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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 OBITUARIES WALBOM—Kathryn Mary Hemingway Walbom, 68, of Florence, returned to God’s Garden on Oct. 20, 2017, while surrounded by family. Kathryn (Kathy) was born to R o b e r t Walter and Kathryn Mary Edith Walbom Catmull Hemingway on June 30, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kathryn was one of the original 1967 Flower Children who went to San Francisco with flowers in her hair. She spent the span of her career as a horticultural and occupation- al therapist, passionately serv- ing the elderly and the differ- ently-abled. She had a passion for gar- dening, an eye for beauty, col- lected things that made her happy, and a soft heart for any- one or anything that needed her. She is survived by her hus- band of 46 years, Kregg Walbom, and their children: Mary Shalome Orton (Troy) and Christian Shawn Walbom; and her five grandchildren: Aspen, Megan and Bryton Orton, and Tallyn and Deryck Walbom; and her siblings: Richard (Wendy) Hemingway, David (Nancy) Hemingway and Sharlene Hemingway (Steve Horvath). A celebration of her life will be held Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lone Peak Park in the indoor pavilion at 10600 South 700 East in Sandy, Utah. People are encouraged to wear bright colors to help reflect the joy found both in Kathy’s life and the flowers of her garden. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. MOBLEY—Carol Marion (Jones) Mobley, 76, of Florence, passed away Oct. 23, 2017. C a r o l was born Nov. 27, 1940, to Bruce and Lucille Jones in Eugene, Ore. She Carol Mobley was raised with her three younger sib- lings — Loraine, Gail and Larry — between Eugene and ultimately Florence, where they explored their avid love of the outdoors. She attended Siuslaw High School, where she met her future husband, Ben Mobley, who had just moved to town from Oklahoma. They were married four years later on June 13, 1959, and spent their first years together while Ben was serving in the U.S. Army from 1960-64. In June 1962, they welcomed their first son, Benjamin “Benny” Bruce and, two years later, they were blessed with twins Lorrie Kay and Jack Clifford. The three of them kept Carol’s hands full, whether she was acting Cub Scout dorm mom, shuffling kiddos to guitar or choir lessons, or just simply trying to keep them safe as they attempted to race dirt bikes and cars on the back roads and trails of Rose Hill Road. Carol was an incredible wife, mother, sister and grand- mother, and someone who never met a stranger. She was never too shy to “break the ice” and had a laugh that would light up a room and everyone in it. And while she would never consider herself a “girly girl,” Carol never met a perm she didn’t like. She was funny and hard- working, endearing and honest to a fault, and she always knew how to turn a phrase. Carol taught her family and close friends to be proud of who you are, regardless of where you came from, and that to be “rich in family and friends” was the best kind of wealth you can acquire. Carol was a consummate teacher and a friend, and was the soul of patience. She spent as much of her free time as possible out in nature, and rev- eled in getting her hands dirty in the garden. She schooled her children and grandchildren about the local fauna and flora (including teaching the best way to capture salamanders up the old spring road); she was a kind spirit, an animal lover and someone who lived life to the fullest; she was also a wonderful artist. In her free time, she spent hundreds of hours toll painting with friends, wood-working, cro- cheting or sewing blankets for the lucky recipients of her beautiful gifts. Carol spent much of her working years waitressing, and was someone that the community looked forward to visiting with — whether it be at the local Elks Club, Charl’s Restaurant or Morgan’s Country Kitchen. In her later years, she worked with her daughter-in- law as a receptionist at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, which she retired from in 2015. Carol is remembered by all whose life she changed for the better, and especially her dot- ing grandchildren, who were blessed to have been by her side when she passed peace- fully in the wee hours of the morning. She is survived by her sons: Benny and Jack of Florence, Ore.; six grandchildren and their spouses; eight great- grandchildren; three siblings and their spouses; and count- less nieces, nephews and “adopted” family members who were lucky enough to love this special lady along the way. Carol left this world so much better than when she arrived, and we were — each and every one of us — so for- tunate to know a woman like her. Join in celebrating the life of this amazing women on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. at Florence Christian Church, 990 Second St., in Florence. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to Florence Garden Club, P.O. Box 2442, in Memory of Carol Mobley. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bi-Mart, police host annual Drug Take Back Day today Florence Police Department, Lane County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be hosting a National Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, Oct. 28, aimed at providing a resource for Lane County resi- dents to safely, securely and anonymously turn in their unwanted, outdated or expired household medicines. The Florence Police Department has participated in this program for several years and has been successful in removing hundreds of pounds of medications for safe dispos- al. People can bring their unwanted, outdated or expired prescription and over-the- counter medications to the Florence Bi-Mart, 4310 Highway 101, on Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Acceptable items include: prescription medications, over the counter medications, vita- mins, drug samples, pet medications, ointments, lotions and liquid medicines in glass or leak proof cont- ainers. This event is unable to accept needles, thermometers, bloody or infectious waste, medicines from businesses, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans, inhalers and diabetic meters. Thousands of pounds of medications have been turned in at sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforcement part- ners. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines — flushing them down the toilet or throw- ing them in the trash — both pose potential safety and health hazards. If people are unable to attend the Drug Take Back Event and have medications they would like to dispose of, the Florence Police Department has a Drug Drop Box located in the lobby at the Florence Justice Center, 900 Greenwood St., that is avail- able to accept medications Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding legal holidays. 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