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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017 THOMAS —Carol (Hoffbeck) Thomas left us Feb. 13, 2017, after a long battle with esophageal stricture. Carol was born in 1950 in Richmond, Calif., to Warren and Frances Hoffbeck. In 1958, Carol’s parents divorced and C a r o l ’s m o t h e r moved them to Santa Ana, Calif. Carol then attended the local ele- mentary, jun- Carol Thomas ior high and high school, graduating in June 1969. Within two weeks, Carol married Mark Thomas. In October 1970, Mark Jr. was born. In March 1971, Mark entered the U.S. Army and after training was sent to Alaska, where Carol joined him. In November 1972, daughter Jennifer Renay was born. After Army service, the family moved back to Santa Ana, Calif. Carol went to nursing school, graduating as a LVN. When Mark retired from the Operating Engineers, they moved to Florence. Carol enjoyed gardening, cooking and the coastal living in Oregon. Carol is survived by her hus- band of 47 years, Russell (Mark) Thomas; son Russell Jr.; daughter Jennifer Parlee; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Carol is preceded in death by her mother, Frances, and older brother, Daniel Hoffbeck. THOMSON —Emma Gardiner Thomson, 93, was born to Martha and Earl Gardiner when the family lived up Bear Creek near Ada, Ore. W h e n Emma was 3 years old, they moved Emma n e a r e r Thomson Siltcoos Lake to what is still the family farm. She married Donald Thomson in 1942, and they moved to Kodiak, Alaska, where both were employed at the Naval Air Station for four years before returning to Oregon. Emma was the Westlake Postmaster for 24 years, retir- ing in 1991. Survivors are her daughter, Lois Rodrigues; son Don Thomson; three grandchil- dren; three great-grandchil- dren; and her brother, Jackie Gardiner. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years; her sisters: June Smith and Maxine Winkleman Swartzlender; and her brothers: Devine Gardiner and Ervie Gardiner. At her request, no services will be held. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. NEWLIN—Frank Arlen Newlin, 83, of Florence, passed away peacefully Feb. 16, 2017. Frank was born March 18, 1933, in his grandpar- ents’ home on the prop- erty of a cemetery in Watseka, Ill., beginning his future the Frank Newlin amid past. After a few years in Chicago, Ill., the family moved west to Fontana, Calif., where he grad- uated from Chaffey High School in 1950. He joined the U.S. Army and served two years in Trieste, Italy. He returned to California, where he met and married his beloved first wife, Sandra R. Hudson. They moved to Running Springs, Calif., until his retire- ment from the phone company in 1988. While living in the small mountain community, he volunteered his time as a fire department captain and coached many of his children’s sports teams. He was an observant pupil of nature, which brought them to the beautiful town of Florence in 1989. His love for adventure and science fiction made him a universal traveler. Among many hobbies were his harmonica, music, fitness and sports, hiking, mushroom- ing and time with friends. He was a loyal fan of the Ducks and Cowboys. He balanced for- tune’s misfortune with an hon- est hand, tasteful humor, an ear for talk and a clear vision of values, which he lovingly imparted to his children. He is survived by his wife, Elaine J. Newlin; two sons: Craig (Kathi), Keith (Donna); and daughter Kerry (Bruce); three grandsons: Eric, Luc and Andre; two granddaughters, Amie and Kellie; and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by wife, Sandra; and brother, Vernon. A poem about Frank as a baby written by his grandfather concludes with the words- “...Then I tiptoe over easy, just to get a little peep, and I find our little rascal, in the corner fast asleep.” He has requested no services or burial, but rather have his ashes scattered amongst the dunes in Florence. Frank gave to many chari- ties. The Southern Poverty Law Center was his favorite. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. STONE—Dorothy Ann “D’Ann” Stone, 80, of Eugene, formerly of Florence, passed away Feb. 9, 2017, after a long battle with breast cancer. D’Ann was born to Gordon and Mary West n Dorothy Stone i Fallbrook, Calif., on June 6, 1936. After her father died during World War II, her mother married Philip Strother and, in 1946, the new family moved to Westport, Ore., where D’Ann graduated as valedictorian in 1953 from Clatskanie High School. During her senior year she was named Miss Clatsop and at the Miss Oregon Pageant was awarded Miss Congeniality. It was also during this year she met the love and best friend of her life, John Burton Stone, on a blind date. After graduation, D’Ann attended the University of Oregon on a full academic scholarship, joined the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and was elected to the student council. In June 1958, D’Ann crossed the country to see John gradu- ate from West Point Academy, and then sped back to Oregon to accept her bachelor’s degree in journalism, with a minor in history. D’Ann married John in Westport on July 20, 1958. They embarcked together on 21 years of service to the coun- try, living all over the world and raising two fine sons, John Jr. and Bradley. In 1979, John retired from the Army and the family moved to John’s home town of Florence. They enjoyed a second career together selling vintage art and framing beautiful works for clientele in the local area and beyond as part of the part- nership in The Bay Window Antiques, Art and Custome Framing business on the river in Old Town Florence. D’Ann retired in 1998, when her fibromyalgia and arthritis prevented continued participa- tion in the daily grind, but she still loved joining John on trips around the West finding new antiques, prints and books for the business. D’Ann was preceded in death by John in 2008. Survivors include her son, John Jr., and his wife, Kim; son Bradley; grandson Aaron Burton Stone and his wife, Kelsi; granddaughters: Silken and Kara Ann Stone; sister-in- law Mary Carlisle-Higley and their families. The family is planning a memorial celebration of D’Ann’s life at Willamette National Cemetary, where she will join John in entombment of their urns — together once again, forever. BURNETT—Kelly Burnett, 53, of Coos Bay and formerly of Florence, passed away Feb. 8, 2017, in the arms of her husband. Kelly was born in Florence on March 27, 1962, and was the daughter of Kelly Burnett Richard and Irene Wittwer. Kelly started working at a young age at A&W Restaurant in Florence. She was taught the old-school waitressing and got good at it. She worked at the Blue Hen from 1992 to 2004. She met Traque Larson and they were married Dec. 27, 1987, and had two boys togeth- er, Richie Larson born August of 1989 and Traque Ryan Larson in December 1991. Kelly and Traque divorced in 2003. In 2004, when the Blue Hen shut down, she got a job at Hickory’s Barbecue and also began working at Seafood Station, where she met Scott Burnett. When Hickory’s closed in 2009, Kelly went to work at the Little Brown Hen. She also worked at Morgan’s Country Kitchen. She later married Scott Burnett and went on to take on 13 grandkids. She had taken on four more children: Heather, Jon, Kristina and Carrie. In 2016, she moved to Coos Bay, when her husband got a job with Bi-Mart after he was transferred in 2013. At the age of 50, Kelly jumped out of an airplane and skydived. Then, in 2015, Kelly found a lump and went to get it checked and dicovered it was breast cancer. She beat it and was called “triple negative.” While receiving treatment, she met some good friends on the Florence bus that takes peo- ple for radiation to Eugene. She decided at that time to make contributions to them. She loved to show her appre- ciation for things done for peo- ple. She also loved hunting and spending time with family. In late 2016, she came down with a bad cough and eventual- ly found it to be a symptom of cancer. She continued her battle and never complained. She was loved by all. Her favorite color was purple and she had friends everywhere she went. There will be a celebration of her life on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the Florence Events Center. She was preceded in death by her dad, Richard (Dick the Barber) Wittwer. She is survived by her moth- er, Irene Wittwer; her sister Tammy; two brothers, Steve and Mike; her husband Scott; six kids; and 13 grandkids. She sits in the house of the Lord with her beautiful smile and awesome laugh. May her angel wings be as beautiful as she is. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Wurstfest The Best “Wurstfest” on the Oregon Coast f Sat. Feb. 25, 2017 - 11am - 6 pm Florence Elks Lodge #1858 1686 12th St, Florence, OR Authentic German Food Bratwurst - Beer Hot German Potato Salad Big Pretzels - Apple Strudel & Much More Live Entertainment Authentic German Folk Music Dancing - Singing d Admission - $5.00 f COURTS Florence Municipal Court Jan. 24 Jared Alexander Hanson pleaded guilty to reckless driv- ing. He was sentenced to 20 days in Florence City Jail. He must pay $525 in fines and his driver’s license is suspended for 90 days. Benjamin Meyer Ziemke pleaded no contest to interfer- ing with a police officer. He was sentenced to 30 days in Florence City Jail. Feb. 14 Andrew Joseph Terry plead- ed guilty to criminal mischief. He must pay $375 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence, premises or places of employment of the victims. Brian David Cross pleaded guilty to giving false informa- tion to police. He was sen- tenced to four days in Florence City Jail. He must pay $525 in fines. Amber Lynn Bojorcas pleaded guilty to theft by receiving. She was sentenced to two days in Florence City Jail and must report to Emergence Addiction and BIRTH BRADY—Dexter Buster Bradley Brady, a boy weigh- ing 7 lbs., 5 ozs., was born to Mica and Timothy Brady of Florence on Feb. 13, 2017, at 10:03 a.m., at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart at RiverBend in Springfield. Mental Health Services. She must pay $425 in fines and not contact or be in or about the premises or place of employ- ment of the victim. Derik Todd Bagley pleaded no contest to disorderly con- duct and criminal mischief. He was sentenced to five days in Florence City Jail and must report to Emergence Addiction and Mental Health Services. He must pay $625 in fines and not contact or be in or about the premises of the victim. Gregory Tod Houck pleaded no contest to harassment. He was sentenced to two days in Florence City Jail and must report to Emergence Addiction and Mental Health Services. All the proceeds from this event will go to The Vocational Education Scholarship Fund Benefiting the Youth of our Community HOLLOWAY & ASSOCIATES, LLC Certifi ed Public Accountants 733 Highway 101, (across from Safeway) • Ph #541-997-3434 We specialize in Karla D. 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