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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2015 OBITUARIES HAMILTON—C. Steve Hamilton, 86, of Florence, passed away on the evening of Sept. 19, 2015, peace- fully in Florence. Steve was born in Myton, Utah, on Oct. 18, 1928, to Steve Steve C o l b u r n Hamilton Hamilton and Arlene Gae Smith. Steve grew up in the Uintah Basin and moved to the Tri-City, Wash., area after graduating from high school. He married LaRee Mower of Roosevelt, Utah, on April 12, 1949. Together they had four chil- dren: Debra (Brian) Gudmundson of Mendon, Utah; Janice (Ken) Worley of Holladay, Utah; Terri (Allen) Foote of Lehi, Utah; and Steven Mark Hamilton. The couple moved back to Utah with their children in 1963 in order to raise their children closer to extended family. He returned to the Pacific Northwest in 1977 shortly after the couple divorced. He had resided in Florence since the mid-1980s. Steve owned and operated sev- eral service stations in Utah and Oregon, retiring from this profes- sion in the mid-1990s. He helped many who worked for him to be successful in the trade. He taught them the benefits that come with hard work and being honest in their dealings. In addition to auto mechanics, he also enjoyed driving his tow truck to assist people in need. Steve married Phyllis Lotton on Oct. 11, 2003. They built their dream home in Florence and together enjoyed dancing and traveling until health issues made both of these difficult for Steve. He loved music, and taught himself to play the guitar and har- monica at a young age. He thor- oughly enjoyed entertaining fam- ily and friends with his singing and playing. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and fishing in the High Uintahs in Utah with his brother, sister-in-law and nephews. Steve liked to stay busy and would always find something that needed to be fixed or taken care of; he didn’t like to be idle. He is survived by his wife, daughters, two sisters (Alma Brines and Rhea Owens), eight grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Steven Mark; his brother, Tom Hamilton; and his sister, Elva Jensen. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. KELLY—John Garrett “Garry” Kelly, 79, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at his home in Florence. G a r r y was born Nov. 13, 1935, in S a n t a Barbara, Garrett Kelly Calif. He was bap- tized at the Santa Barbara Mission. His parents were Ray and Dean Kelly. The family moved to Midland, Texas, in 1944. He graduated high school from Price College in Amarillo and college from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. While living in Midland, he was active in the Midland Community Theater and the Junior Chamber of Commerce He married Ginny Gerber Kelly. They lived in Lubbock for 32 years, during which time their son, John Fitzgerald, was born. Garry was a teaching assistant at Texas Tech and then was human resources director at Texas Commerce Bank. COURTS Florence Municipal Court Oct. 6 Alexander Daniel Sholberg pleaded guilty to criminal mischief. He was sentenced to five days in Florence City Jail or an in-patient treatment facility. He must pay $50 in fines and fees. He was an avid fan of the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team and the Lady Raiders national champion basketball team. While living in Lubbock, he volunteered at the Lubbock Lake Historic Park site, United Way, and as a spokesperson for the PBS telethons. Garry’s hobbies included golf, designing and creating stained glass windows, working as a mas- ter gardener in community gar- dens, painting watercolors, bird- watching and writing Once he retired and moved to Florence in 1998, Garry joined theater groups and found his niche in acting and in singing in the community chorus. His favorite performance of his the- atrical career was 12 Angry Men. Along with performing, Garry was extremely generous in sup- port of the arts and all community nonprofit organizations. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Dennis. He is survived by his wife, Ginny, of Florence; his son, John and wife, Pam, of Lubbock, Texas; grandsons Triston and Connor; and a sister, Dorothy Anthony, and her husband, Allen, of Seattle, Wash. Garry loved Oregon and found many kindred spirits who sup- ported his lifetime liberal political philosophy. He was known for his wonder- ful and dependable sense of humor, his spirit, his witticisms and his spontaneous ability to burst into song at all appropriate occasions — and some that might have been questionable. His short succinct letters to the editor will be missed by the Florence community. 60th ANNIVERSARY Donations can be made to Florence Food Share, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, PeaceHealth Hospice or any char- ity of your choice. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Special thanks to PeaceHealth Hospice program for its support and caring. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. HANCOCK—Donald E. Hancock, 53, of Florence, passed away Oct. 2, 2015. He lived in California until 2007, when he moved to Florence. Since the age of 16, he worked for Donald Safeway. He Hancock enjoyed the Grateful Dead and his firearms. He had a great sense of humor that most people enjoyed. He will be missed by many. Don is survived by his wife, Jamie, and his son, Mike, both of Florence; his daughter, Cindy Hancock; and granddaughter, Lexi Peebles, of Ohio; and his mother, Pamela Hancock, of Reedsport. At his request, private crema- tional rites were held through Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home. FULMER—Mary Ella Fulmer, 85, of Florence, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Florence at her daughter’s home. Hull and Hull Funeral Directors is in charge of arrange- ments. Donna and Richard Dobson PHOTO BY LORI PAGEL Deadline for voter registration is Tuesday The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 3 Special Election is Tuesday, Oct. 13. There are three ways to reg- ister to vote: • Register online at www .lanecounty.org/elections with a valid Oregon driver’s license, a Department of Motor Vehicles-issued identification card, or a learner’s permit. Registration must be sub- mitted by 11:59 p.m. on the day of the deadline. • Submit a voter registration card to the Elections Office, 275 W. 10th Ave. in Eugene, by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. • Mail a voter registration card to the Elections Office with a postmark no later than Tuesday, Oct. 13. “It is always a good idea to check your voter registration status online at www.lane county.org/elections before the deadline,” said Lane County Clerk Cheryl Betschart. “This is particularly true if you have registered and haven’t received a voter notification card in the mail.” Donna and Richard Dobson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12, 2015. The Dobsons were honored with a surprise party given by their granddaughters, Carrie DiCarlo and Christiana Norris. The celebration was held at the Florence Elks Lodge and attended by local family and many friends. The Dobsons were married in Golden, Colo., on Sept. 17, 1955. They moved on to California, where they lived for 36 years and raised a family of five children. Upon retirement 24 years ago, they relocated to Florence, enjoying their golden years. IMPOUNDMENT 12906 A female Italian grey- hound mix #12906 has been impounded at the Florence Area Humane Society. Call 541-997-4277 or stop by the shelter at 2840 Rhododendron Drive to claim. Member FDIC Proud to be part of Team Florence. From helping PeaceHealth Harbor Medical Center finance its new emergency room, to donating school supplies to the Boys & Girls Club, to serving on the boards of local nonprofits, we’re dedicated to helping Florence grow and thrive. Stop by 777 Highway 101, Florence, Oregon, and say “hello.” Let’s create tomorrow, together. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 2 A