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The INDEPENDENT, June 18, 2009 Page 21 Lightning advice from NOAA: When thunder roars, stay indoors From page 18 many survivors must learn to live with very serious lifelong pain and neurological disabili- ties. If you hear thunder, don’t use a corded phone except in an emergency. Cordless phones and cell phones are safe to use. Keep away from electrical equipment and wiring. Water pipes conduct electricity. Don’t take a bath or shower or use other plumbing during a storm. There is no safe place out- side in a thunderstorm. Plan ahead to avoid this dangerous situation! If you’re outside and hear thunder, the only way to significantly reduce your risk of becoming a lightning casualty is to get inside a substantial building or hard-topped metal vehicle as fast as you can. In addition, you should avoid the following situations which could increase your risk of becoming a lightning casualty. Remember – there is no substitute for getting to a safe place. Avoid open areas. Don’t be rial potluck will be held Wednes- day, June 24, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Banks VFW Hall. Mr. Comstock was born May 28, 1926 in Frederick, Oklahoma, to William and Mary (Bennett) Com- stock. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received a Purple Heart. In 1951, he married Betty Nel- son. They made their home in Manning for over 40 years. He was a surgery technician at Tuality Hos- pital from 1968 to 1998 and at the County Hospital in Portland for 20 years before that. Survivors include his wife; a son, Randy of Washington; two daughters, Tammy Wood and Glenda Beale, both of Manning; several brothers and sisters; six grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. The family wishes to convey special thanks to Hospice North- west. Fir Lawn Mortuary in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. was in charge of arrangements. GABRIEL JOHN DARRAH MELISSA ANN LARDY Melissa Ann Lardy, 34, Buxton, died June 2, 2009. A celebration of life was held June 6, followed by interment at Buxton Cemetery. Ms. Lardy was born March 18, 1975, in Hillsboro, to Melvin Leopold and Joyce F. (Johnson) Lardy, Jr. She was raised in Sher- wood, graduating from Sherwood High School in 1993. She attended Portland Business College before serving in the U.S. Navy. She was preceded in death by her grandfather. Survivors include her son, Dante Ethan Lardy; her parents; a brother, Adam Lardy; a sister, Re- becca Farris; and her grandmoth- er, Dean Lardy, all of Buxton; nieces and nephews. Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt Funeral Home of Forest Grove was in charge of arrangements. the tallest object in the area. Stay away from isolated tall trees, towers or utility poles. Lightning tends to strike the taller objects in an area. Stay away from metal con- ductors such as wires or fences. Metal does not attract lightning, but lightning can trav- el long distances through it. If you are with a group of people, spread out. While this actually increases the chance that someone might get struck, it tends to prevent multiple ca- sualties, and increases the chances that someone could help if a person is struck. For more information go to NWS lightning links, forecasts, assessments: http://www.light- ningsafety.noaa.gov . Obituary KYLE EVERETT CLARK Kyle Everett Clark, 89, Hills- boro, died May 22, 2009. A cele- bration of life was held June 13. A private service will be held at Ver- nonia Memorial Cemetery at a lat- er date. Mr. Clark was born November 5, 1919, in Scio. He was raised in Vernonia and graduated from Ver- nonia High School. He served as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy. In 1941, he married Ruby Con- dit. They made their home in Hills- boro after his discharge from the Navy. Along with his father and brothers, he built and operated Weaver Clark and Sons Sawmill. He later became a realtor. He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors include a son, Dan of Lake Oswego; two daughters, Lin- da of Philomath, and Kim of Beaverton; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. VELBERT G. COMSTOCK Velbert G. Comstock, 83, Man- ning, died June 15, 2009. A memo- Gabriel John Darrah, 18, Aloha, died June 6, 2009. A memorial service was held June 13 at the LDS Church in Beaverton. Mr. Darrah was born April 15, 1991, in Portland, to Philip and Gene Darrah. Philip Darrah is a partner and the Pharmacist at Ver- nonia Pharmacy. Gabriel Darrah was a student. Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Sterling and Isaac; and a sister, Genevieve Darrah. Threadgill Memorial Services FRANK HARLAN ENYART Frank Harlan Enyart, 89, Ver- nonia, died June 2, 2009. A private family gathering was held June 10 at Vernonia Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Enyart was born June 23, 1919, in Yankton, to Frank and Susie (Fisher) Enyart. He was raised in Gresham, Sandy, Powers and Lebanon. He served in the U.S. Army. In 1951, he married Georgia Mills. They made their home in Vernonia. He bought a logging truck in 1959, sold his truck in 1970, then drove for E.T. Johnson of Birkenfeld, Dave Skidmore and Jim Vandollah until he retired in 1983. Survivors include his wife; a son, Timothy Frank Enyart of Ver- nonia; and a brother, Harry of Gold Beach. Tualatin Valley Funeral Alterna- tives of Hillsboro was in charge of arrangements. MYRTLE J. “JOANN” SAVAGE Myrtle J. “Joann” Savage, 86, Eugene, died June 12, 2009. Graveside services will be held Fri- day, June 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Ver- nonia Memorial Cemetery with her grandson, John L. Boies, officiat- ing. Interment will follow. Family Home in Vernonia is in charge of arrangements. Myrtle J. “Joann” Savage and friends are invited to a recep- tion after the cemetery rites at the Vernonia Scout Cabin. Mrs. Savage was born March 13, 1923, in Vernonia, to Agustov and Amanda (Peterson) Lindberg. She was raised and educated in Vernonia. In 1939, she married Mert “Leon” Savage. They made their home in Vernonia. She worked for OSU in Corvallis as a custodian from 1959 to 1978. In 2008, she moved to Eugene. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Donald Leon Savage; and by her twelve broth- ers and sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Dona Haskin of Eugene; six grand- children; eight great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are suggested to Vernonia Cares Food Bank, PO Box 126, Vernonia, OR 97064. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Direct Cremation 650 $ Direct Burial 850 $ Plus Cemetery Costs Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives ~ There are Options ~ www.tualatinvalleyfa.com 237 West Main St., Hillsboro 503-693-7965 JACQUELINE LOUISE ULICK Jacqueline Louise Ulick, 69, Vernonia, died June 4, 2009. A family gathering was held June 9. Mrs. Ulick was born October 18, 1939, in Sparta, Wisconsin, to Ryan William and Frederica Mary (Schiller) King. Because her father was a military man, the family moved many times. She graduated from La Crosse High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in 1957. She drove school bus for about 20 years in Wisconsin. In 1982, she married Arlen Ulick. They made their home in Wisconsin until moving to Gre- sham in 1989, then to Hillsboro in 1991. They moved to North Plains in 1996, before moving to Vernonia in 2004. She worked for SPM Plas- tics and for Master Brand Cabinets until 2007. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Glen A. DeMar, Jr. of Gallesville, Wisc., and David E. DeMar of St. Croix Falls, Wisc.; three daughters, Dawn M. Adami- etz of Oakdale, Minnesota, Tammi L. DeMar and Traci L. Winjum, both of La Crosse, Wisc.; a broth- er, Brian King of Rhode Island; a sister, Judith Wilfert of Tucson, Ari- zona; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Tualatin Valley Funeral Alterna- tives was in charge of arrange- ments.
