Shirley Ross Voreis

Ross Family Reunion Held at Mirabel Park


A detailed description of who attended the reunion, and where they currently lived at the time of publication. People including and after Irwin Dick Ross in the article are unknown and not yet in this database. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 0 0, 0

By Mrs. Vernon Doss
Staff Correspondent
Phone 2063

FORESTVILLE — Members of the Ross family of this area gathered at Mirabel Park for a weekend picnic in order to greet one of the older members of the family, Ed Ross, of San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. Ross have been visiting with his brother and wife, Mrs. and Mrs. H. E. Ross, on Van Keppel Rd., and the affair gave a large number of relatives an opportunity to see their uncle and brother.

Present were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voreis and son Ross of Lakeport, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Waage of Oakland and their daughter, Genevieve, and their 3 sons, Mrs. Ross De Gregory and daughters, Susie and Jacke, of Oakland, Mrs. Blanche Kimes and Calvin Kimes and his 3 sons, Gary Walter and Calvin Jr., all of Santa Rosa, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Owen and children, Rickey, Kathy and Craig, of Windsor, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kimes of Skagg Springs, Mrs. O. Matteoli and daughter, Jeanne, of Cloverdale, Mrs. Cornelius Van Keppel, Mrs. Clara Van Keppel, Robert Van Keppel, Lonnie Hughes, Mrs. Jessie Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wiebe and son, Nickie, Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt D. Bockes and daughter, Karyn.

Mary B. Ward and the H. E. Rosses of Forestville, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ross of San Diego, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Ross and grandson of Richmond, Ernest Ross of Courtland, Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Smith and Carol and Charles of Forestville, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and son of Sebastopol, Mrs. Sadie Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Walter and daughter Linda, of Angwin, Mrs. Amanda Ross and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Davis of Ross Station Rd., Mrs. F. P. Abshire of Geyserville, Irwin Dick Ross of Forestville, Mrs. Violet Looney of Sonoma and Mrs. Mamie Fish of Petaluma.

Local Pair Sail for Alaska


Shirley Ross Voreis and friend, Wilbur Hendricks leave a several year stay in Alaska.
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Shirley Vories (sic) and Wilbur Hendricks sailed last Wednesday from Seattle, Washington for Alaska where they plan to be gone indefinitely. The boys hope to get work in the gold mines. Wilbur is the son of Roy Hendricks and Shirley Vories (sic), the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vories (sic).

Scotts Valley


Local news announcing Shirley Ross Voreis' graduation from Clear Lake Union High. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 0 0, 0

Mr. and Mrs. Ole Woggie (sic) of Oakland came up Wednesday to the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voreis to attend the graduation of Mrs. Woggie's brother, Shirley of the C.L.U.H. on Thursday night.

Arch Hendricks Honored At Birthday Party


The Hendricks were friends of Arthur and Geneva Voreis, and their son was close friends with Shirley Ross Voreis. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 1 0, 0

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voreis of Scotts Valley were hosts at a cootie party honoring Arch Hendricks, on his birthday, at their home on Saturday night.

Cootie was played, after which refreshments were served, including a beautiful birthday cake made by Mrs. Hendricks. Red and blue crepe paper were used in decoration.

After the refreshments dancing was enjoyed by the following guests at the happy affair: Mr. and Mrs. Arch Hendricks, Mr. and Mrs. Olie (sic) Waage and children Genevive (sic), Norman and Edward, of Oakland; Mr. and Mrs. Anfin Haage (sic) and children, Janice and Avon; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Burger, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Hystad, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Patten, Mike Guinn, Jack Hendricks, Shirley and Richard Voreis. Fern Green was ill and unable to attend.

Third Child Born To Mr. and Mrs. Ole Waage


Edward Waage's birth announcement. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 10 0, 1942

Mr. and Mrs. Ole Waage, nee Iris Voreis, of Oakland are the proud parents of a baby boy born OCtober 27th. The little fellow weighed seven pound, fourteen ounces and was named Edward Vern. This is their third child and second boy.

Mrs. Arthur Voreis returned on Saturday following a two and a half week's visit in Oakland with her daughter and family.

Shirley Voreis is now employed by the Stanard (sic) Oil Co. at Richmond and brought his mother to Lakeport. Mrs. Anfin Hage and daughter, Janice, are spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Waage and family.

Richard Voreis Gets Big Forked Horn


From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 0 0, 1943

Richard Voreis, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voreis of Scotts Valley, killed a nice forked horn on the Arch Hendricks place Sunday. The deer dressed out at 140 pounds.

Voreis was at the Hendricks home waiting for Arch to go hunting with him when the deer appeared some 400 yards from the house.

By killing the deer, Richard obtained for himself a new gun promised him by his brother, Shirley, who is now in New Guinue (sic).

With Our Boys In Service


Notes from local boys in World War II to their friends and family at home. Copied from Ross Voreis' military photo album.
Date: 9 0, 1943

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hendricks, Sr., Received a letter recently from their son, Stanley, who is in a naval hospital on the east coast, where he has been confined since returning from the Port of Spain.

Jay McConnell wrote from Persia and stated he was well but in a hot climate.

Shirley Voreis, in the Hawaiian Islands, writes, "The Islands are beautiful but I will take California. I havent (sic) seen any Dorothy Lamores here but they do go barefooted and wear flowers in their hair. Most of the natives swim like a fish and run every time they see a soldier. Can't blame them. Haven't been able to use my deer hunting experience on the Japs yet but hope to before it's over, am halfway there."

Sgt. Voreis Saves Live Of Several Buddies on Luzon


A brief article program from a local newspaper describing an encounter Ross Voreis had with the Japanese during the World War II. Date of publication is estimated. Copied from Ross Voreis' military photo album.
Date: 0 0, 1944

WITH THE 33rd DIVISION ON LUZON: Sgt. Ross Voreis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voreis of Lakeport, was ver instrumental in saving the lives of several of his buddies from Company "F" of the 130th Infantry, oldest regiment in the 33rd Division, during an engagement with a large Japanese force in the northern part of Luzon.

Sgt. Voreis was a member of the two platoons that captured Japanese position in a high hill, and after starting to "dig in" for the night, an enemy force of about 200 men opened up on the men with mortars, machine guns and rifles. Under the heavy enemy fire power, the platoons were forced to withdraw, having had four men killed and several wounded. Ross along with two others brought up the rear as the rest of the unit moved down the hill to a safe position and the Japs were held from pressing on toward the Americans.

In the encounter he suffered slight wounds, but these did not keep him from firing every weapon that he could get his hands on. He used the dead and wounded men's guns to keep up a steady fire against the Nips, and his platoon leader said that without Ross, we would have had many more wounded or killed.

He joined the 130th at Camp Stoneman, Calif., and has been located in the Central Pacific area, New Guinea, Netherland East Indies and at present on Luzon. He has been awarded the Combat Indantryman's Bandge (sic) and soon will receive three campaign stars to be worn on his Asiatic Pacific ribbon. For the present cmapaign he will also receive the Philippine Liberation ribbon.

Receives Silver Star from Maj. Gen. Clarkson


Ross Voreis is awarded a Silver Star for gallantry in action in the World War II. Copied from Ross Voreis' military photo album.
Date: 0 0, 1944

WITH THE SIXTH ARMY IN JAPAN: Sergeant Shirley Voreis, son of Mrs. Geneva Voreis, Lakeport, received a Silver Star from Major General P. W. Clarkson, commanding general of the fighting 33rd Division, for gallantry in action against the Japanese on Northern Luzon while participating in the Philippine Liberation campaign. Sgt. Voreis is a member of the 130th Infantry, a senior regiment in this former Illinois National Guard Unit, which is a veteran of three Pacific campaigns and now a member of the occupation forces in Kobe, Japan.

Sgt. Shirley Voreis Wounded In Action; Gets Purple Heart


Ross Voreis, wounded by a Japanese sniper, was awarded the purple heart. Date is estimated. Copied from Ross Voreis' military photo album.
Date: 0 0, 1944

Mr. And Mrs. Arthur Voreis of Scotts Valley were notified their son, Ross Shirley Voreis now a Sergeant, was injured in battle on Luzon. A letter written by the chaplain's assistant of the division, was received by the parents telling of the injury and fortunately a letter arrived in the same mail from their son.

The letter from the son, written with his left hand, stated he had been shot by a Jap sniper while on patrol duty. The bullet went through the arm and hit one of Shirley's buddies in the right shoulder.

Shirley has been awarded the Purple Heart and is sending it home. He also stated in his letter it was nice to receive the award but is (sic) really didn't compensate him for the pain he suffered. He assured his parents he was getting along nicely.

Mr. and Mrs. Voreis, who recently purchased the J. R. Martin place in the valley, are grateful the wound was not more serious.

S|Sgt. Shirley Voreis Receives Discharge


Ross Voreis returns home to Lake County after being discharged. Copied from Ross Voreis' military photo album.
Date: 0 0, 1946

S|Sgt. Shirley Voreis, who was in the South Pacific area for two and a half years and saw action in the Philippines, is now back home, a civilian. The young man was discharged from the service at Camp Beale about three weeks ago.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voreis of Scotts Valley, met him in Oakland where they all were Thanksgiving guests of the Voreis' daughter, Mrs. Ole Waage, and family.

Voreis was in the service three years and holds the Purple Heart, other citations and campaign ribbons. He was also in Japan, from where he left for the United States.

Charles T. McCabe Takes Bride At Oakland Ceremony


From Geneva Ross Voreis' photo album.
Date: 9 0, 1946

Charles T. McCabe of Lakeport last Sunday night claimed as his bride lovely Miss Evelyn Waage of Oakland, in a formal wedding ceremony in St. Benedict's church, Oakland.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Waage, Sr., of Oakland. She has been a frequent visitor to Lakeport. The groom, who is a well known Lakeport contractor, is the son of Charles J. McCabe and the late Mrs. McCabe of Santa Rosa. For the young couple, the wedding climaxed a romance that began at last New Year's Eve dance atthe Scotts Valley Club House.

The couple took their vows before an altar decked with gladioli. The bride wore an ivory satin gown, over which she wore the traditional lace veil. She carried her favorite prayer book, and a bouquet of orchids.

Attending the bride as matron of honor was her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ole Waage, Jr., of Oakland, formerly Miss Iris Voreis of Scotts Valley. In addition to the matron of honor, the bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Nellie Muller and Mrs. Robert Cook, both of Oakland. The bride's attendants wore blue net gowns, coronets of carnations, and carried bouquets of stock and pink carnations. The bride's mother wore a blue lace formal, with a purple orchid corsage at her shoulder.

Attendants for the groom were Kenneth Waage, best man, from Oakland, and Charles Hall from Santa Rosa and Ole Waage, Jr., of Oakland, ushers.

Following the wedding ceremony, a wedding dinner was held at Hotel Lakehurst in Oakland. Soft cand-light illuminated a table that was beautifully decorated with gardenias and fern.

After the dinner, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents.

Out of town guests included Mrs. Arthur Voreis and Mr. Richard Voreis of Scotts Valley, Chas. J. McCabe, Mr. and Mrs. McLain, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hall of Santa Rosa, and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Voreis of San Pablo, formerly of Lakeport.

Upon their return from their honeymoon, the happy couple will make their home in Lakeport.

N. R. Waages Return From Honeymoon


Describing Norm, JoAnn, and great detail about JoAnn's wedding dress. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook, page 8.
Date: 9 27, 1959

Making their home in Alameda are Mr. and Mrs. Norman R. Waage, whose early September wedding took place in the Fruitvale Congregational Church with the Rev. R. C. Waddell conducting the afternoon service.

The bride is the former JoAnn Patricia Saulovich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Saulovich of Pearmain St.

Both young people are Castlemont High graduates, Norman subsequently attending California State Polytechnic College. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ole K. Waage, at whose Lowry Road home the wedding reception took place.

A floor length bouffant gown of silk organza, with an embroidered overskirt, was worn by the bride, with a tiara of lace and seed pearls holding her elbow length veil. Her bouquet was a cascade of stephanotis centered with a white orchid.

An aqua gown, bouffant and ballerina length, was worn by her maid of honor, Carol Smith, her cousin.

Best man was the bridegroom's brother, Edward Waage, and serving as ushers were Ross Voreiss (sic) of San Pablo and David Froines of Richmond.

For her daughter's wedding and reception Mrs. Saulovich donned a sheath dress of blue lace, while the mother of the bridegroom was in pink lace, also a sheath style.

Thelma Hill Bride of Ross Voreis in Autumn Wedding in Lakeport's St. John's Church


From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 11 0, 1971

Thelma Gavette Hill of Finley became the bride of S. Ross Voreis of Richmond on Saturday, October 30, at an afternoon ceremony held in St. John's Episcopal church with Rev. Edward Pollard of Sacramento officiating.

The bride was given in marriage by her son, Michael O. Hill, of Arcata. Her gown, which was fashioned by Mrs. Ed Neher and given as a wedding gift, was a floor length pink peau de soie with a sweetheart neckline and short set-in sleeves. The bodice was darted in back with princess seaming in front; the skirt was softly gathered at the waistline and dropped slightly in back into an inverted pleat and was bordered with white galloon. Her head piece of white flowers edged with seed pearls and attached to tulle matching the gown was also fashioned by Mrs. Neher. She carried a cascade of white roses and pink baby breath centered with an orchid.

Serving as her mother's maid of honor was Miss Glinette Hill of Columbia, Missouri. Her gown was of floor length pink cotton with white lace over skirt styled with a high neck, modified leg of mutton sleeves, and empire waistline. She carried a nosegay of miniature pink carnations.

The groom chose Wilbert Hendricks of Richmond as his best man. Ushers were Frank Soldano of Richmond and Rick Rosa of Chico. Soloist, Richard Compton, of Vallejo, sang "Hawaiian Wedding Song" and "One Heart-One Hand", accompanied by Mrs. Verna Wicks.

Miss Jenee' Gavette of Pinole, was in charge of the guest book.

The church was beautifully decorated with pink glads and white mums by Mrs. Paula Rosa, assisted by Mrs. Walt Weimer.

Following the ceremony, a champage (sic) reception was held at the Aurora Resort with teh bride's brother, Stanley Gavette, of Pinole, giving the toast to the newlyweds.

The beautiful four tiered cake, which was baked and decorated and given to the bride and groom as a gift by Mrs. Joe Wooldridge, was cut and served by the groom's daughters, Mrs. Joe Gibson of Willits and Mrs. Paul Gibson of Redwood Valley. Serving punch was Miss Vicky Morrison of Kelseyville. Assisting her at the hors d'oeuvre table was Mrs. Stanley Gavette of Pinole and Mrs. Hazel Bartlett of Auburn, sister of the bride. Champagne pourers were the groom's sons-in-law, Paul Gibson and Joe Gibson; Stanley Gavette, Norman Hill, and Mike Hill.

The colors of pink and white were carried out in the reception hall. Small driftwood table decorations were created by Mrs. Norman Hill, sister of the bride, assisted by Mrs. Richard Simmons. They also decorated the bride's table and the refreshment table, while the employees of the Aurora club completed the hall decor with ceiling streamers and pink entwined hearts with "Thelma and Ross" written on them.

The guests enjoyed dancing to the organ music of Mrs. Lee Hensley.

Mother of the bride (protem), Mrs. Norman Hill, was dressed in a floor length blue satin brocade three piece ensemble and wore an orchid corsage.

The bride and groom left their reception in a shower of pink scented rice for a northern honeymoon. They will make their home in Richmond where the groom is employed with Standard Oil Company.

Mildred Eva Hage 1920-2006



Date: 10 10, 2006

Mildred Eva Hage, 86, died October 7, 2006 at Hospice Care Center in Longview. She was born April 10, 1920 In Black River, Missouri to Arthur and Geneva (Ross) Voreis. The family moved to Lakeport, California in 1925. She married Anfin Hage January 20, 1940 in Reno, Nevada. They lived in Lakeport until moving to Longview in 1950.

Mildred went to work at R.A. Long High School in May of 1953 as a custodian. She worked there for 29 years until retiring in the spring of 1982. She saw two generations of her family graduate from R.A. Long High School while she was working there (her four children and two of her grandsons.) Mildred loved her family. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved sports, especially when her grandchildren and great grandchildren were playing. She was there for every game. Mildred also was a Portland Trail Blazer fan and she never missed a game if she could help it. Mildred loved working in her yard. She had many beautiful flowers and had a small garden every year.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband in 1977, a sister Iris Waage in 1975, and a brother Ross Voreis in 1988. Survivors include: One son, Leroy (Rose) Hage of Longview; three daughters Janice (Wally) Marthaller of Longview, Avon Luce of Salem, Oregon, Bonnie Hage of Portland, Oregon; a brother Richard Voreis of Kaysville, Utah; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral Service will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park with Richard Voreis officiating. Interment will be held at Longview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be to Community Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, Washington 98632. Arrangements by Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park and Crematory.