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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015 OBITUARY HAYNES—Ronald Eugene “Gene” Haynes, 87, formerly of Florence, departed this plan- et on March 4, 2015, in Newport, Ore., from complica- tions of age. Gene led an active and col- orful life. Born Nov. 20, 1927, to Robert Haynes and Frances Wright in Des Moines, Iowa, Gene was raised in Hollywood, Calif., by his mother (he never knew his father) and graduated from Hollywood High School in 1946. His main love of track and field started at HHS, where he held for his lifetime an award never to be surpassed — an undefeated high school record in track. His letter sweater can be found in the high school’s memorial room. Gene continued his track through a stint with San Jose State and the U.S. Navy. While in Hawaii with the Navy, he uplifted the track and field pro- gram. His final race for the Navy was in distance medley relay. Afterwards he had a short stint with Westinghouse, where he contributed to the design of the Tuliahoma, Tenn., wind project. In 1952, he joined Varian Associates of Palo Alto, Calif. (in those days you were not an “employee,” you were an “associate”), a career that last- ed until 1979. Also in 1952, he married Laura Hurlbutt and together they raised a family of four children: Deborah Luane, Laura Elizabeth (Beth) (Dana), Stephen Eugene (Meg) and Paul Ronald (Jonnie), all of whom survive their father/ father-in-law. While at Varian, he became an original member of the Radiation Division and con- tributed many significant advances in the field of linear accelerators, which are used in the treatment of cancer and non-destructive instrumenta- tion. Gene’s most significant contribution in this field was the development of brazed guide technology. He was instrumental in the initial design of the isocentric therapy unit (Clinac-6). Gene was extremely instrumental as a team member of many projects taken on by this Division. COURTS In 1982, Gene and his sec- ond wife Dorothy (Dottie) formed their own company, HRL Inc., which developed the RAD II therapy-attached simu- lator of Gene’s design. This verified that the oncologist was at the correct area for treat- ment. To date, more than 100 units are in active use through- out the world. His son, Stephen, has been in control of HRL since 1990. Gene’s final achievement to the field of cancer therapy was the initial concept of Intraop Medical Inc. as one of the original four founders. In 1978, he met and married his travel agent, Dottie and they were married for 34 years until Dottie’s death. Both retired from their jobs, bought a 33-foot sailboat and lived aboard and sailed for 10 years. Gene’s sailing included a single-handed race in 1980 to Hawaii, where Dottie met him and accompanied him on the return trip. He was honored to become the SSS’s Commodore for several years. Gene lived in Newport for two years “to be near the water” after he and Dottie had lived in the mountains of California and the islands of San Juan, Wash. He was active for a short period in the Viewfinders Club and for his entire Florence life was with the Florence Radio Con- trolled Aircraft Association, building and flying model air- planes. In addition to his four chil- dren, Gene is survived by eight grandchildren; 12 great-grand- children (of Oregon, Ohio and California); two step-daugh- ters; three step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchil- dren. Gene will also be remem- bered by scores of friends, business colleagues, the mem- bers of his Young People Mountaineering group, and his running group at Stanford U, the Angell Field Ancients. At his request, there will be no service. Gene wants to be cremated and his ashes scat- tered in San Francisco Bay along with those of his wife, Dottie, where their cherished home was located for many years prior to Florence. Burns’ Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Sneddons continue tradition at Rotary Auction When Blair and Bob Sneddon take to the stage at Rotary’s annual auction today, March 14, at 5 p.m. at Florence Events Center (FEC). There’s guaranteed to be a lot of clowning around. That’s because the whole thing started with “Stanley the Clown” more than 45 years ago. “It was in the Quonset hut that was the gym behind the old grade school,” Blair recalled. “Jess Young asked me to appear as ‘Stanley the Clown.’ There was an auction going on to raise money for Rotary and I thought it looked like fun.” And the rest, as they say, is history. And quite a history it is. Blair’s wife, Gerry, got in on the act and was joined by their son, Bob, 1989. According to their stories, the auction has been almost everywhere in Florence since and sold almost everything imaginable in the process. It started on the back of a flatbed truck in the lumber- yard parking lot, moved to a vacant drug store building, and then to a tent near the 7- 11. It was a tent that nearly blew away in a typical Oregon rainstorm during one year’s auction. It’s been in the old high school, and in the building that currently houses Habitat for Humanity. “It really used to be more like a garage sale,” Blair said. “We had everything from old tools and books to kids’ toys. The IGA used to donate books of Gold Bond stamps. We’ve auctioned off llamas, oysters and a side of beef.” In 1990, it moved to the Elks Lodge and began to trend toward a more elegant, gala- style event. There was one really down year, Blair recalled, when they decided to have a dance instead of an auction. The results were disap- pointing but the auction lived on. “We moved into the FEC as soon as it was finished,” Bob said, “and that was when things really took off. Nobody knows how to put on an auc- tion like Rotary, that’s for sure.” And the Sneddons are not just auctioneers — they some- times get in on the bidding while, but they always show back up again, somehow.” There probably won’t be any ballet dancing statues at the FEC tonight, but there will be exotic trips, power tools, elegant jewelry, one-of-a-kind paintings and lots of other excitement — all presented in the traditional Sneddon style. And all for the good cause of funding the college and career dreams of Florence area young people. Florence Municipal Court March 10 Alex Brady Railsback pleaded guilty to criminal trespass. He must pay $675 in fines and not contact or be in or about the premises or place of employment of the victim. Theresa Marie Williams pleaded no contest to assault and strangulation. She was sentenced to five days in Florence City Jail and must report to Options Counseling Services of Oregon, Inc. She must pay $425 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employment of the victim. Meet Florence City Manager Erin Reynolds The Florence community will have a chance to meet its newly appointed City Manager Erin Reynolds dur- ing a special “meet and greet” at the Florence Events Center on Tuesday, March 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. At that time, Reynolds will be available to answer ques- tions and meet community members during a casual gathering that is free and open to the pub- lic. “I am looking forward to the chance to meet the SIUSLAW NEWS people I FILE PHOTO will be Erin Reynolds serving and representing within the Flo- rence community,” said Reynolds. Celebration of Life Sherrill Warren 1929-2015 2pm March 21 Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw Get ‘er Done Bookkeeping & Secretarial Service Legal Forms • Deeds •Typing Payroll & all Reports • Tax Organizing Notary • Copying • Faxing A/R & A/P Services Checkbook Management Ellen VanCurler • 541-997-4187 705 9th Street, (Suite 102) • Florence in the 9th Street Professional Center 300 Exhibits. Experts. Ideas. Inspiration. Shop. COURTESY PHOTO ! g n i r Sp Blair Sneddon as Stanley the Clown themselves. Bob recalled a particularly attractive statue of ballet dancers that was offered one year, and he decided to buy it for his mom’s birth- day. 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