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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016 OBITUARIES Shiloh Sundstrom of Deadwood, was killed in a hit-and-run accident while walking home along Highway 34, east of Corvallis. Four days later, on a beauti- ful afternoon, hundreds of peo- ple gathered to help bury him at Rock Creek Ranch in Deadwood, where he was born and where his life was mostly lived. From a young age, Shiloh was interested and involved in an amazing variety of activi- ties. He was always working on some project and learning new skills, and as a child he created very detailed drawings and clay sculptures. He loved horses and cows and enjoyed all the time he could spend with his animals. He attended K-12 in Mapleton, played three varsity sports and became Class of 2000 valedic- torian. He graduated from Brandeis University near Boston with Honors, a BA in history, a minor in environmental stud- ies and ran for the cross coun- try and track teams. He spent a semester abroad at the School for Field Studies in Kenya, where his love for that land and its people began, and he returned there several times to visit and conduct his research. He received a masters degree from Oregon State University in Forestry, and was currently a PhD candidate and teaching assistant there in geography. His research and doctoral dissertation focuses on the Maasai people of Kenya, whom he cared so much for, and on their heroic struggles to maintain traditional culture and lifeways while adapting to modern pressures and opportu- nities. This work will be car- ried on, published and used for the good it was intended to document and perpetuate. Closer to home he has worked for the Siuslaw Watershed Council, Siuslaw Institute and at the University of Oregon on natural resource issues. He was also the cattle manager of Rock Creek Ranch and worked on its forest man- agement projects. He always made time for his family and friends and enjoyed cooking and eating, especially if it included meat. He also loved making pizza with his mom. He was passionate about horse racing and a dedicated Beaver football fan. He will be greatly missed by the tight-knit community of Deadwood who loved him, supported him and helped to raise him to be the person he became. He was a genuinely happy and fun loving person, and he never met anyone he couldn’t like. Everyone he met was changed for the better by his positive attitude and gentle demeanor. His family and friends will never stop working to fulfill his dreams of a better world for people and nature, and for the balance between protection and productivity that is neces- sary for all. The outpouring of grief and condolences that has come from around the world has been blessedly supportive for his family and close friends. He is survived by his moth- er, Tchanan Ross; his father, Johnny Sundstrom; his sister, Danell Sundstrom and her partner, Aaron Buckwald; their 1-year-old daughter, Ziyana Helene; and his girlfriend, Rachael Davee. He leaves behind a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins in Oregon and across the United States, as well as his Arapaho family in Wyoming and his Maasai families in Kenya. Donations can be made to support his work and vision: Shiloh Sundstrom, Banner Bank, P.O. Box 96, Mapleton, OR 97453 Or contributions can be made online at www.you caring.com/tchanan-johnny- and-danell-482648. There is also a tax- deductible fund set up for the creation of an endowment in his name through the OSU Foundation to assist graduate students with research in con- servation and rural communi- ty-based development. This can be found on Facebook at Shiloh Sundstrom Memorial Fund or on the OSU Foundation website. STEERS—Fred Steers (North Fork Fred), 99, of Florence, passed away Dec. 24, 2015. He has been a Florence and Reedsport resident since 1918, mainly on the North Fork Siuslaw River. Fred served as a seargent until the close of World War II, Recon in headquarters, 517th T a n k Battalion, supporting the 90th I n f a n t r y. Fred liked to say he “toured E u r o p e w i t h Fred Steers General Patton,” who he sometimes saw, six-gun and all. After returning safely home, Fred married Edna Funke (also of North Fork) in 1946. Fred worked in logging, sawmills and lastly as a park ranger at Honeyman State Park. An avid outdoorsman, Fred, Edna and his favorite labrador dog brought home much fish and game. After retirement, he made many fishing trips to Alaska. Fred is survived by his sister Alta Erickson of Lake Havasu, Ariz., and formerly of Florence; step-son Colin Buchanan of Florence; and many other relatives too numerous to list. Blessed with wonderful neighbors and a multitude of friends, these and family are invited for an informal cele- bration of his life, Saturday, Jan. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Ichiban Restaurant, 12th Street and Highway 101 in Florence. Burns’s Riverside Chapel is in charge of all arrangements. JACKSON—A memorial for Bob Jackson memorial cel- ebration will be held at the Florence Events Center on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. GEHLKE—Corrine M. Gehlke, 68, of Florence, passed away Jan. 7, 2016, at home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Rick Gehlke of Florence. Corrine was born in North Bend, Ore., Aug. 9, 1947, and was the daughter of Bill and M a x i n e Riesenhuber. She was an incredi- ble person and will be remembered Corrine for her years Gehlke of contribu- tions building Miller Park and establishing a wonderful youth baseball program for the Florence community. She leaves behind two daughters: Debra (Ed) Cox and Terri (Bob) Mason; a sister, Connie; five grandchildren and numerous close personal friends. A celebration of her life is being planned for Corrine by her family and friends, which will be announced soon. Memorial donations may be made via GoFundMe account “Gehlke Medical Bills and More,” or directly to the Gehlke Memorial Fund at Oregon Pacific Bank. G U I L L O RY — C l i f f o r d “Cliff” Guillory, 77, of Florence, passed away Jan. 13, 2016. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons From routine checkups to treatments for surgery, Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center is equipped to handle all your podiatric needs. 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The public is invited to learn more about the project and pro- vide comments during a meet- ing from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Mapleton Grange, 10880 E. Mapleton Road. The Indian Creek Landscape Management Project would be located about 14 miles northeast of Florence. The proposed proj- ect would address the need to diversify habitat within younger stands of trees, accelerate old-growth forest habitat characteristics across the project area and improve aquatic habitat for salmon and other riparian species. Individuals interested in the project are encouraged to become involved in the plan- ning process. The scoping letter, which contains a more detailed description of the project, will be available under the “Land and Resource Management” section at www.fs.usda.gov/ siuslaw. If you are unable to attend the meeting, comments can be submitted through Saturday, Jan. 30, to District Ranger Michele Jones, c/o Donni Vogel, P.O. Box 400, Waldport, OR 97394. Email comments can be sent COURTS Florence Municipal Court Jan. 20 Timothy Michael Driver pleaded guilty to theft. He was sentenced to two days in Florence City Jail and must report to Options Counseling Services of Oregon, Inc. He must pay $500 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employment of the victim. to comments-pacificnorthwest- siuslaw-centralcoast@fs.fed. us. Include “Indian Creek Landscape Management Project” in the subject line. “We’d like as many inter- ested people involved as pos- sible during the planning phase of this project, espe- cially during this initial scop- ing period,” said project coor- dinator Donni Vogel, Central Coast Ranger District Natural Resources and Planning staff officer. “Comments on the proposed actions will assist us in identifying issues and give us the opportunity to develop possible alternative actions.” Scoping comments will be considered in the draft Environmental Assessment that will be open for review CITY LIGHTS CINEMAS 1930 Hwy 101 • Florence, OR 97439 TIMES BELOW ARE ONLY VALID FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 – THURSDAY, JAN 21 $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 Karissa is 11 years old and in 5th grade. Karissa is pictured here with the winning entry and $30.00 Gift Card from Funky Monkey Toys. 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