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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 OBITUARIES REAVIS—Vina M. Reavis passed away July 7, 2015, at age 98. Vina was born March 19, 1917, in Claber, Wash., to William and Dixie Smith. She had nine siblings. The family moved to Oregon when she was 1 month old. They settled on Bell Creek and Vina attended grade school at the Five Mile School and high school in Gardiner. There she met and married Elwyn Reavis, then moving to Westlake where they raised their family. After many years as a home maker, she worked for the U.S. Postal Service until her retire- ment. Vina is survived by her son Gerald and wife Donna; daugh- ter Patricia Fencer; daughter- in-law Jolece; and grandchil- dren Michael Reavis, Mark Reavis, Blake Reavis, Debra Sneddon, Brian Fender and Charene Reavis. She leaves behind 16 great- grandchildren and eight great- great-grandchildren. Her son Delbert and grand- son Del Reavis preceded her in death. At her request, private cre- mational rites were held through Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home, which is in charge of all arrangements. GROSHONG —Royal Clifford Groshong, 88, of Florence passed away July 8, 2015. He was born Dec. 4, 1926, in Holley to Elmer Ray and Mary A n n (Conner) Groshong. H e served in the U.S. Navy dur- ing World War II from 1944 to Royal 1946. Groshong He was a Seaman First Class on the USS North Carolina BB-55 and earned four medals. Royal lived several years in Holley, Alaska, Florence and then returned to Sweet Home, where he lived for 35 years. He retired to Florence in 1998. He was in the logging indus- try in and around the Sweet Home area. He was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose and was a charter mem- ber of the Florence Moose lodge in 1961. He was the Endowment and Admissions Fund chairman for the Oregon Moose Association for many years, and in 2007 he received the Pilgrim degree, the highest degree of merit award- ed by Moose International. Royal enjoyed hunting, fish- ing, watching sports and travel- ing. He loved socializing with friends and family where he commonly was the life of the party. 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Royal was preceded in death by Shirley L. Groshong in 1997; nine brothers; and five sisters. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 24, at 11 a.m. at Community Chapel outdoor amphitheater, 42250 Ames Creek Road in Sweet Home. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. BRANDT—Vonda Ellen Brandt, 79, passed away peace- fully in her sleep on Sunday, July 12, 2015, in Bend, Ore. Vo n d a was born in Adrian, Mo., on Sept. 20, Vonda Brandt 1935, to Ted and Gertrude Van Benthusen. She was the fourth of six girls. Her dad was a farmer who kept trying for a boy. Vonda ended up being his “boy” and worked on the family farm. Vonda married Marlan Brandt in 1963 and together raised their two children Melisa and Kevin, until Marlan passed away in 2003. Vonda and her family moved to Florence, Ore., in 1979 from Woodland Hills, Calif. She worked at Siuslaw Valley Bank and was a long-time member of the Florence Nazarene Church. Vonda was blessed with a fun, loving spirit, valued hard work and family. She had a true love for life, her family, friends and the Lord she served, which all shone brightly through her contagious smile. She will be remembered as a fun-loving, adventure-seeking gal, whether it be to a foreign land, on the quest for the ulti- mate bargain or to just grab a quick bite to eat with friends or family (sweets were her favorite). It was a high priority to her to have a close-knit family and she made sure they knew this with frequent visits or calls, which they never needed because they knew. Vonda is survived by her sis- ters Bonnie Dockery and Shirley McManama (Harper); her daughter Melisa and son-in- law Todd Sween; her son Kevin and daughter-in-law Gina Brandt; and four grandchildren, Kylie, Jared, Seth and T.J. A memorial service for Vonda will be held Saturday, July 25, at 11 a.m. at the Florence Nazarene Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Vonda to Siuslaw Outreach Services of Florence, florencesos.org. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is in Rhody Drive construction starts Monday, July 27 The City of Florence reports that portions of Rhododendron Drive will be closed starting Monday, July 27. Chip and fog seal work will require the closure of Rhody Drive from 35th Street to Lighthouse Way the week of July 27 to July 31. The project consists of a single layer chip seal which is an application of emulsified asphalt and a layer of fine aggregate. The aggregate is then rolled to embed it into the emulsified asphalt. This is used as a pavement preserva- tion treatment and provides a new skid-resistant wearing surface, arrests raveling and seals minor cracks. Once the chip seal is set, a fog seal is applied. Due to the nature of the project there will be slight inconveniences, particularly to the residents that live along the construction route. Letters were sent out to res- idents and property owners along and adjacent to the affected portions of Rhododendron Drive. Provisions for local access will be provided during con- struction and detour signs will be installed. Street closures will be limit- ed for just the period that it takes to apply the chip and fog seal. A fog seal protects the chip seal from harmful UV rays that deteriorate the chip seal over time; seals the chip seal from the top down virtually eliminating all loose rock that is generally associated with chip seals; and they add to the overall appearance of chip seals making them look like an ultra-thin overlay. In addition, fog seals mini- mize “whip off” and damage to windshields that can happen with a chip seal only applica- tion. A fog seal also provides a better appearance and may improve the ride quality and tire noise. For more information on this project, contact City of Florence Public Works at 541- 997-4106. charge of all arrangements. FA R N S W O RT H — D o n Philo Farnsworth passed away peacefully at his home in Florence, Ore., on July 18, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 5, Don 1931, in Salt Farnsworth Lake City, Utah, to Philo T. Farnsworth and Agnes Bingham Farnsworth. He spent his youth in Salt Lake and then served in the U.S. Army, where he spent one year in Japan. On his return to the states, Don attended and graduated from Westminster College. He loved music and sang with the Westminister choir. He also loved the many trips and con- certs they gave. Don met his wife Susan in Salt Lake and they married on April 30, 1960. They were blessed with three special children, Phillip, Scott and Robbin. Don worked for Murray City Power for many years before retiring. He and Susan picked the spe- cial town of Florence to retire and spend their last years. Don had a great sense of humor and loved to make peo- ple laugh. He is survived by his wife, his three children and three grandchildren Frank, Ryan and Nicole. He will be greatly missed, but we will always smile and laugh when we think of him. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. CITY LIGHTS CINEMAS 1930 Hwy 101 • Florence, OR 97439 TIMES BELOW ARE ONLY VALID FRIDAY, JULY 24 thru THURSDAY, JULY 30 $9 Regular/$8 Senior or Student/$7.50 Matinee/ $7 Child/$6.50 Member Ant-Man - 117 min (PG-13) – “It’s delightful and almost miraculous the way this movie manages to work as a comic heist picture on a huge scale.” RogerEbert.com EVERY DAY Except Sun: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10 | Sun, July 26: 1:00, 3:50, 6:30 NEW: Pixels - 100 min (PG-13) – Adam Sandler & Friends must save the world EVERY DAY Except Sun: 1:30, 4:10, 6:40, 9:00 | Sun, July 26: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30 Minions 2D - 104 min (PG) - “The action sequences are wild, the jokes relentlessly dumb-but-smart, and the sheer sense of anything-goes daftness... is glorious.” Time Out Fri, Sat: 1:40, 4:00, 6:20, 8:30 | Sun: 12:10, 3:30, 5:00 | Mon: 1:40, 4:00, 6:20, 8:30 Tue: 12:30, 4:40, 8:45 - ENDS TUESDAY, JULY 28 Trainwreck - 122 min (R) – “More than funny. It’s also wise, and that hard- won wisdom makes this a can’t-miss for anyone who feels bruised by love, but never beaten.” Hitfi x Fri: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20 | Sat: 4:00, 6:40, 9:20 | Sun: 2:20, 5:40, 7:10 Mon, Tue: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20 | Wed: 4:00, 6:40, 9:20 | Thu: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20 NEW: Vacation - 120 min (R) – We’re going back to Walley World with Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, and Chris Hemsworth PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL START DAY, JULY 29: Wed, Thu: 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:10 Special Events: Julie Taymor’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream - 148 min - ENCORE - $15/$19/$10 Sat, July 25: 12:50p – Returns by Popular Demand for one fi nal screening The Audience - 145 min – NT Live Presents – Absolutely Final Screening - $19/$15/$10 Sun, July 26: 12:00p – Mirren in her Tony award-winning role as Queen Elizabeth The Wolfpack - 80 min (R) – “A testament to the power of cinematic storytelling.” Tue, July 28: 2:40, 6:50 – True Story Tuesday – Dynamic story of a family shut off from the world. Clouds of Sils Maria - 124 min (R) – “A meditation on fame, acting, aging, and acceptance.” Wed, July 29: 1:20 – World Cinema Wednesdays? Let’s give it a shot. With Juliette Binoche. WWW.CITYLIGHTSCINEMAS.COM 2015 FLORENCE ROTARY CLUB’S 6TH ANNUAL “COOL AT THE COAST” SUMMER GOLF SPECTACULAR AT OCEAN DUNES GOLF LINKS (541) 997-3232 www.coolatthecoast.com Saturday, August 1, 2015 • Shotgun Start 10 a.m. ENTRY FEE $80 PER PLAYER, $320 PER FOURSOME Sometimes… 2015 FORD SUV HOLE IN ONE PRIZE SPONSORED BY THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT …all you need is someone to talk to. Teams of four • Scramble format • Gross & Net Divisions Tee prizes: Long Drive, Accuracy Drive, and KPs on all Par 3s Contests for both players and non-golfers Entry fee includes beverages on the course, cart and lunch. Non-golfers lunch $10 2015 Cool at the Coast Sponsors an assisted living and memory care community Spruce Point Assisted Living and Memory Care Community 375 9th St Florence, OR 97439 Caregivers & Friends Resource Support Group Are you looking for someone to talk to- someone who understands what it’s like to take care of a loved one? Whether you’ve just begun to take care of a family member or have been giving care for a while, joining a support group could be a great way to find people who understand what you’re experienc- ing. Meeting Time: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at 10:30 am Complimentary snacks served For more information or to RSVP please call (541) 997-6111 Mary Ann Earl, RN, BSN will be facilitating these free sessions in the Activity room. The meetings are designed to assist and support families and friends as they navigate the care of their loved ones. 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