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8 Wednesday, March 16, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Obituaries Geoffrey Glenn Pepperling Florence “Shirley” Beck July 22, 1967 — February 29, 2016 February 21, 1930 — February 16, 2016 On the morning of Monday, February 29, 2016, after battling pancreatic can- cer for over a year, Geoff passed away due to compli- cations resulting from the disease. He was 48 years old. He was born on July 22, 1967 in Bend. He was the middle child of Gary Wayne Pepperling, Sr. and Diana Carrie Pepperling. Geoff grew up in Sisters and enjoyed the carefree childhood of small-town life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping in the woods with friends and family. He remained in Sisters where he could be close to family. He preferred a simple life without the complications of material things. He was a cook at The Gallery, where he took pride in his soups, gravies, and the pizzas he would make for his co-workers. He had a thirst for knowl- edge and was known to watch a lot of the History Channel or Discovery Channel, especially if it was a documentary on World War II. He was full of infor- mation and was the “go-to” guy if you had a trivia ques- tion. He enjoyed having heated debates with people, mostly about religion. On Decem- ber 6, 1994, his daughter Natasha Renee Pepperling was born. She was the light of his life and he strived to be a good father and to make sure she knew how much he loved her. Because he had chosen a simpler life, he was available to help family when needed. He had time to spend with his daughter, provide child- care for his nephews, be a traveling companion for his mother and help care for his father, who also had pancre- atic cancer. He enjoyed wildlife and road trips. Due to the gen- erosity and support of the community, he was able to go on a 10-day road trip to Yellowstone, Colorado, and Utah with his family while he was still strong. He was always amazed by — and grateful to — all the peo- ple who encouraged him through his battle. His father, Gary Wayne Pepperling, precedes him in death. Geoff is survived by his daughter, Natasha; his Low-Cost Dog & Cat Vaccination & Microchip Clinic Saturday, March 19 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Questions? Call 541-699-9149. Hosted by Sisters Feed & Supply and Sunshine Vet Services 102 E. Main Ave. | 541-549-4151 Motorized Window Coverings Only Somfy Certifi ed Dealer in Central Oregon Hunter Douglas motorization certifi ed 25 % OFF Exclusive Signature Series window treatments by Budget Blinds Window Trsatmsnts for all budgsts • Locally ownsd & opsratsd 541-788-8444 FREE CONSULTING www.BudgetBlinds.com CCB Licensed #197715 | Bonded | Insured | 30+ Years Experience Offsr valid through Budgst Blinds of Dsschutss County only. Offsr good through 3/31/16 and not valid with any othsr offsrs. mother, Diana; his brother, Gary Wayne Pepperling Jr.; Gary’s wife, Cathy Pepperling, and their chil- dren, Anna Michelle, Nicholas Michael and his wife, Kristen, Aubrey Jean and her children Delayne and Aria Gillan; his sis- ter Diedre Diane Jones and her children Michael Tyler Voorhies and Christopher Ramone Voorhies. A celebration of life and potluck dinner will be held on Saturday, April 2, at 4:30 p.m. at The Pines Clubhouse, 612 Brooks Camp Rd., Sisters. Shirley Beck, 85, died February 16 at her home in Sublimity. She was born in Swea City, Iowa, to Merle and Dorothy Robinson and lived in Minnesota as a child, graduating from Brookston High School as valedicto- rian. She married William “Bill” Beck on March 15, 1952, in Duluth, Minnesota. Shirley worked as an accounting clerk at an insurance company and at California State University, Northridge. Shirley was a very devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed sending cards for birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries with significant words or phrases underlined. She also enjoyed camp- ing, horses, dogs, and any- thing done with her fam- ily. She was a wonderful cook (especially banana nut bread), entertainer, and loved hosting her family and friends. Shirley and Bill moved to their beloved log home outside of Sisters in 1989 (heaven on earth) until moving to Sublimity in 2015. She is survived by her husband, William H. of Sublimity; children, Robin (Gary) Hedrick of Grants Pass and William J. Beck (Sharon) of Stayton; four grandchildren: Scott (Val) Hedrick of Klamath Falls, William C. Beck (Corinne) of Houston, Texas, Laura Murray of Keizer and Karen (Elliott) Ramos of Tualatin; great-grandchildren: Katelyn and Eli Hedrick, Julie Murray, and baby Beck due at the end of May. Shirley was preceded in death by three brothers. Private family services have been held. Not just a voice on the phone... We’re right here when you need us... INSURANCE OF SISTERS Serving Sisters for over 20 years CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY AUTO • HOME • HEALTH • LIFE • BUSINESS 541-549-3172 • 1-800-752-8540 • 704 W. Hood Ave. A member of Fullhart Insurance Agency, Inc.