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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015 OBITUARY Roger, Ida Jane and JoAnn. Bill is survived by Ida Jane Taylor, currently living in Tacoma, Wash.; JoAnn Roseburg, living in Bellevue, Wash.; and Roger Stirling, liv- ing in Portland, Ore. Bills first job was driving trucks in Turner for Stan Brockway. In 1944, he joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed on several supply ships (Navy Merchant Ships) carrying sup- plies to the Pacific Troops. He went through the Panama Canal six times and was dis- charged in 1947, at Norfolk, Va. His “goal” when he was dis- charged was to become a rancher. Bill learned to fly airplanes via the G.I. Bill and became a “Spray Pilot,” flight instructor, aircraft mechanic and an air- craft charter pilot for Hensley Flying Service in Havre, Mont. He was actively engaged in these flying activities for more than 15 years. Bill was a member of Fraternal Order the Elks in Havre, Mont., where he remained a member even when in Utah and Oregon. He later also joined the Eugene, Ore., Elks. Bill and his brother, Frank, bought two Dairy Queens in Provo, Utah. Bill was the operator and manager of these stores. In the 1960s, he and Frank built a brand new Dairy Queen restaurant on Coburg Road in Eugene. In the late 1970s, they sold this DQ as Bill had decid- ed he would like to go fishing in Winchester Bay. Fishing in Winchester Bay was the start of his third major career. In the 1970s, first he bought a 28-foot Uniflite, but soon decided that boat was much too small for the way he want- ed to fish. He bought the 50- foot trawler “Cathan” for com- mercial salmon fishing, crab- bing and tuna fishing. At one point, he had more than 200 crab pots. In the 1980s, there was the annual opening day boat parade, and one year the “Cathan” won Best Of Show. Bill enjoyed and loved peo- ple. He had many friends in the Winchester Bay area. Bill enjoyed and had a flare for new sporty cars, pickups and SUVs, including, in the late 1940s, a flashy Buick con- vertible (one of many Buicks Bill owned in his life); in the mid-1950s a Lincoln Continental — a real road car — and in the 1960s he owned several Ford Thunderbirds — including a honey-gold 1965 T-Bird. In the 1970s, he purchased a special-order Irish Kelly green Cadillac Coupe Deville, and in 2003 he owned a dark blue Ford Expedition-XLT. In recent years, Bill enjoyed his daily walks around Winchester Bay, including stops at the post office, the pizza parlor and the Neptune restaurant for a Pepsi. And then there were the trips to the Lakeside Resort for lunch, which was another of his favorites. Bill will be greatly missed by all of us, including his many relatives. Donations in remembrance can be made to the Winchester Bay Community Center, 635 Broadway, Winchester Bay, OR 97467. Rhododendron Senior Court applications open until Friday Siuslaw and Mapleton high school juniors and sen- iors can still apply to be on the 2016 Rhododendron Senior Court. The Rhody Court commit- tee will accept completed applications through Friday, Nov. 13. The application is online at www.florencechamber.com and at the counselor’s office at Siuslaw and Mapleton high schools. This is an ambassador opportunity for public speak- ing and leadership roles in the community. Members of the court will visit community events, business leaders, sen- ior living centers, youth organizations and civic groups. The Junior Court deadline has passed, and students should find out if they made it in the third week in November. The Rhododendron Royal Courts will demonstrate their talents in the Rhododendron Showcase on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. For more information, con- tact Annette Foglio at 503- 381-7943, Cindy Wobbe at cindywobbe@msn.com, or go the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce website. CITY LIGHTS CINEMAS 1930 Hwy 101 • Florence, OR 97439 TIMES BELOW ARE ONLY VALID FRIDAY, NOV 6 – THURSDAY, NOV 12 $9 Regular/$8 Senior or Student/$7.50 Matinee/$7 Child/$6.50 Member | Performing Arts $19/$15/$10 NO SURCHARGE FOR 3D – GLASSES TO KEEP $2 Bridge of Spies - 141 min (PG-13) – Spielberg/Hanks Return! “Spielberg again examines the furtive face of justice and issues another masterful ruling.” Time Fri: 12:40, 3:15, 6:10, 8:40 | Sat: 12:00, 3:15, 6:10, 8:40 | Sun: 12:40, 3:15, 6:10 Mon: 12:40, 3:15, 6:10, 8:40 | Tue: 12:20, 3:20, 8:40 | Wed: 12:40, 2:50, 6:10 Thu: 12:40, 3:15, 6:10, 8:40 Burnt - 100 min (R) – “Bradley Cooper cooks up an acting feast.” Deadline Hollywood Fri: 12:50, 3:40, 6:20, 9:10 | Sat: 3:40, 6:20, 9:10 | Sun: 12:50, 3:40, 6:20 Mon: 12:50, 3:40, 6:20, 9:10 | Tue: 1:45, 3:40, 6:20, 9:10 | Wed: 12:30, 3:40, 9:10 Thu: 12:50, 3:40, 6:20, 9:10 NEW: The Peanuts Movie - 86 min (G) - “A delightful romp that captures the spirit of the adored 65-year-old comic strip.” Hollywood Reporter Daily Except Sun, Tue: 3:45, 9:15 | Sun: 3:45 | Tue: 4:15, 9:15 NEW: The Peanuts Movie 3D - 86 min (G) – “A 'Peanuts' adaptation that his creator can be proud of.” Variety Daily: 12:45, 6:15 NEW: Spectre - 150 min (PG-13) - “Daniel Craig has grown into the role of the British spy with flair and sang-froid and this inventive, intelligent and complex new outing showcases him brilliantly.” The Guardian Daily Except Sun: 12:30, 3:00, 6:00, 8:30 | Sun: 12:30, 3:00, 6:00 Special Events: Wandering Reel Film Festival - 120 min (NR) – A traveling short film festival Tue: 6:30 – Discover the magic of the short form film – with examples from around the world. Marriage Of Figaro - 205 min – Royal Opera House – New Season! Wed: 6:00 – “Revival brings new shades of meaning and insight to this much-loved production.” National Theatre Live: Hamlet - 185 min – ENCORE! Performing Arts: $19/$15/$10 Sat: 11:00am – National Theatre Live’s record-breaking event, with Benedict Cumberbatch WWW.CITYLIGHTSCINEMAS.COM Member FDIC COURTS Florence Municipal Court Nov. 3 Randolf Antonio Eastwood pleaded guilty to furnishing minors with liquor. He was sentenced to 10 days in Florence City Jail. He must pay $1,675 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employ- ment of the victims. IMPOUNDMENT 12926 Male spaniel mix #12926 has been impounded at the Florence Area Humane Society. Call 541-997-4277 or stop by the shelter at 2840 Rhododendron Drive to claim. Visit FAHS on the web at florencehumane.org. 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 S T I R L I N G — Wi l l i a m “Bill” Stirling, a long-time res- ident of Winchester Bay, Ore., had recently moved to Veneta. B i l l passed away peacefully at the family William h o m e Stirling Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at the age of 89. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at the Winchester Bay Community Center in Winchester Bay. Bill will be buried later at the Willamette National Cemetery, in Portland, Ore. Bill was born Sept. 19, 1926. He grew up on a 2,000 acre farm near Turner, Mont. He attended the Turner Schools, first at North Fairview Elementary, one mile from his home. He lived there with his par- ents, Tom and George Stirling, five brothers and two sisters, Thomas, Wallace, Frank,