SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 BIRTH OBITUARIES GRAY—Richard Gray, 89, passed away peacefully Nov. 2, 2015, surrounded by his fami- ly. Dick was born March 12, 1926, in Oretown, Ore., to Floyd and Gladys Gray. The family moved around a lot, so Dick attended many schools including Mapleton, Siuslaw and Minerva, up the North Fork. He joined the Navy at the age of 17, attending Radio School at Texas A&M. Dick won the heart of Evelyn Etzel, who “didn’t like that boy very much” growing up, and they married Nov. 9, 1946. Together they raised seven children and one grand- child. They moved to Florence in 1952, when Dick worked at various sawmills around the area. He was a supervisor at Davidson’s when he retired in 1988. His children remember him as the tallest and strongest man in the world, the protector of the family. His sons will enjoy many great memories of going hunt- ing and fishing with Dad. In his retirement, Dick enjoyed golfing with his broth- ers and mushroom hunting. In his later years, the joy of his life was his children, his grand- children and his weekly poker games at the Elks, where he was a life member. Dick was known for his great smile, belly laugh and his willingness to help his family when they needed him. He was the quintessential storyteller, but not a slave to the facts. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Betty Lou Seifken; his brother, Harley Gray; and his daughter Cynthia. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; his daughters: Debbie Peterson and Teresa Bartlett; sons: Jim, Matt, Dan, Tom and grandson, Jeff; 19 other grand- children and 21 great-grand- children. A private celebration of life is planned for the summer. SOKOLOSKI—Nancy B. Sokoloski, 79, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Florence, passed away Oct. 5, 2015, after a long illness of 2-1/2 years. She was born Dec. 7, 1935, to Bruce Bateman, Sr., and Carlina Gonzalez Bateman in Panama Canal Zone Republic of Panama. 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She was preceded in death by her father, Bruce Bateman (1973); her mother Carlina G. Bateman (2000); her brother Lewis Whitfield Bateman (1977); her grandmother Marcelina Murillo (1975); and youngest brother John Bateman (2011). Funeral services were held Oct. 17 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jacksonville, Fla. Anyone wishing to make a contribution or donation in honor of Nancy’s memory can make them to the American Music Therapy Association or American Heart Association. The family would like to tahnk the nursing staff and doc- tors at Orange Park Medical Center for taking such good care of her. State grants available for veterans, war memorials Western Lane Ambulance District Ambulance Runs Oct. 26-Nov. 1 Date married to William Johnson of Whor, W.V. (1956-1959), and Walter Sokoloski, in Calif. ( 1 9 7 1 - 1976). Nancy held vari- ous jobs including working for the U.S. S t a t e Department Nancy working at Sokoloski Embassies in Uruguay, India, Libya and Ecuador. While in Ecuador, she met and married Walter Sokoloski of Ohio. Nancy also spent time work- ing for the U.S. Department of Energy in both Houston, Texas, and Las Vegas, Nev. She retired from the U.S. Federal govern- ment in 1983. She did work at other various jobs until full retirement in 2011. She also lived in Green Cove Springs, Fla., and Florence. Nancy is survived by daugh- ter, Kristy L. Sokoloski of Jacksonville, Fla.; her brother Bruce Bateman, Jr (Diane), and their children: Bruce Bateman III (Tammy) and sons Zachary Type Trauma Medical Medical Trauma Trauma Trauma Trauma Trauma Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Trauma Trauma Medical Trauma Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Trauma Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical Trauma Trauma Medical Medical Medical Trauma Trauma Medical Medical The Oregon Heritage of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering grants for the construction or restora- tion of veterans and war memorials. “The program is designed to honor Oregon’s soldiers and veterans by commemorating their service to the country,” said Kuri Gill, coordinator for the program. “Local govern- ments may apply to build or repair monuments on public land.” New monuments should recognize veterans and wars not already recognized. Grants for restoration could be used for broken monuments, miss- ing elements of monuments or the related design elements of monuments for veterans or earlier wars, such as World War I. Details and the application information are available at www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/F INASST/Pages/grants.aspx. The application deadline is Dec. 15. For more informa- tion, contact Kuri Gill at 503- 986-0685 or email Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov. WILKINS— Preslee JoLeigh Marie Wilkins, a girl weighing 6 lbs., 1.7 ozs., was born to Judiah and Teahna Wilkins of Florence on Oct. 19, 2015, at Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Ore. CITY LIGHTS CINEMAS 1930 Hwy 101 • Florence, OR 97439 TIMES BELOW ARE ONLY VALID FRIDAY, NOV 13 – THURSDAY, NOV 19 $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 reunite for 4 th film. Superb. Fri: 3:20, 9:00 | Sat: 12:20, 5:50 | Sun: 12:40, 3:30 | Mon, Tue: 11:40am, 5:20, 7:50 Wed: 11:40am, 5:10 | Thu: 11:40am, 5:20 PREVIEW: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 - 137 min (PG-13) Thu: 7:30 – Starts regular run Friday, November 20 The Peanuts Movie - 86 min (G) - “A delightful romp that captures the spirit of the adored 65-year-old comic strip.” Hollywood Reporter Fri: 3:45, 9:15 | Sat: 3:45, 8:50 | Sun: 12:45, 3:45 | Mon, Tue, Wed: 2:45, 8:15 | Thu: 2:45, 7:50 The Peanuts Movie 3D - 86 min (G) Fri, Sat: 12:45, 6:15 | Sun: 6:15 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 11:45am, 5:15 Spectre - 150 min (PG-13) - “Craig has grown into the role of the British spy with flair and sang-froid & this inventive, intelligent and complex new outing showcases him brilliantly.” Guardian Fri, Sat: 12:30, 3:00, 6:00, 8:30 | Sun: 12:30, 3:00, 6:20 Mon, Tue, Wed: 11:30am, 2:00, 5:00, 7:30 | Thu: 11:30am, 2:00, 5:00, 8:05 NEW: Truth - 121 min (R) – “The keenly focused intelligence and low-boil intensity that James Vanderbilt demonstrated in his screenplay for “Zodiac” are on impressive display.” Variety Fri: 12:50, 6:10 | Sat: 3:30, 6:10 | Sun: 12:50, 6:30 Mon, Tue, Thu: 11:50am, 5:10 | Wed: 11:50am, 2:30 NEW: Woodlawn - 123 min (PG) - A faith-based ‘Revenge of the Titans’ Fri: 12:40, 3:30, 6:20 | Sat: 3:10, 8:50 | Sun: 3:40 | Mon, Tue, Thu: 2:40, 8:20 | Wed: 2:40, 8:10 Special Events: Goodnight Mommy - 99 min (R) – Chilling Horror! - Fri: 8:50 | Sat: 9:15 Marriage Of Figaro - 205 min – Royal Opera House – Encore - Sat: 11:00am You've Been Trumped - 95 min (NR) – Reissue of a classic doc - Mon, Tue, Thu: 2:30 Henry V - 175 min – Wed: 5:30 – “The Shakespearean event of the autumn.” The Telegraph WWW.CITYLIGHTSCINEMAS.COM www.TheSiuslawNews.com 7KH6KRUHZRRG Florence Food Share Monthly Statistics D+XJH6XFFHVV October 2015 Households served . . . . . 670 Ages served Infants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Children 3-12 . . . . . . . . . 301 Teens 13-17 . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Adults 18-54 . . . . . . . . . . 870 Seniors 55+ . . . . . . . . . . . 491 Total served . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,913 Florence Food Share, 2190 Spruce St., P.O. 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