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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015 OBITUARIES and flies. He was well-known up the north fork for his daily trips to feed “his fish” with his dog Hercules in his black Jaguar auto. Nielson married the former Marilyn Minden in 1953; they divorced in 1974. In 1978, he married Aletha Vibbert, a union that lasted until his death. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Don Nielson and Mary Lou (Nielson) Geil; and daughter Beth (Nielson) Pfefferkuch. Nielson is survived by his wife, Aletha; his children: Scott Nielson of Vancouver, Wash., Jeff Nielson of Corvallis, Barb (Nielson) Duggins of Bend, Tessa (Nielson) Mabe of Toledo, Jack Utterback of LaPine, Glen Utterback of Florence, and Pam St. Clair of Eugene ; 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Burns Funeral Home of Florence is in charge of arrangements. LAWRENCE—C. Robert (Bob) Lawrence, 84, formerly of Florence, passed away Sept. 30, 2014, at his daughter’s home in Virginia. Bob was born in Sharon, Ohio, on Dec. 8. 1931, to Nellie L. Archibald. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He met and married Ardis Byerley while stationed at a Navy base in Alameda, Calif. They were married for 52 years when she died March 22, 2007. After retiring, Bob and Ardis spent four to five years RVing until they settled in Florence. He become interested in the local Elks Lodge and went on POLICE LOG Florence Police Dec. 29 Fight reported in the 1000 block of Highway 101. Sex abuse reported in the 1900 block of 37th Street. Burglary reported in the 2100 block of Highway 101. Non-injury accident report- ed on Highway 101 at milepost 210. Theft from vehicle reported in the 3900 block of Spruce Street. Non-injury accident report- ed at 20th and Pine streets. Burglary reported in the 500 block of Ivy Street. Criminal mischief reported in the 1200 block of Rhododendron Drive. Assault reported in the 5400 block of Highway 101. Assault reported in the 1500 block of 12th Street. Hit-and-run accident report- ed on Bay Street. Shots fired reported in the 87000 block of Highway 101. Dec. 30 Theft reported in the 2000 block of Pine Street. Burglary reported in the 1200 block of Highway 101. Harassment reported in the 100 block of 11th Street. Accident, injury unknown, reported at Highway 101 and Loftus. Illegal camping reported in the 2200 block of 17th Street. Odor reported in the 1300 block of 10th Street. Fraud reported to the Justice Center. Prowler reported in the 1900 block of 32nd Street. Theft reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. Intoxicated subject reported in the 1300 block of Bay Street. Dec. 31 Alarm reported in the 1600 block of Highway 101. Non-injury accident report- ed; no details. Assault reported in the 700 block of Highway 101. Alarm reported in the 800 block of N. Marsh. Child neglect reported in the 1700 block of 36th Street. Intoxicated subject reported in the 700 block of Highway 101. Alarm reported in the 2000 block of Highway 101. Jan. 1 Alarm reported in the 2700 block of Highway 101. Alarm reported in the 1200 block of Bay Street. Alarm reported at the Event Center. Non-injury accident report- ed at Highway 101 and 30th Street. Jan. 2 Intoxicated subject reported at Beachcomber’s. Alarm reported in the 1200 block of Bay Street. Shots fired reported on Highway 126, milepost 20. Alarm reported in the 1200 block of Laurel Street. Theft of services reported in the 900 block of Highway 101. Jan. 3 Alarm reported in the 1200 block of Bay Street. Disorderly subject reported in the 10000 block of Cedar A quiet word about your hearing. We’re very good listeners. Brad Smith, Au.D. Sandi Ybarra, Au.D. Gail Leslie, Au.D. Doctors of Audiology FLORENCE: 541-997-7617 1525 12th Street, Suite 2 EUGENE: 541-686-3505 401 East 10th Avenue, Suite 110 www.hearingassociates.net Hearing is believing to become Exalted Ruler from 2005-06. In 2007, he moved to the Arizona desert until his ill- ness made it necessary to go back to Virginia to be with fam- ily. Marc D. Lawrence, Bob and Ardis’ only son, died Aug. 14, 1994. Bob is survived by his daughter, Sandra Hamill; three granddaughters: Maggie R. Kennel, Lindsay R. Rulad and Roxanne Richards, M.D.; five great-grandchildren: Grace E. Kennel, Thomas J. Kennel, Phillip R. Kennel, Jackson Ruland and Connor Ruland. City Lights Cinemas 1930 Hwy 101, Florence www.citylightscinemas.com 541-305-0014 The following films and showtimes Are for Friday, January 9, 2015 - Thursday, January 15, 2015 Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb - 97 min (PG) Daily Except Sun: 3:40 PM Sun: 4:00 PM Of Mice and Men - 180 min Sat: 12:00 PM NOW PLAYING january 9 - 15 Creek Road. Child abuse reported in the 1900 block of 32nd Street. Animal abuse reported at the old Rite Aid. Fire alarm reported in the 5700 block of Nicholson Road. Jan. 4 Alarm reported in the 900 block of Lillie Circle Drive. Trespass reported in the 1500 block of 10th Street. Theft reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. Theft reported in the 2100 block of 24th Street. He is missed and remem- bered fondly by his Oregon family. A celebration of life will be held at the Florence Elks Lodge on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. TAKEN 3 Rated PG-13, 109m - Opening FridaY! “Scores over its predecessor on almost every level: the stakes are higher.” Time Out THE BABADOOK Not Rated, 123m - Opening FridaY! “Expertly builds tension through dysfunctional family drama to all-out boogeyman terror.” WILD Rated R, 115m - “There aren’t any others that offer the power + profundity of Wild. This movie is a gift. It’s also a journey.” New Orleans Times-Picayune UNBROKEN Rated PG-13, 137m “It’s moving, admirable, and occasionally exhilarating.” Entertainment Weekly The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Rated PG-13, 150m “The final installment of the Hobbit trilogy is the best.” USA Today NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB Rated PG, 97m “Cheerfully silly and sneakily smart family-entertainment.” Variety SATURDAY 1/10: Of Mice and men (NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE) Starring James Franco and Chris O’Dowd STARTING 1/16: INTO THE WOODS Not Rated, 125m AMERICAN SNIPER Rated R, 134m Taken 3 - 109 min (PG-13) Fri: 12:20 PM,3:20 PM,6:20 PM,9:20 PM Sat: 3:40 PM,6:20 PM,9:20 PM Sun: 1:20 PM,4:20 PM,7:20 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 12:20 PM,3:20 PM,6:20 PM The Babadook - 93 min (NR) Fri, Sat: 9:10 PM The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - 144 min (TBC) Fri, Sat: 12:00 PM,6:00 PM,9:00 PM Sun: 1:00 PM,6:30 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 12:00 PM,6:00 PM Unbroken - 137 min (PG-13) Daily Except Sun: 12:10 PM,3:10 PM, 6:10 PM Sun: 1:10 PM,4:10 PM,7:10 PM Wild - 115 min (R) Fri, Sat: 12:30 PM,3:30 PM,6:30 PM,9:05 PM Sun: 1:30 PM,4:30 PM,7:30 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 12:30 PM,3:30 PM,6:30 PM CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK NIELSON—Edwin John Nielson, 81, a lifelong Oregonian and self-appointed “Mayor of Minerva,” died Jan. 2, at his home off the north fork of the Siuslaw River. Nielson was born Dec. 13, 1933, in Forest Grove to Agnes (Herb) and James Nielson. He grew up at family homes in old Detroit (now covered by water by the Detroit Dam complex) and Stayton, graduating from Stayton Union High School in 1952. A talented athlete, he for several years held the record for the mile run at Stayton High School. He spent most of his adult life working as a logger in the Oregon Cascades and Coast Range. Nielson greatly enjoyed the outdoors and hunting, fish- ing and camping. He excelled at making his own trout lures