are suggested to
the Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Depart-
ment, or the Mist Cemetery Fund, or
the Columbia County Animal Shelter, or
to a charity of choice.
GEORGE WALLACE RANKIN
George Wallace Rankin, 79, Ver-
nonia, died February 13, 2009. A cele-
bration of life will be held March 7, at
2:00 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints, Vernonia.
Mr. Rankin was born August 13,
1929, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, to
William Penn and Pansy Oleta
(Wenchell) Rankin. The family moved
to Los Angeles, California, when he
was 12 years old. He graduated from
Burbank High School in 1948.
In 1952, he married Juanita Ann
O’Conner. They made their home in the
Seattle, Washington, area from 1954 to
2005. He was a master carpenter who
built cabinets. After retiring, he worked
LOREN HENRY WATERS
Loren Henry Waters, 52, Forest
Grove, died February 22, 2009. A pri-
vate family service will be held with in-
terment at a later date.
Mr. Waters was born May 30, 1956,
in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Donald Glesty
and Shirley May (Anderson) Waters.
When he was young the family moved
to San Diego, California, where he was
raised.
In 1987, he met his companion, Ter-
ry L. Lowary. They made their home in
San Diego before moving to Seaside in
1996 and to Forest Grove in 2006. He
worked as an automotive mechanic.
Most recently, he worked for All Star
Dealer in Forest Grove.
Survivors include his companion;
three sons, Richard Lowary Waters of
Hillsboro, Steven Smith of Astoria, and
Loren Henry Waters, Jr. of Seaside;
three daughters, Evva Smith of Beaver-
ton, Annie Waters and Ashley Waters,
both of Forest Grove; his father of Ver-
nonia; two brothers, Sam of Vernonia
and Donny of Forest Grove; four sis-
ters, Susan VanKeuren of Gresham,
Shawna Smith of San Diego, Calif.,
Doris Forbes of Buffalo, New York, and
Hazel Uren; and one grandson.
Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives
in Hillsboro is in charge of arrange-
ments.
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