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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 3 A OBITUARIES (continued) Obits from 2A ANDERSEN —Anthony Christian Andersen, 71, passed away at home in Florence, surrounded by the love of his family on Feb. 2, 2017. Anthony “ T o n y ” Andersen Anthony would like to Andersen let you know that his work here is done. He received a call that they have been “looking for Fast Eddy for some time now,” which was not an easy task given his incogni- to nature, and it was an offer he could not refuse for an assign- ment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus: a reunion with “The Legion,” family and friends he has not seen for a long time and a new “mission” that takes him to a place where he will continue to live it up to his heart’s content and truly be free. Tony was born in Australia, where he and his mother, a World War II bride, left their beloved family and voyaged on the SS Monterey across the Pacific to reunite with his father, who served in the U.S. Army. Tony’s first passion in life was sparked when he was just three years old, when in snowy Kenosha, Wisc., he won first place for catching the biggest fish with his Uncle Edwin. From there they moved to the golden state of California, where Tony excelled academi- cally, dreamed of being a pro- fessional baseball player, and would sneak away to surf. As a young man he enlisted in the U.S. Army (1968) and was selected to attend Special Forces training, where he served a multitude of Special Forces Units — 6th, 5th, 8th, 3rd Bn 7th, 1st Bn 10th SFGA’s on SF Operational Detachment Alpha, and the most elite U.S. THE 2017 ROTARY AUCTION Saturday, March 11, 5 p.m. Florence Events Center http://thefl orencerotary.org/ T ICK ET S $ 65 Contact Craig Sanders for tickets: 541.999.1713 Call email: craig@hoaglandproperties.com Sponsored in part by: Three Rivers Casino Resort Oregon Pacifi c Bank KCST & KCFM Coast Radio Siuslaw News • Oley and Bobbi Nelson Kitchen Klutter • Arnie Roblan Maureen Hewlett, Del Phelps, and Christina Voogd of Berkshire Hathaway Rotary celebrates a world fi lled with possibility, raising funds for scholarships for Florence area youth and other community projects. Military Unit to serve in the Vietnam War, the SOG- RT Kansas. Anthony “Fast Eddie” Andersen was honorably dis- charged, receiving the Distinguished Service Cross, Two Bronze Stars, Two Purple Hearts, Army Commendation Medals, National Defense Service Metal, three Service Stars and many more. These honors were rarely discussed because, like most veterans, he never talked about it until later in life. Tony’s military story and valor came to the surface when he returned to Vietnam in 2012 on a solo pilgrimage to find the remains of Sgt. Bruce Berg POW/MlA, and to honor all of his fallen team mates, followed by a joint POW/MIA Command mission in 2014, back to that Vietnam jungle mountain top but excavating to no avail. After Vietnam, Tony and his family were stationed in Panama. He was assigned to the HALO team and role as the “Jumping Ambassador,” per- forming for dignitaries and Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) all over Central and South America. Upon leaving the service, he was engaged by Lockheed Aircraft in the top secret “Skunk Works Projects.” In civilian, life he followed many paths pursuing his insa- tiable sense for adventure from rural America, as a saloon and restaurant owner infamous for his Monday Night Football din- ners and the “lronman Animalthon” contest. Fluent in Spanish, he circled back into foreign lands as the director of marketing and sales for Consep, lnc., an innovator in environmentally friendly products for agriculture. Tony’s last years were spent on the Oregon coast, were he BIRTHS ENGLISH— Adaline Tristole English, a girl weigh- ing 6 lbs., 7 ozs., was born Dec. 14, 2016, at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, to Daniel and Ashley English of Florence. She is the grand- daughter of Patrick and Shari Lemhouse; and Donald English and Claudia Pearle. AMAYA—Malte Olivia Maya, a girl weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs., was born to Kimberley Dannielle Amaya and Juan Vicente Amaya of Florence on Feb. 9, 2017, at 9:22 a.m., at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center. met his soulmate, Carley, and has enjoyed the camaraderie of the Elks and his poker and fish- ing buddies. He quietly gave to his community as a member of the Elks Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Special Operations Association and The Disabled American Veterans. Tony embodied the motto: “De Oppresso Liber,” or “Free the Oppressed,” or to “Free from Oppression.” He is a hero who has finally received his welcome. Tony left detailed instruc- tions for us all to “celebrate life and your mission here” and his has now been completed. If you knew Tony, you would see him smile and say “low adherence to these instructions is unacceptable.” He is survived by his wife Carley; his daughters and sons- in-law: Susan and Marty Powarzynski, Michelle and Ron Clyborne, and Jamie and Tim Jablonski; his sisters and brother-in-law: Valerie Ward, and Lynn and Pete Rollo; three grandchildren: Justin Andersen, Andrew and Jenna Jablonski; two nephews and a daughter- in-law: Jason and Elizabeth Rollo, and Shaun Ward; his beloved “Relos” in Australia, Wisconsin and the heartfelt friendships he cherished along the way. All are welcome to join in his life celebration with full military honors by the Special Forces 5th Group and 1st Group, which will take place Sunday, Feb. 19, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Florence Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the following non- profits: The SOA Warrior Family Fund, Pete Buscetto, SOA Treasurer CCS Recon SOG 934 Ashton Oaks Circle Lakeland, Florida 33813 863-669-7602 www.soafoundation.net, or; The Elks Children’s Eye Clinic at OHSU, or; Elks Lodge No. 1858 1686 12th Street Florence, OR 97438 541-997-2610 www.florenceelks.com ROPER—Sylvia (Barnts) Roper of Junction City, former- ly of Mapleton, went to her eternal home on Feb. 6, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Feb. 8, 1930, in Sardis, Okla., to Tillman and I c y Sprouse. Sylvia Roper She had many talents in cooking, cro- chet, knitting, quilting, sewing and gardening. She loved her family along with her church family. Her faith was a big part of her life. She always had a smile on her face and a quick wit. On Dec. 19, 1959, she mar- ried Charles “Ed” Barnts. They were married 37 years before his passing in 1996. On Dec. 7, 2002, she married Dan Roper. They were married for 12 years before his passing in 2012. She is survived by her daughters: Cynthia and hus- band Bruce Vaughn of Junction City, and Kiwanda Dutra of Florence; her son Rod Barnts of Coos Bay; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brothers Kenneth Sprouse of Oregon and David Sprouse of Oklahoma; sisters June Sharp and Tyccoa McClain of Oklahoma; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Sylvia was preceded in death by her sisters Virginia and Lovadean; brother Roland; her son Michael; daughter Nadine; grandson Geoff; and great- grandson Andrez. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, begin- ning at 1 p.m., at Cross Road Assembly of God in Florence. A reception with food will follow. THOMSON —Emma Gardiner Thomson, 93, was born to Martha and Earl Gardiner when the family lived up Bear Creek near Ada, Ore. When Emma was 3 years old, her f a m i l y m o v e d n e a r e r Siltcoos Lake to what is still the family farm. She mar- Emma ried Donald Thomson Thomson in 1942 and they moved to Kodiak, Alaska, where both were employed at the Naval Air Station for four years before returning to Oregon. Emma was the Westlake Postmaster for 24 years, retir- ing in 1991. Survivors are her daughter, Lois Rodrigues; her son Don Thomson; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her brother, Jackie Gardiner. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years; and her sisters: June Smith and Maxine Winkleman Swartzlender. At her request, no services will be held. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Noon Forum hears from U.S. Chamber CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS THIS WEEK’S FEATURES: $9 | $8 Senior/Student/Military | $7.50 Matinees Before 3 | $7 Child | $6.50 Members FEBRUARY 17 - 23 FRI 17 1:10 PM 3:25 PM PG 120 MIN “Anyone who has ever loved or said goodbye to a 6:00 PM 8:35 PM pet will be able to relate to this heartfelt story, adapted by Cathryn Michon from a best-selling novel by W. Bruce Cameron.” St. Louis Post A DOG'S PURPOSE FIFTY SHADES DARKER R 115 MIN – The sexy sequel While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her. THE FOUNDER PG-13 115 MIN “It’s a great slice of Americana — a classic, red- white-and blue success story in more ways than one, with Keaton embodying everything admirable and not so admirable and despicable about Ray Kroc’s climb to the top of Hamburger Mountain. It’s some of Keaton’s finest work.” THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE PG 90 MIN – Bruce Wayne must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City, but also the responsibility of raising a boy he adopted. OSCAR SHORTS-ANIMATED 2017 NR 86 MIN – Fill out that Oscar ballot! 1:10 PM 3:40 PM 6:10 PM 8:40 PM SAT 18 SUN 19 MON 20 TUE 21 WED 22 THU 23 1:10 PM 3:25 PM 6:00 PM 8:35 PM 1:10 PM 3:25 PM 6:00 PM 8:35 PM 1:10 PM 3:25 PM 6:00 PM 8:35 PM 1:10 PM 3:25 PM 6:00 PM 8:35 PM 1:10 PM 12:30 PM 3:40 PM 3:40 PM 3:00 PM 6:10 PM 6:10 PM 5:30 PM 8:40 PM 8:40 PM 8:10 PM 1:10 PM 3:40 PM 6:10 PM 8:40 PM 1:10 PM 12:30 PM 3:40 PM 3:10 PM 6:15 PM 5:25 PM 8:50 PM 8:05 PM 1:10 PM 3:40 PM 6:10 PM 8:40 PM 1:00 PM 10:45 AM 12:40 PM 1:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 6:20 PM 3:00 PM 5:10 PM 6:20 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 1:00 PM 10:50 AM 3:45 PM 1:20 PM 6:05 PM 3:45 PM 8:25 PM 6:05 PM 8:25 PM 12:50 PM 3:05 PM 5:45 PM 8:00 PM 12:50 PM 3:45 PM 6:05 PM 8:25 PM 12:50 PM 3:45 PM 6:05 PM 8:25 PM 12:50 PM 3:45 PM 6:05 PM 8:25 PM 3:50 PM 11:00 AM 3:10 PM 8:50 PM 8:00 PM 7:40 PM 3:50 PM 8:50 PM 3:00 PM 3:50 PM 9:25 PM 1:10 PM 3:40 PM 6:10 PM 8:40 PM From left, Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Events Coordinator Nany Pearson, Executive Director Bettina Hannigan and Board President Jenna Bartlett (far right) welcome Anna Salick, second from right, from the Northwest Region of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, to the Florence Noon Forum on Feb. 9. Salick represents northwest chambers at the national level. She said that legislators frequently ask about their constituents’ thoughts on recent measures. “By keeping up the pres- sure and continually reminding legislators how their actions impact local business- es around the region, your voices are heard,” Salick said. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15 FEBRUARY 16 FEBRUARY 17 FEBRUARY 18 FEBRUARY 19 FEBRUARY 20 FEBRUARY 21 Showers Rain Rain Showers Rain Showers Showers 61°F 54°F 58°F 50°F 56°F 49°F 59°F 46°F 55°F 47°F 55°F 48°F 54°F 45°F 1:00 PM 6:20 PM 12:50 PM 3:45 PM 6:05 PM 8:25 PM 3:50 PM 8:50 PM RECEIVE $10 OFF your next visit when you get something shrink wrapped! THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL EVENTS: Films are regular prices | Performing Arts $19/$15 Member/$10 Student BOLSHOI BALLET: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY 11:00 AM Pricing begins at $10/ft . Bring this ad in or simply mention you saw it. 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