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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017 OBITUARIES DONAGHEY—Roy Etcher Donaghey Jr., passed away peacefully July 20, 2017, at age 69, surrounded by his family. He was married to Carolyn Anne (Golde) Donaghey, the love of his life whom he lovingly referred to as “The Boss” …his soul- mate, best friend and boss of 48 Roy Donaghey w o n d e r f u l years. Roy was born in Woodland, Calif., on May 24, 1948, named after his father, and spent his pre-teen years grow- ing up in the small Southern Pacific Railroad villages of Blue Canyon, Gold Run, Dutch Flat, and Alta, Calif., in the Sierra Mountains. Roy graduated from Roseville High School in California. Soon after graduating from high school, Roy enlisted in the U.S. Army. He had good mem- ories of his time in the Army, where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6), as well as sharpshooter. He earned an Expert Badge (rifle), a Good Conduct Medal and many more. After leaving the Army, Roy attended and graduated from Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif., where he studied art. For the next several years, Roy worked many different jobs; he was a welder, a mechanic, he did sanitation services, owned his own 4WD shop and was involved with the Lock In 4 WD Jeep Club in California. Roy really wanted the opportunity to homestead with his family in Oregon; he was able to do that working for the Southern Pacific Railroad. He left the railroad to avoid being bumped to another state because he liked Oregon so much; he went to work for Sause Brothers as a welder on the barges and carriers in Coos Bay and fell in love with the Oregon coast, where he lived until his death. As talented as Roy was at all things mechanical, he had a passion for art. Roy was always a natural at artwork, even from childhood. He was an excep- tional and proud artist …as any customer or friend would tell you, Roy had an eye and a gift. And, if you look very care- fully at Roy’s artwork, you will definitely see Roy’s heart there. His passion always drew him back to art, so in 1985, he and Carolyn launched his “dream job” and the ultimate career of his lifetime. Together, they cre- ated RED Artworks, Inc., and three years later Northwest T- Shirt Co. Finally, Roy was a business owner doing what he loved — art — developing and making silk screening, printing, etching signs and sandblasting. Roy loved what he did so much that even though he was born with no middle name, he legally gave himself one: “Etcher.” RED Artworks did business with local businesses in Florence, tourist retail stores along the Oregon Coast, Oregon State Park gift shops, restaurants, schools, churches, contractors, Boys and Girl Scouts, fire departments and many other Oregon motorcycle and antique car clubs and organizations. Roy and Carolyn also made many, many donations of his artwork to worthy charities over the years. Working was fun to Roy, but when he wasn’t working — he loved bow-hunting, fishing, GRADUATE NOTES riding the sand dunes and grav- el roads in the mountains, camping, and family and friend events. Roy also loved keeping up with Facebook; his friends all counted on Roy to post pictures of lunch or dinner with “the boss,” pictures of his current art projects, and to lovingly comment on friends and fami- lies’ posts. Roy is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn; two daughters: Jayme (Donaghey) Card, Lyssa (Donaghey) Burton and husband Greg; and one son, Chad Donaghey and wife Amy; three granddaugh- ters and three grandsons, plus two cherished great-grandsons. He is also survived by his two sisters, Lois and Jois Donaghey, both of whom feel deeply that Roy’s presence on this Earth will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Donaghey Sr. and Margie (Estes) Donaghey; a son-in-law, Larry England; and a mother-in-law, Mary Golde. In lieu of gifts and flowers, Roy’s family requests that you make a donation in his name. Donations will go to Siuslaw Middle and High schools bands and athletic departments and should be made through Burns Riverside Chapel. A celebration of Roy’s life is being planned for September 2017; details to be announced at a later date. All who attend are asked to come wearing shades of blue in honor of Roy’s favorite color. PIERSALL —Naomi Rachel Piersall, 95, of Florence, passed away July 21, 2017. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on Oct. 2, 1921, to Faye and Cloyd Lowe. She grew up in Dayton, left home to start her working life at age 14 as a nanny/housekeeper for room and board. She also worked in a soap factory, department store, Dustin A. Maxwell, a 2000 graduate of Siuslaw High School, graduated from the University of Oregon in June with a Bachelor of Science in Arts. Prior to returning to col- lege, first attending Lane Community College and then U of O, Maxwell enjoyed a career as an Oregon licensed General Contractor. In addition to receiving his Arts Degree, Maxwell also obtained his Dive Masters Certificate from the uni- versity. Maxwell will be pur- Dustin suing a grad- Maxwell uate program in ceramics in order to obtain a Master of Fine Arts with the goal of instructing students. Naomi Piersall National Cash Register and finally Tektronix in Beaverton, Ore., from 1967 until her retirement in 1982. After marrying, she was a military wife and traveled where ever the U.S. Army sent them; San Francisco, Texas, Georgia, New York, China and Arizona. Naomi and her hus- band, Shirley, finally settled in Portland, Ore., in 1961. She moved to Florence in 1997. Naomi was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley; four sisters: Nellie, Ruth, Mary and Bert; and her brother, Don. She is survived by her daughter, Maureen Huntington (Nolan); her son Carl Mark Piersall (Vicki); and grandson, Henry Huntington. Also, sur- viving her are her nephews: Don Lowe and Charlie Miller; and her niece, Mary Ellen Forshee. Naomi will be remembered as a hard-working, generous and spunky woman with a good wit, and also as a loving mother. Her great loves were family, pets, gardening, walk- ing and traveling when she could. A celebration of her life will be held later in the summer on the family farm. Burns’s Riverside Chapel is in charge of arrangements. T he Chick en Coop O N M A P L E We have NEW ARRIVALS for Summer! Beach décor, Wall Signs, Primitive Décor, Canvas Bags, Garden Items, Jewelry, Candles, Birdhouses and more! 129 Maple Street , Old Town Florence 541-991-7739 Fundraiser for Boy’s and Girl’s Club. FREE LUNCH 50’s Party Car Show, Elvis & BBQ Th ursday, August 17th • 11am-1pm 1451 Spruce Street, Florence Raffl e to benefi t our local Boy’s and Girl’s Club. Gift s donated by local businesses. All the cars are locally owned. Please RSVP to 541.997.8202 or nhill@shorewoodsl.com Let me Showcase your property. Price Reduction POLICE LOG Florence Police July 19 Theft of motor vehicle was reported on South Jetty Road. Assault was reported in the 1700 block of 43rd Street. Dispute was reported in the 87000 block of Terrace View Drive. Hit-and-run accident was reported in the 1200 block of Bay Street. Trespass was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. Dispute was reported in the 4600 block of Arago Street. July 20 Dispute was reported in the 1000 block of Highway 101. Accident, without injury, was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 101. Theft was reported in the 3000 block of Oak Street. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the First block of Kingwood. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 900 block of Highway 101. Arrest was reported in the 900 block of Greenwood Street. July 21 Animal abuse was reported in the 100 block of 11th Street. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported at Milepost Marker 10 on Highway 126. Hit-and-run accident was reported in the 3000 block of Rhoddendron Drive. Arrest was reported at the Florence Jail. Trespass was reported in the 1800 block of 30th Street. Burglary was reported in the 89000 block of Indian Creek Road. July 22 Assault was reported on the North Jetty Road. Theft was reported in the 3000 block of Oak Street. Fight was reported at mile- post 184 of Highway 101. Arrest, with warrant, was reported in the 700 block of Quince Street. Fire was reported on Sutton Creek Road. Animal abuse was reported on Glenada Ridge. Trespass was reported in the 4000 block of Munsel Creek Drive. Theft was reported at the Three Rivers Casino. Accident, with injury, was reported at Sutton Lake on Highway 101. Burglary was reported in the 90000 block of Highway 101. Fire was reported in the 5000 block of Wilson Avenue. July 23 Burglary was reported in the 2000 block of 10th Street. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported in the 90000 block of Highway 101. Hit-and-run accident was reported in the 4000 block ofHighway 101. Accident, with unknown injury, was reported at mile- post 174 of Highway 101. Death investigation was con- ducted in the 1600 block of Rhododendron Drive. Fight was reported .61 miles north of Chestnut Street. Assault was reported at the Siuslaw Middle School. Harrassement was reported in the first block of Maple Street. July 24 Prowler was reported in the 2000 block of Munsel Lake Road. Fraud was reported in the 4000 block of 19th Street. Accident, without injury, was reported at milepost 2 on Highway 126. Theft was reported in the 1500 block of Ninth Street. July 25 Fire was reported in the 4900 Block of Sandrift Court. Arrest, with warrant, was reported at the intersection of North Fork Road and Highway 126. 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