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The INDEPENDENT, December 5, 2012 Page 7 Obituary From page 3 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Remembrances are sug- gested to the American Lung Association Better Breathers Club, c/o Debi Corah, 9205 SW Barnes Rd., Portland, OR 97225. VIRGIL HOWARD LYNCH Virgil Howard Lynch Jr., 63, St. Helens, died November 25, 2012. A Celebration of Life service was held November 29, at Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia, with Elder Marvin J. Long, of the Council Creek Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Forest Grove, presid- Virgil Howard Lynch ing. Dedication of the grave followed with Full Military Hon- ors under the American Veter- ans Honor Guard at Vernonia Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Lynch was born Decem- ber 5, 1948, in Forest Grove, to Virgil H. Lynch Sr. and Effie L. (Butrum) Lynch. He grew up in Tillamook County. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1967, serving in his first tour of the Vietnam War, where he erned both the Air Medal and a Purple Heart for his service in the 114th Assault Helicopter Company, Second Platoon. He received his first honorable dis- charge from in 1969, but re-en- listed for a second tour of the war, as well as some time in Germany. In 1972 he received a second honorable discharge, but again re-enlisted, this time for non-combat duty in the Pre- sidio, San Francisco. His final honorable discharge was in 1975. He married Patricia J. Steele in 1973, in Vernonia, where they had met. They lived on the army base in San Francisco until his final Army discharge, when they returned to Oregon, eventually settling in Vernonia. They moved to St. Helens in 1998. He worked for the Stimson- Forestex plant in Forest Grove, then went to work for Georgia Pacific – Wauna Paper Mill, in Westport, until his death. He enjoyed woodworking and taught himself how to build cabinets, hutches, tables, lawn furniture, shelves and many other items. He enjoyed shar- ing home improvement and landscape projects with his wife. He also spent time read- ing, going to the gym, taking family trips, and checking out classic/hot rod vehicle shows. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Survivors include his wife, daughters, Christina Lynch of Newberg, and Sarah Lynch of Saint Helens; sisters, Nancy Jackson of Vancouver, Wash., Janet LeSollen of Saint Helens, nd Mary Jane Hackler of New- port; brother, Clayton Lynch; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his two furry daughters, “Maddie” and “Gab- bie”. Remembrances are sug- gested to one’s local Humane Society. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia was in charge of the arrangements. Service Directory W illiams M etal F ab Custom Fabrication, Welding & Repairs Including Aluminum & Stainless Steel Custom Garment Printing 711 Bridge St., Vernonia 503-429-8431 (At the cor ner of Bridge & Adams) 503-433-4ART (4278) On the web at www.kaptanskr aft.com 17819 Noakes Rd., Vernonia, Oregon F IVE S TAR E LECTRIC COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/RESIDENTIAL 5 03- 429 - 5 5 04 • • • • • • Excavating Septic Systems Site Prep Underground Utilities Driveways & Roads Trenching PO. Box 65 Vernonia CCB 166815 DEQ 38649 503-324-0948 /FIVESTARELECTRIC . ORG/CCB # 158231 Quality work at reasonable prices Call us today! 503-324-0948 Free Estimates Available Residential • Service Calls • Remodel Wiring • New Electrical • Lighting Install • Generator Service & Install Commercial & Industrial • Tenant Improvement’s • New Construction • Remodels • Dental & Medical Systems Service & repair Since 1989 Upgrade your baseboard heat with a Ductless Heat Pump system. Keep your home cool in the summer, and warm in the winter and save energy. Receive $1,000 cash rebate through WOEC. Call for a FREE proposal How Can We Make Your Day More Comfortable? 503-543-5599 Call 503-429-9410 to be here when someone needs to find you. CCB # 76978
