The INDEPENDENT, October 5, 2011 Page 21 Obituary SCOTT MICHAEL BASKA Scott Michael Baska, 35, Ver- nonia, died September 20, 2011. A celebration of life service was held September 24 at Vernonia Community Church with Pastor John J. Cahill, of the Pioneer Baptist Fellowship, officiating. Interment followed at Vernonia Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Baska was born Novem- ber 21, 1975, in Forest Grove, to Gene Grant and Teresa Darlene (Heath) Baska. He was raised in Vernonia, graduating from Ver- nonia High School in 1994. He was a brickmason and worked for J & S Masonry in Portland. He enjoyed golf and was a huge fan and supporter of the University of Oregon Ducks as well as the Miami Dolphins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Grant “Robbie” Baska. Survivors include his four chil- dren Kayla Gilman of Hillsboro, Alexis Baska, Hannah Baska and Myla Baska, all of Vernonia; his parents of Vernonia, two brothers, Greg of Camas, Wash- ington, and Kelly of Vernonia; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Remembrances are suggest- ed to the Scott Michael Baska Trust Fund, for his children, at the Vernonia branch of Wauna Federal Credit Union. NORMAN RODNEY BOND Norman Rodney Bond, 61, Scappoose, died September 23, 2011. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 22, at 1:00 p.m., at Calvary Lutheran Church, 937 NE Jackson School Rd., Hillsboro. A potluck recep- tion will follow. Mr. Bond was born August 19, 1950, in Salem, to Glen R. and Grace E. (Harden) Bond. The family moved to Nampa, Idaho. When he was three, the family moved to Timber before moving to Banks in 1961. He graduated from Banks High School in 1969. He was a heavy equipment operator, as he had always wanted to be. He worked for his father for Empire Light Rock, and later worked 34 years with John L. Jersey and Son. In 1970, he married Joyce Eckhardt. They made their home in Banks. In 1989, he married Bobbi J. Williams. They made their home in Banks, before moving, in 1992, first to Beaver- ton, then settling in Scappoose. He enjoyed watching Yankee and Ducks games with his fami- ly, golfing, playing cards, listen- ing to all types of music, and teasing people and knowing it would be reciprocated. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three siblings, Dorothy French, Clifford, and Glen. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Jason, Justin, and Jeff, all of Scappoose; one brother, Rodger of Banks; eight grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dorothy Cecil. Survivors include three chil- dren, Marty Berge and Trygve Berge, Fawn Cecil and Shantrell Cecil; his siblings, Janice Rauer, Daniel, and Cathy Cecil; 10 grandchildren, five great-grand- children, nieces, nephews and his dear friend, Peggy Cone. PHYLLIS “FYRNE” TAYLOR GORDON LEE CLINE Rita M. Vanderzanden FRANK D. CECIL Frank D. Cecil, 58, Vernonia, died September 27, 2011. A cel- ebration of life will be held on October 8, at 2:00 p.m., at Lee’s U-Catch. This will be a potluck and please bring your own bev- erage. Mr. Cecil was born June 28, 1953, to Allen Josephus and Lo- wise Irene Cecil. He was raised in Banks. He served in the U.S. Army before returning to Banks where he worked as a logger. He moved to Vernonia in the 1980s and owned and operated Cecil Logging for a time. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, a large extended fam- ily, and many friends. Remembrances are suggest- ed to Vernonia Cares Food Bank or a charity of choice. Gordon Lee Cline, 84, Forest Grove, died September 29, 2011. A celebration of life service was held October 4 at Forest Grove Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. 2440. Mr. Cline was born August 14, 1927, in Vernonia, to Merle and Ella (Burnham) Cline. He was raised in Vernonia and was a member of the 1945 and the 1947 Vernonia High School classes. He served in the U.S. Navy before returning to com- plete high school in 1947. In 1948, he married Mary Ann. They made their home in Vernonia, Portland, Port Orford, Washington, Vancouver, Wash., Seaside and Beaverton before moving to Forest Grove in 1991. He worked in the timber industry, retiring from Crown Zellerbach in 1986. He was an expert wood-work- er who enjoyed working with stained glass, and growing and sharing tomatoes. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Cline. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Carol Davis of Vernonia, and Susan Lorentzen of Cornelius; four grandchildren, Phyllis “Fyrne” Taylor, 97, Forest Grove, died September 20, 2011. Private burial rites were held at Mist Cemetery. At her request, there will be no services. Mrs. Taylor was born Febru- ary 20, 1914, in McCool Junc- tion, Nebraska, to William and Rebecca (Bailey) Grover. She was raised and educated in Neb. In 1950, she married Ray Monroe Taylor. They made their home in Natal before moving to Vernonia in 1933. In 2001, she moved to Hillsboro, then to For- est Grove in 2006. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, and was an avid rockhound. She had been a member of the Mist Helping Cir- cle and the Vernonia Senior Center. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald “Bud” Grover and Ross Grover; and her sister, Evelyn West. Survivors include her two daughters, Doris Buchholz, and Dayle Cox, both of Vernonia; four grandchildren, four great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. RITA M. VANDERZANDEN Rita Marie Vanderzanden, 92, Forest Grove, died September 15, 2011. A funeral mass was held, September 20, at St. An- thony Catholic Church in Forest Grove. Burial was at Mountain View Memorial Gardens in For- est Grove. Mrs. Vanderzanden was born August 7, 1919, in Greensville, to William and Cristine Vande- hey Cop. She attended school in Banks, graduating from Banks High School in 1938. In 1939, she married Paul Vanderzanden. They farmed un- til Paul was stricken with polio in 1950. She was then a caregiver at home until 1986. She was a great seamstress and enjoyed baking, with cook- ies being her favorite. She also enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband. 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