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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 OBITUARIES Junior Matrons. She was an active leader with Girl Scouts and was Assistant Mother Advisor for the Rainbow Girls organiza- tion. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile, as well as a member of the Presbyterian Church. Marion also served on the McMinnville Planning Commission for several years. She moved to Florence in 1977 and was manager of the Adult and Family Services Agency. She continued her involve- ment in community service by serving on the city transporta- tion committee to re-establish public transportation between Florence and Eugene. She was also active in the Soroptimists and instrumental in establish- ing the community Christmas basket program. After 35 years of working for the State of Oregon in the social service sector, Marion retired and made Florence her home. She loved the Oregon coast no matter the weather. Marion is survived by her three children: Linda Hepler (Jim) of Keizer, Ore., Ken Carpenter (Kim) of Bend, Ore., and Nancy Lee (Jeff) of Mill Creek, Wash. She was also blessed with two granddaugh- ters: Amanda Hepler of Keizer, and Laura Johnston of Bend; as well as one great-grandson, Aiden Hepler of Keizer. Per her wishes, a memorial service will not be held. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in her honor. Visit their website for her at www.main.diabetes.org/site/T R/Events/Tributes-Always andForever. WEAVER—Merle O. Weaver, 90, longtime resident of Florence, passed away at his home Oct. 29, 2016, following a battle with cancer. Merle was born in Clatskanie, Ore., on March 21, 1926, to Dallas and M a e Weaver. He had a long and varied career in the logging industry in Merle Weaver b o t h Washington and Oregon. He had a passion for fishing and flying. He was also a devout Christian. He will be missed by all who knew him. His favorite saying was: “I signed up to be tough,” and tough he was — but with a soft heart. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven C. Weaver, and his daughter, Debra A. English. He is survived by his beloved wife, Connie Weaver; his sons: Denny and Jerry Weaver; his daughter, Teresa Weaver; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a spe- cial great-great-grandson, Kaden, who brought great joy to his life. At his request, no services will be held. OCALLAGHAN—Lloyd O’Callaghan Jr., 63, of Florence, passed away Nov. 14, 2016. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. CULVER—Edson Culver of Florence passed away Nov. 12, 2016. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR COPY? POLICE LOG Florence Police Nov. 8 Fire was reported in the 1500 block of Airport Road Disorderly subject was reported in the 1600 block of 19th Street. Disorderly subject was reported in the 1800 block of Oak Street. Accident hit and run was reported in the 500 block of Skookum Court. Dispute was reported Highway 101 near Loftus. Arrest was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. Nov.9 Dispute was reported in the southwest casino parking lot. Fraud was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. Assault was reported in the 3900 block of Highway 101 Child neglect was reported in the 1300 block of Xylo Street. Accident hit and run was reported in the 1600 block of Highway 126. Warrant arrest was reported in the 1500 block of Maple Street. Shots fired was reported in the 85000 block of Highway 101. Nov. 10 Criminal mischief was reported in the 1000 block of Oak Street. Dispute was reported in the 400 block of Sherwood Loop. Assault was reported in the 12000 block of E Mapleton Road. Animal abuse was reported in the 1600 block of Rhododendron Drive. Dispute was reported at Miller Park. Theft was reported in the 1500 block of 10th Street. Child abuse was reported in the 1600 block of 15th Street. Nov. 11 Assault was reported in the 2100 block of 12th street. Arrest was reported in the 1400 block of Highway 101. Tresspass was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. For ADDITIONAL COPIES, or more information call 541-997-1040 or email pacificpub@gmail.com We print and distribute 20,000 copies of Central Coast Connection to the residents, businesses, motels and chambers of commerce in a 70-mile three-coastal-county region between Winchester Bay and Waldport. Central Coast Connection PO Box 2767 . 327 Laurel Street . Florence. Oregon . 97439 65th ANNIVERSARY Marie and Curt Kroeger Marie and Curt Kroeger then and now Marie and Curt Kroeger of Florence will celebrate 65 years of marriage Nov. 18, 2016. Their story began in 1950, when Curt was delivering ice cream to a Rexall Drug store in WaKeeney, Kan., where they had a soda fountain. There was a very pretty blonde girl, whose name was Marie, working at the drug store. While delivering to a grocery store up the street, a conversation ensued between Curt and a young man work- ing at the grocery store. The young man bet Curt $5 that he, Curt, could not get a date with that pretty blonde Marie. Marie and Curt were mar- ried Nov. 18, 1951, in WaKeeney, Kan., and the rest is history. By the way, Curt says he collected the $5 bet — how- ever it has cost him many many dollars more. But it was money well spent. Go where you want, when you want. Open a Banner Bank Connected Checking account and use any ATM in the country, with no fees. Think of it as your freedom to explore. Let’s create tomorrow, together. Unlimited surcharge rebates from non-Banner owned ATMs. Member FDIC CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK CARPENTER—Marion Phyllis Carpenter, 85, born in Seattle, Wash., on Feb. 17, 1931, to Kenneth and Lora Sprague, died after a struggle with dementia and heart disease on Nov. 5, 2016, while living in Ly n n w o o d , Wash. Marion Marion Carpenter grew up in Coos Bay, Ore., and then went on to attend the University of Oregon for one year. Even in her last days, Marion was a true Ducks fan. Marion spent much of her life in service to her communi- ty, both in her employment with Adult and Family Services and also through her volunteer work. Marion was active in state, regional and location PTA groups and a member of
