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The INDEPENDENT, January 4, 2012
Obituary
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of Gladstone; one daughter,
Betsy Zavala of Forest Grove;
two sisters, Jeanette Hagen of
Mt. Vernon, Washington, and
Joanne Yost of Sun City, Ari-
zona; three grandchildren,
nieces and nephews.
Remembrances are sug-
gested to the American Associ-
ation for Cancer Research or to
the Oregon Humane Society.
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral
Home in Forest Grove was in
charge of arrangements.
JULIE ANNE KUNIS-SMITH
Julie “Pippi” Anne Kunis-
Smith, 50, North Plains, died
December 24, 2011. A memori-
al mass was held December 28
at St. Edward Catholic Church
in North Plains.
Mrs. Kunis-Smith was born
January 31, 1961, in Portland,
to John and Imogene (Ed-
wards) Kunis. She was raised
in North Plains. She graduated
from St. Mary’s Academy in
1979.
In 1992, she married Vernon
“Butch” Smith. They made their
home in North Plains. Though
first and foremost a mother,
she had worked as a cook at
the North Plains Senior Center
and, most recently, as a ma-
chinist for Riley Machine in
North Plains.
She enjoyed the outdoors,
hiking, camping, fishing (espe-
cially in the fall), singing in the
church choir and visiting the
beach, particularly Rockaway
Beach.
She was preceded in death
by her parents.
Survivors include her hus-
band; one son, John Cuyler of
Cornelius; two daughters, Mary
Jane Cuyler of Sydney, Aus-
tralia, and Rebecca Cuyler of
North Plains; three brothers,
Tony Kunis of Manning, Thom
Kunis of Portland, and Keeter
Kunis of Hillsboro; one sister,
Jonni Culligan of Portland; two
grandchildren, nieces and
nephews.
Remembrances are sug-
gested to a charity of choice.
Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral
Home was in charge of
arrangements.
VERA H. MATTILA
Vera H. Mattila, 91, Long-
view, Washington, died De-
cember 17, 2011. A funeral
service was held December 22
at Steele Chapel in Longview
with Pastor Don Wantland offi-
ciating. Interment was at
Longview Memorial Park.
Mrs. Mattila was born April
17, 1920, at Oak Point in
Cowlitz County, to Royal and
Lena Hunter. She graduated
from R.A. Long High School in
1937.
In 1952, she married Raino
“Ray” A. Mattila. They made
their home in Longview, in the
house Ray built for them. She
was a bookkeeper.
She enjoyed bowling, gar-
dening, knitting, playing crib-
bage, taking her grandchildren
to the beach and on nature
walks, fishing, camping, and
being a Cub Scout leader. She
will be remembered for her qui-
et nature and positive attitude.
She was preceded in death
by her husband.
Survivors include one son,
Marc Mattila of Longview; two
daughters, Pam Weller of Ver-
nonia, and Diane Tollefson of
Medford; six grandchildren,
and 10 great-grandchildren.
Remembrances are sug-
gested to Community Home
Health & Hospice in Longview.
LEVI CHRISTIAN MCKINNIS
Levi Christian McKinnis, 36,
Redland, died December 15,
2011. A memorial service will
be held January 7, at 5:00
p.m., at the Redland Grange.
Mr. McKinnis was born May
10, 1975, in Portland, to Arnold
and Lynne (Strubb) McKinnis.
He was raised in Redland and
attended Gladstone High
School. He worked as a logger.
He enjoyed working in the
woods alongside his father,
hunting, fishing, traveling,
camping, and gatherings with
friends.
He was preceded in death
by his mother.
Survivors include two chil-
dren, Lacy and Brandon of Mo-
lalla; a step-daughter, Tirzah of
Molalla; his father of Buxton;
one sister, Shannon McKinnis
of Forest Grove; aunts; uncles;
one niece; and one nephew.
Remembrances are sug-
gested to the Lymphoma Re-
search Foundation.
Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral
Home was in charge of
arrangements.
JAMES E. WILLIAMS, SR.
James Essel Williams Sr.,
94, Banks, died December 13,
2011. Services have been held.
Mr. Williams was born De-
cember 27, 1916, in Mountain
Grove, Mississippi, to John Mil-
ton and Anna Belle (Upshaw)
Williams. He was raised in
Mountain Grove.
In 1941, he married Opal L.
Andrews. He worked for Epler
Dairy Farms. After moving to
Oregon, he worked for the
Beaverton School District.
He was involved with the
Oregon Trail Wagon Train for
16 years. He enjoyed leather-
work, woodcraft, playing horse-
shoes, volleyball and softball.
Survivors include four sons,
James Jr., David, Samuel and
Daniel; a daughter, Donna S.
Hundley; three sisters, Della A.
Dooms, Jesse M. Miller, and
Faye Swibes; 15 grandchildren
and 25 great-grandchildren.
Remembrances are sug-
gested to Grace Fellowship in
Banks.
Skyline Memorial Gardens
Funeral Home in Portland was
in charge of arrangements.
CARD OF THANKS
We, the family of Scott Baska do not
have the words to express how grate-
ful we are to have such kind and loving
friends and family. We want to thank
everyone for their prayers and condo-
lences, we are thankful for all the
beautiful cards, flowers and wonderful
meals that we received. We are also
very thankful for all the financial gifts
that we received. We would like to give
special thanks to Pastor Cahill for the
wonderful service, the class of ‘94 for
the wonderful meal they put together
and to the ladies of the Community
Church for serving the meal. We would
also like to give special thanks to
Jaime Vealey and Ben Fifield for all
their hard work and dedication in put-
ting on the Memorial Golf Tournament.
Sincerely,
Gene, Terri, Greg, Kelly, Alexis,
Hannah, Myla and family
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