Arvid Emil Simonson

Arvid Emil Simonson was born on March 26, 1914 in Astoria, Oregon. He was the fourth in line of twelve children born to Emil & Maria (Oja) Simonson who emigrated from Finland. He grew up in the upper Young’s River area and attended school there. He graduated from Astoria High School in May of 1932.

He worked for Tidewater Timber Co. helping to build the C.R.P.A. shipyard in Astoria and later worked as a shipwright there. He also worked as a Pile-buck before going into the logging business.

In 1940, he married Alma Buskala in Rosburg. She preceded him in death in Aug. of 1990. The couple lived in Willamina, Ore. before moving to Rosburg. They were active in the Naselle Lutheran Church.

Survivors include daughters Faye Nokleby of Willamina, Ore .; Marlene Littlejohn of Willamina, Ore .; Lyn Leno of Roseburg, Ore .; Brother Hugo Simonson of Albuquerque, NM; Sisters Hilma Backman of Marinette, Wis .; Esther Lampi of Astoria, Ore., five granddaughters, three grandsons, and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Alma; six brothers; Toivo, Waino, Arnie, Henry, William and Fred Simonson, and two sisters, Hulda Jessen and Lempi Larson. Also a companion, Ailee Huhtala.

Visitation will be held September 24, 2010 from 2-7 p.m. at Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary, 1165 Franklin Ave., Astoria, Oregon 97103.

Graveside services will be held September 25, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Eden Valley Cemetery in Rosburg.

Memorial Services will be held September 25, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 12th and Exchange St., Astoria, Oregon

Memorial contributions may be made to Peace Lutheran Church in care of Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary at 1165 Franklin Ave., Astoria, OR 97103.