Jeff was born, raised, and received his early education in Puyallup, Washington and completed his education in Beaverton, Oregon. During high school, Jeff worked as a nurse’s aide at Providence St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center in Portland. After high school, Jeff attended the University of Oregon where he majored in pre-med only to find his interests were leaning more towards the funeral industry.

 He apprenticed for Jim Springer at Pegg, Paxson and Springer Chapel in Beaverton. Following his apprenticeship, he attended the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1980, when he returned to Beaverton working for Jim Springer. After a few months, Jeff moved to Washington and went to work for longtime family friends, Pierce and Elinor Powers of Powers Funeral Homes in Puyallup, Sumner and Orting. 

 In 1983, he returned to Oregon when Jim Fuiten hired him to manage the Fuiten Mortuary in Beaverton. In June of 1984, Jeff went to work for Derrel and Deann Rose who had recently purchased Fuiten Mortuary Chapels in Forest Grove and Vernonia. He worked for the Rose’s for eight years until 1992, when Derrel’s health began failing and he purchased the two chapels. In 1996, the opportunity to purchase Forest Grove Memorial Chapel (formerly Prickett’s Mortuary of Forest Grove), became a reality, with the support of the Schneider Family and the community. The name of Fuiten Mortuary Chapels was changed to Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove and Vernonia in 1998. 

Jeff is a member of the Forest Grove United Church of Christ (Congregational), Hospice of Washington County Board, Vernonia Memorial Cemetery Beautification Committee, Forest Grove Senior Center Board, the Forest Grove Rotary Club, and the Forest Grove Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #2440. He has two sons, Chris who is currently serving his apprenticeship at the funeral home and Greg, who will complete the Mortuary Science Program at Mt. Hood Community College in June. The tradition continues.

Tina was born in Springfield, Oregon and at the age of four moved with her family to the Forest Grove community, where her father, Derrel Rose, took a job with Prickett’s Mortuary. She was raised in Forest Grove and graduated from Forest Grove High School in 1973. 

She married her high school sweetheart, Randy, in 1975 and they have made their home in Forest Grove since. Randy is a truck driver for Unified Grocers, where he has worked for the past 25 years. They have two girls, Melissa, who works as a nurse in Portland and recently blessed us with a son-in-law, Jason, and Kim who works in retail near Mt. Vernon, Washington

Over the years, Tina has worked for a neurologist as a billing clerk and medical transcriptionist; in medical records for the local hospital as well as a medical clinic in Forest Grove. In 1986, shortly after her father had purchased Fuiten’s Mortuary in Forest Grove and Vernonia, Tina began her career in the funeral industry. After a few years, she obtained her Funeral Service Practitioner’s License. Tina is the one behind the scenes, making sure everything runs smoothly. 

Tina and her husband, Randy, enjoy traveling, especially to warm climates. They have enjoyed many activities over the years, including scuba diving, which has taken them to beautiful locations throughout the world.

As Forest Grove has been her home for 46+ years, Tina is looking forward to serving the community for many years to come.

Gregory W. Hoyt was born in Hillsboro, Oregon and was raised in the Forest Grove community. Greg graduated from Forest Grove High School in 2004. He recently completed his apprenticeship program and is currently enrolled in the Mortuary Science Program at Mt. Hood Community College. 

He enjoys playing basketball, and spending time on the Oregon coast. Greg looks forward to serving his community in the near future. 

Jane A. Schneider, a long time Forest Grove funeral director, continues to serve the Forest Grove community with the staff of Forest Grove Memorial Chapel as well as Fuiten Rose & Hoyt Funeral Homes in Forest Grove and Vernonia.

Jane and her former husband, the late Robert E. “Bob”, first came to Forest Grove in 1964 to purchase what was known as Prickett’s Mortuary of Forest Grove, today known as Forest Grove Memorial Chapel. They owned and operated the Chapel for over thirty years. In 1996 they sold the chapel to Jeffrey and Debra Rose Hoyt.

The couple raised three sons, Robert E. “Bob”, Richard S. “Rick” and Randall C. “Randy” Schneider; and one daughter, Cynthia Jane “Cindy” Schneider Greenley. 

Jane was born in Alameda, California and raised in Sacramento, California moving later to Tracy California. She later returned to Sacramento, attending the American Legion School, Stanford Junior High School, California Junior High School and McClatchy High School, having been a graduate of the class of 1944. She then attending Junior College receiving her nurse’s training at St. Luke’s hospital in San Francisco, California, graduating as an R.N. in 1948.

In July of 1948, she and her roommate moved to Grants Pass, Oregon, where Jane worked as a labor and delivery nurse at the Grants Pass Hospital and later Mercy Hospital in Sacramento, California. 

Jane has been active in various local community organizations including the Order of the Eastern Star, Forest Chapter #42 and Home Star Chapter #187, having served as Worthy Matron, 2001-2002. She is also a member of the Oak Park Rebekahs #381 in Sacramento, California for over 50 years. Jane has also served as Mother Advisor for the Rainbow Girls, Forest Assembly #34 in Forest Grove and a member of the State Executive Committee for the Oregon Rainbow Girls.

In her free time, Jane enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also likes shopping, traveling, playing cards and caring for her dog, “Kahlua”.

Jane is always glad to see old friends and meet new ones. Give her a call at the office or feel free to stop by and visit.

Ross Mathews, a long time Hillsboro funeral director, continues to serve the Hillsboro community with the staff of Fuiten Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia and Forest Grove and Forest Grove Memorial Chapel. Ross and his wife, Anita, first came to Hillsboro in 1967 as partners in two of the local funeral homes. Later, he became the sole owner of Donelson, Sewell & Mathews Mortuary, Fuiten Mortuary and Valley Memorial Park, which he sold in 1988.

The couple raised three daughters, Marixa Mathews, Marcella Ungar and Marleta Stansberry.

Ross has been active in active in various local community organizations including the Hillsboro Optimist Club, Hillsboro Rotary Club, Hillsboro Odd Fellows Club, Hillsboro Masonic Lodge, Hillsboro Elks Lodge and the Knights of Pythias Lodge. He served as Noble Grand of the Hillsboro 100F #54 of Hillsboro.

He first joined the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce in 1967 and had been affiliated with the chamber serving on many committees including the board of directors and the Ambassadors from that time.

He served the schools as president of the Hil Hi Spartan Parents Club in 1986-87. He was named by the student body as Honorary Spartan in 1987

He was a member of the Tuality Medical Foundation Board of Directors for twenty years.

Currently and for the past 13 years he has served Hillsboro Planning Commission appointed to that office by Mayor Shirley Huffman.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners appointed him to Washington County Department of Disability, Aging and Veterans Services Advisory Council. Her served as chair of the council.

He joined the Optimist International in 1961 and has held all local and district offices of the Pacific Northwest district. In addition he served at the International level on several committees and was Vice President of Optimist International in 1978.

In 2005 the Pacific Northwest District of Optimist International presented Ross Mathews with the Roy Proctor Lifetime Achievement Award of Optimist International. This district includes Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Idaho and Oregon

In 2005 he was also honored by the Hillsboro Kiwanis Club when they presented to him the first Annual “Dale Scheller Community Service Award”. 

In addition to local involvement with his profession, Ross served nationally as a board member and president of the Oregon Funeral Directors Association in 1978. He was named the outstanding State Director of the Golden Rule of Funeral Service in 1983. He was also named National Funeral Director of the Year by the Cincinnati Insurance Company in 1985.

He developed a woodworking hobby that includes the crafting of unique birdhouses and bird feeders. His work has been shown at various shows in the Northwest, Texas and New York.

Ross is always glad to visit old friends and meet new. Give him a call at the office, he would love to visit you.

Yvonne La Mont, Family Service Counselor, serves families with Fuiten Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove and Vernonia and Forest Grove Memorial Chapel.

Yvonne and her four brothers grew up in Houston, Texas, where she was the head of a commercial remodeling company for several years. Her career change was brought about by the death of her father in 1989 and first-hand realization of the emotional challenges one is faced with upon the death of a family member.

It was 16 years ago that Yvonne first started her work as a family service counselor. At that time she was employed by the Earthman Funeral Home on Houston, Texas. Over the years she took extensive training in the field and was soon recognized as a leader in the field and was asked to be a guest speaker at several conventions and schools to provide training classes on aftercare procedures.

The needs of each family differ, therefore the duties of a family counselor will change from family to family. Her first responsibility is to be certain that each family served by the funeral home is aware of all of the services offered by the funeral home. As needed, she is able to provide a wealth of information from the library of printed materials she freely provides to each family. This may include information on various benefits programs such as veterans and social security to the more complex subject of getting started with life after a loss. Her goal is to remain in contact with each family as long as needed.

While Yvonne has started several support groups, she is especially proud of one new program she helps coordinate for two local widows who had the desire to start a support group. It is called “Keep on Trucking” This is a no host breakfast held on the second Tuesday of each month at Elmer’s in Hillsboro at 9:30am. The breakfast is attended by widows and widowers of our local area. Yvonne states that “She is constantly amazed at the amount of strength people receive by being able to share and exchange thoughts with others.” Any widow or widower is welcome.

She is also skilled in the area of pre-planning. Yvonne can help you pre-plan the type of service you desire, be it a traditional funeral to any alternative type of disposition. She is also able to assist families in pre-funding services, which allows the family to secure the cost at today’s prices, thereby eliminating the worry about inflation.

Yvonne and her husband, Roy, live on a floating home on the Multnomah Channel of the Columbia River. Roy is employed by a Metro Area Cemetery where he has been the Grounds Superintendent for 19 years. Their favorite entertainment is spending time with their five grandchildren and sailing their 27’ Cascade sail boat.

Feel free to stop by and welcome her!

Dan was born and raised in Canby and Milwaukie area and graduated from Milwaukie High School in 1965. His twin sister, Danette, lives in Ft. Worth, Texas and is a stewardess for American Airlines. Dan served over six years in the U.S. Army as a Laboratory and Pathology Technician. His duties included the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, the 5th General Hospital in Stuttgart, Germany and the 45th Surgical Hospital, M.A.S.H. unit in Vietnam in 1967 - 68. His last year was spent opening the chemistry department of the laboratory in Monterey, California when a new hospital was opened at the Monterey Army base.

After his discharge he went to work for Boeing in Gresham until starting his Apprenticeship at Donelson, Sewell and Mathews Mortuary in Hillsboro in 1972. He worked for Ross Mathews while going to Mortuary Science School in Gresham. Upon getting his license in 1976 he continued to work at Donelson, Sewell and Mathews until 1983 when he went to work at Peake’s Funeral Home in Milwaukie before going to Seattle where he managed Parker’s Funeral Home in Burien, Washington. In 1989 he returned to Donelson, Sewell & Mathews. He has worked at several funeral homes in Washington County including Pegg, Paxson & Springer Funeral Chapel in Beaverton, Young’s Funeral Home in Tigard and at Bateman, Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham before joining Fuiten, Rose and Hoyt  in September of 2005.

Dan and his wife, Cynthia, have five sons between them. Cindy works as a registered nurse at Dr. Kelly’s office in Hillsboro. She has worked for Dr. Kelly for fourteen years and also assists Dan at the funeral home. They enjoy traveling the Oregon coast, hiking, cooking, gardening and just spending their off time together.

Dan has served two terms as Club President of the Hillsboro Kiwanis Club and as District Lt. Governor in 1993 -94. He also served on the board of Washington County Hospice and he and his wife are members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hillsboro and enjoy singing in the choir.

Dan is glad to be back in the Hillsboro, Forest Grove area and looks forward to renewing some old friendships and long time acquaintances. It’s a real pleasure seeing and serving people that I’ve known of for many years but haven’t seen for a long time. For me, working with Ross Mathews has been an unexpected pleasure since I started with him thirty three years ago. 

Jose Lopez joins the Staff of Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove and Vernonia and Forest Grove Memorial Chapel. Jose was born in Mexico City and at the age of eight years old moved with his family to the United States, settling in the Cornelius community. He was raised and received his education in Cornelius, having attended Cornelius Elementary School, Neil Armstrong Middle School and Forest Grove High, being a graduate of the Class of 1999.

He married the former Dulce Guevara in March of 2003 and made their home in Portland, where they managed apartment houses. More recently they have relocated to the Aloha community, where they reside. They welcomed their daughter Denise Andrea Lopez on November 12, 2003. On August 19, 2005 they welcomed a 2nd daughter, Cassandra Anahi Lopez. She came to this world for a short time, until November 18, 2005 when she died. After experiencing their loss and being served in a caring and respectful manner, he decided he could help others at their time of need. Jose Dulce and another daughter, Vanessa, in April, 2007.

Jose is looking forward to serving the local community in which he grew up in and looks forward to renewing old friendships and longtime acquaintances. Give him a call of feel free to stop by and visit

Chris was born in Puyallup, Washington and moved to Oregon at an early age.  He was raised and received his education in Forest Grove, Oregon.  Chris graduated from Forest Grove High School in 1999.  He then went on to play basketball in college.  Chris attended and played basketball at numerous schools, finally ending at Western Oregon University. 

Chris went on to pursue his dream of playing professional basketball until he had a back injury in 2006.  After basketball, he returned to Forest Grove to work in the family business and carry on the tradition.  Currently, Chris is serving his apprenticeship at the funeral home.

In his spare time, Chris enjoys coaching basketball, playing golf, watersports, and spending time with friends and family. 

Stop by and say hello.