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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016 OBITUARIES lent areas. He was fluent in Spanish and as a police officer also served as an inter- preter. He took an early retire- ment and wrote a book about it entitled “The Other Lloyd End of the O’Callaghan Gun.” He played piano from age 5 to age 12, when football and karate called out to him. He excelled in Kenpo Karate, attending the Ed Parker School of Karate. As a brown belt, he was ranked No. 4 in the world and won the Gold Medal in the 1979 Police Olympics, heavy weight division. He resumed playing a piano at age 47. His kitty, Zelda, can be seen on You tube playing Moonlight Sonata or Claire de Lune beside Lloyd. He married Lisa in 1996. Together they adopted nearly 30 rescue dogs and cats. His cherished dog, Chubby, was always close to him. She was in a shelter for three years show- ing no interest in anyone until Lloyd. She jumped on him and licked his face. They bonded with a cheeseburger on the way home in true Lloyd fashion. Lloyd is survived by his wife Lisa, “adopted daughter” Amber of Idaho, and best friends of many years, Tim and Joe. Lloyd loved people and pets. His happiest years were living here on the Oregon Coast where he made many friends. Lloyd had an incredible will to live. When diagnosed, he was given two months to live. He lived for eight months never giving up hope. He touched many lives in such a positive way. He was loved and will be missed dear- ly. Services will be private. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ZWIJACZ—Grace and ele- gance lost an advocate when Cassie E. Zwijacz, of Florence, died Nov. 12, 2016. She celebrated her 90th birthday in July with family and friends. Cassie was born July 2, 1926, in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, to Adrian and Myrtle Main. She Cassie Zwijacz attended and graduated from Puyallup High School, in Washington. Cassie lived and worked at the Bellingham Hotel before moving to Alameda, Calif., where she married, worked and retired from Wells Fargo as a personal banking officer. Cassie was known as a dedi- cated, excellent employee and friend to her customers. Her husband, Frank (Skee) Zwijacz, visited Forence and loved the area golf courses. They retired and moved here in 1988. Upon arriving they opened and ran a gift shop on Bay St. for years. Cassie was president of the women’s golf club at Ocean Dunes and volunteered at the hospital and Chamber of Commerce. Cassie was predeceased by her loving husband, Frank, and is survived by her sisters Ellen McRae and Adrienne Jackson; children Paula (Rich) Rollins and Michael (Tami) Zwijacz; grandchildren Richie (Nancy), Ryan (Christine), Rebecca, Remi and Korri; and great- grandchildren Jenice, Kelsey, Kamea, Sierra, Nathan, Sophie and Nolan. We wish to thank Dr. Pearson and staff, Home Free Health Insurance Marketplace Open enrollment runs Nov 1 - Jan 31, 2017 Stop in, or reserve a time to review & compare … 1234 Rhododendron - Florence Phone 541-997-9497 www.streetsinsurance.com OBITS 3A CONFIDENTIAL MEMORY SCREENINGS Tuesday, November 22 nd 10:00am-3:00pm What are the warning signs of dementia? Am I becoming more forgetful? Prestige Senior Living along with the Alzheimer’s Do I have trouble concentrating? Foundation of America holds Memory Screenings to Do I have difficulty performing familiar tasks? stress the importance of proper detection and Do I have trouble recalling words or names in conversation? treatment and to help raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Have family or friends told me that I am repeating questions or saying the same thing over and over again? disease and related illnesses on a national scale. We encourage anyone who is concerned about memory problems or who is interested in memory care to take Am I misplacing things more often? a free, five-to-ten minute screening. Each screening Do I sometimes forget where I am or where I am going? consists of a series of simple questions and tasks, administered by a qualified healthcare Have I become lost when walking or driving? professional. Stop in anytime between 10am-3pm or call to schedule your confidential screening at (541) 997-6111 Spruce Point Assisted Living and Memory Care Community 375 9th St Florence, OR 97439 www.PrestigeCare.com It’s Garage SaleTime!!!! TODAY November 19 - Monday, November 21 10am-6pm 5 0-80% OFF S ELECTED M ERCHANDISE Come early for best selections on New & Used Women Clothing and Shoes, Accessories and Jewelry! Many companies represented Move-ins, new qualifiers have additional opportunities to enroll. See SPRUCE POINT ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY Medicare Supplements, Advantage Packages, Medicare Drug Plans ACA Health Insurance Medicare Open enrollment runs Oct 15 - Dec 7, 2016 Health, Hospice and personal caregivers for all your loving care. Cassie will be missed by all We’re located at the F LORENCE P LAYHOUSE Corner of 1st and Laurel, Old Town Florence CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK CARPENTER—Marion Phyllis Carpenter, 85, born in Seattle, Wash., on Feb. 17, 1931 to Kenneth and L o r a Sprague, died after a struggle with dementia and Marion heart disease Carpenter on Nov. 5, 2016 while living in Lynnwood, Wash. Marion 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 duck 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 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 involved in community service by serv- ing on the city transportation committee to re-establish pub- lic 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/ TR/Events/Tributes-Always andForever?pxfid=735284&fr_ id=5720&pg=fund O’CALLAGHAN—Lloyd W. O’Callaghan Jr. passed away peacefully from cancer of the esophagus Nov. 14, 2016. His wife, Lisa, and kitty, Zelda, were by his side. Lloyd was born in San Diego, Calf. He joined the Los Angeles Police Department working some of the most vio-
