Vernon Edward “Vern” Meeuwsen, 78, a resident of the Verboort community, died Saturday evening, July 10, 2010 at the Tuality Community Hospital in Hillsboro.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Visitation Catholic Church; 4285 NW Visitation Rd. in Verboort.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Visitation Catholic Church in Verboort.

Rite of Christian Burial and Vault interment at Visitation Cemetery in Verboort will immediately follow the Funeral Mass.

Family and friends are invited to attend a reception following the cemetery rites to be held at the Visitation Parish Hall in Verboort.

Vern was born on November 5, 1931 in Roy, OR. He was one of nine children born to William A and Mary (Vanderzanden) Meeuwsen. He was raised on the family farm and received his early education at the St Francis Grade School in Roy, OR. Vern attended High School in Banks and was a graduate with the Class of 1949. Following High School, he served in the Oregon National Guard Reserve.

He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Evers on October 18, 1958 in Verboort, OR. Following their marriage, they built their present home in Forest Grove where they lived all of their married lives. Bobbie died on August 14, 2008.

Vern was a mechanic all of his life. He worked at the BJ Hermens Garage for 20 years then went to work for Consolidated Freightways for another 20 years, retiring in 1993.

He enjoyed wood and metal working, winemaking and building family heirlooms. He also enjoyed gardening, raising roses and feeding wild birds. When his children were young he would enjoy fishing and camping with them and was the “weekend” cook making pancakes every morning. Vern enjoyed old country classics. He enjoyed volunteering at Visitation, using his talents repairing and maintaining the parish buildings. Vern served as the sextant for the Visitation cemetery for 35 years.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Bobbie, a son, Mitchell, his parents, and five siblings; Maurice, Norbert, Ralph, Stanley and Lena.

Survivors include four children and their spouses; Robin and Patrick Shannon of DeSoto, TX, Paul and Marianne Meeuwsen of Kennewick, WA, Linda and Geoffrey Barnes of Kennewick, WA, William Meeuwsen of West Richland, WA, five grandchildren; Garrett, Erik, Allison, Jacob and Erin.; and three siblings; Harold and Lyle Meeuwsen and Clara Kindel.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Vernon’s name to Visitation Cemetery at 4285 NW Visitation Rd, Forest Grove, OR 97116.

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Jeannette G. Beachler (Meeuwsen), 89, a lifelong resident of Forest Grove died Friday morning January 19, 2018 at her home.

Jeannette was born in Roy Oregon Oct. 15, 1928. At a few months old she moved to Forest Grove and attended Forest Gove High School. She married Guy F. Beachler in 1971 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Forest Grove. Jeannette worked as the office manager for the City of Forest Grove for over 35 years.

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She is preceded in death by her parents, Walt and Theresa Meeuwsen, sister Eileen Vanderzanden, and brother Irvin Meeuwsen.

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Larry Anthony Meeuwsen, 79, a resident of the Forest Grove community passed away on October 30, 2019 at the Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland
Larry was born on March 18, 1940 in Forest grove, OR He was the youngest of six children born to Walter and Theresa (Herb) Meeuwsen. He was raised in Forest Grove and attended Forest Grove High School graduating with the Class of 1958. Larry then attended Junior College in Klamath Falls, OR
He met his future wife, Susan Duyck, while at a dance in Roy. They soon began dating and following a two year courtship they married on August 1, 1964 in Forest Grove. They had two children; Jill and BJ. They made their home in Forest Grove.
Larry had worked in the auto repair business all of his life as a painter. He had worked with George Knight in Cornelius, Doherty Ford in forest Grove, Forest grove Body Shop and Kramers. Once he retired he also worked as a repairman for VanDyke Appliances in Forest Grove.
He enjoyed the outdoors fishing, hunting and camping. He also enjoyed antique guns, collecting brass casings and shooting. He was an excellent BBQ cook, like to go golfing and visit his daughter in California. Susan and Larry also like to go dancing and travel.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Susan, his parents and three siblings; Janette Beachler, Irvin Meeuwsen and Eileen Vanderzanden
He is survived by his two children BJ Meeuwsen of Forest Grove, Jill Meeuwsen of Grass Valley CA, two siblings; Bearnice Kubitz and Carl Meeuwsen and a granddaughter; Molli Meeuwsen.

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Irvin Walter Meeuwsen, 79, a lifelong member of Western Washington County, died Saturday morning, November 12, 2011 in the arms of his wife at the family home following a heart attack.

Viewing and Visitation will be held Friday, November 18, 2011 from 9:30 am until the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:30 am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 3rd and Oak Street in Hillsboro. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am celebrated by Reverend Peter Arteagu. Family and Friends are invited to attend a luncheon reception at the Parish Hall immediately following the mass. A Graveside Service and Interment will be held at 2 pm at the Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Verboort, Oregon.

Irvin Walter Meeuwsen was born April 21, 1932 in Forest Grove, Oregon to Walter and Theresa Herb Meeuwsen. He was raised and educated in Forest Grove having graduated from Forest Grove High School in 1950. He was drafted into the US Army in 1952 where he served in the Korean Conflict. Following his return home, he went to work at the Forest Grove Chevy dealership.

Irvin was united in marriage to Diane Van Dyke on September 19, 1959 in Verboort, Oregon. They raised four children and celebrated fifty-two years of life together.

Irv loved working on cars. He attended ITT Technical Training so that he could work in the auto body repair business. Over the years he would work at Bruce Chevy Dealership in Hillsboro and then make a big change to the MacKenzie Ford Dealership on TV Highway. Irv finally decided to retire in 1992. Among his personal interests he enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and camping. They also went on a cruise to Alaska and spent one week every summer at the family cabin in Sunriver. He truly enjoyed the great outdoors. Crabbing and gardening were also favorites pastimes. He was a quiet man who usually got teased at the family functions about how he “talked too much”. He just smiled and went back to watching the football game.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Illene Vanderzanden, brother in law, Dick Quibitiz, and two sisters in law; Susie and Lois Meeuwsen. Survivors include his wife Diane of the family home, daughters; Pam and Mike Eweens of Cornelius, Shelley and Ken Felton of Hillsboro, two sons and daugheters in law, Thom and Carol Meeuwsen of Hillsboro and Walt and Natalie Meeuwsen of Beaverton. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Services are entrusted to Donelson~ Fir Lawn Memorial Center, Hillsboro. Please check back for more information and photo tributes.

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Petronella (Hermens) Evers. She was raised and received her early education in the Verboort community and later graduated from the Forest Grove High School Class of 1949. She was united in marriage to Vernon E. Meeuwsen on October 18, 1958 in the Visitation Catholic Church in Verboort. They celebrated their 49th Wedding Anniversary this past October. Following their marriage they built their present home on N.W. Kemper Road, where they have resided since. Barbara Jean worked in the offices of both Gray & Company and later Flavorland Foods in Forest Grove for several years, until she retired. She was a lifelong member of the Visitation Catholic Church in Verboort. Among her special interests she enjoyed sewing, quilting and playing cards. Barbara Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Mitchell Meeuwsen; and her four brothers, Ernie Evers, Robert Evers, Francis Evers and Willis Evers. Survivors include her husband, Vernon E. Meeuwsen, of the family home in Forest Grove, Oregon; her four children and their spouses, Robin and Patrick Shannon, of Dallas, Texas; Paul and Marianne Meeuwsen, of Kennewick, Washington; Linda and Geoffrey Barnes, of Kennewick, Washington; and William Meeuwsen, of West Richland, Washington; and her four sisters, Lucille Kempen, of Forest Grove, Oregon; Sister Anna Evers, S.S.M.O., of Beaverton, Oregon; Margaret Landauer, of Forest Grove, Oregon; and Janice Spath of Forest Grove, Oregon. Also surviving are her five grandchildren and a spouse, Erin and Ryan Hutton, Allison Conner, Jacob Meeuwsen, Garrett Barnes and Erik Barnes, and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the Visitation Cemetery, in her memory. Arrangements by Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home - Forest Grove To send condolences to the family visit www.fuitenrosehoyt.com

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Vera Jane VanDyke, 68, a resident of the Verboort community passed away on Monday morning, October 31, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Vera was born on December 17, 1947 in Hillsboro, OR. She was the youngest of twelve children born to Edward and Josephine (Vandomelen) Meeuwsen. She was raised on a small parcel of property in North Plains where the family raised a cow. She enjoyed helping take care and riding horses at a nearby neighbors house.
She met her future husband, Michael \"Mike\" VanDyke through a mutual friend and following a two year courtship, they were married on October 18, 1969 at St Edward Catholic Church in North Plains. Following their marriage they made their home in Verboort.
Vera was a loving and devoted mother to her five children; Doug, Jayson, Angie, Amy and Jeremy. She was a farmer’s wife and had tended the animals on the farm, especially the horses she loved. She was also a great cook, enjoyed reading, loved her flower gardens, and listening to music (especially The Beatles). Vera's family was central to all of her life and it dictated holidays, vacations and events. She loved having her children around her. She enjoyed visiting the casino's, the beach, going to garage sales with Mike, organizing the Pot Holder booth for the annual Verboort Sausage Dinner, and sold Avon as a hobby.
She is preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings.
She is survived by her loving husband, Mike, five children; Doug and Tiffany VanDyke of Verboort, Jayson and Tiffany VanDyke of Forest Grove, Angie VanDyke and her significant other, Jesse Fleming both of Cove Orchard, Amy VanDyke of Forest Grove, Jeremy and Marissa VanDyke of Forest Grove, three grandchildren; Morgan, Blake, and Riley, and a great granddaughter; Emma.
The family suggest donations in Vera's name to Visitation Catholic School

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