SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018
OBITUARIES
form a ‘can-do’ attitude that
has permeated through the
organization.
His talk will discuss how
these changes came about, and
what is next in keeping the
City moving forward.
City Club’s program, which
is open to the public, will be
held in the Bromley Room at
the Siuslaw Public Library in
Florernce from noon to 1 p.m.,
followed by a short period for
questions.
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| OREGON
Before many residents
were even notified Tuesday
morning,
authorities
at
National
Oceanic
and
Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) and the National
Weather Service canceled a
tsunami watch for the central
and north coasts of Oregon
and the south coast of
Washington.
“A small tsunami was
observed in Alaska, but this
event does not pose a threat to
the
coastal
areas
of
Washington and Oregon,” a
NOAA report stated at 4:28
a.m. “Once again, the tsunami
watch has ended for the
coastal areas of Washington
and Oregon.”
At 12:31 a.m. local time on
Jan. 22, there was a magni-
tude 7.9 earthquake 174 miles
from Kodiak, Alaska, which
triggered a tsunami watch for
the surrounding areas.
Tsunami watches are an
advance notice to areas that
could be impacted by a tsuna-
mi at a later time. Watch areas
may be upgraded to a warn-
ing or advisory status, or can-
celed, based on new informa-
tion.
AARP set to provide free
annual tax preparation service
AARP is once again provid-
ing free tax preparation for the
citizens of Florence and the
surrounding communities.
Federal and Oregon tax
returns will be prepared at the
Siuslaw
Public
Library,
Bromley Room, 1460 Ninth
St., every Monday and
Thursday from Feb. 1 through
April 12, plus Saturday, April
14, from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Space is limited.
People should bring their
R E-CORNER
✔ YES
PYREX AND
OTHER TYPES OF
TEMPERED GLASS ARE
NOT RECYCLABLE.
NO
Pick Up
YOURS
Today!
Pyrex bakeware and
Coffee Pots are indeed a form of
glass, but because of the way it is
manufactured to withstand high
temperatures, it is not recyclable.
Passports are available at the following locations:
Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
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FRAA - Florence Regional Arts Alliance
Backstreet Gallery
Vardanian Gallery
Th e River Gallery
Rodger Bennett Photography
Purple Pelican
Siuslaw Public Library
Florence Events Center
Florence City Hall
BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery
2016 return, photo ID, Social
Security Card and 2017 tax
documents, including health
insurance information.
For joint returns, both
spouses must be present.
Sorry, no out-of-state
returns.
For more information, con-
tact David Riordan, AARP
Tax-Aide Local Coordinator,
at scoredave@hotmail.com or
510-468-1796.
Dave’s
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In the front-page article “SVFR, WLAD discuss 2017 and
Future Plans” (Jan. 20), Siuslaw News would like to clarify that
the audit conducted by Chris Mahr was a regular, annual audit,
but that a separate review at the request of the Chief Director was
conducted into administrative practices and payroll accounting
to ensure there were no illegal or unethical activities.
Mahr plans to present the audit at the February meetings of the
boards of directors of Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue and
Western Lane Ambulance District.
FLORENCE
A statement released by the
City of Newport said, “In the
event of a local earthquake
and tsunami, residents must
be prepared to evacuate to
higher ground immediately.
The grounds shaking from the
earthquake will be your first
warning of a possible local
tsunami.”
Western Lane Emergency
Operations Group (WLEOG)
offers local information about
emergency preparedness. For
more information and the
Florence Tsunami Evacuation
Map, visit wleog.org/tsuna-
mi_flood.
An update on the City of
Florence Facebook page said,
“Today’s warning is a great
reminder to prepare for
tsunamis by learning evacua-
tion routes, creating a go-kit
for your family and signing
up for emergency alerts.”
The city’s emergency pre-
paredness site is ci.florence.
or.us/em.
People who wish to sign up
for storm warnings or tsuna-
mi alerts should visit www
.weather.gov/subscribe to
determine the best way they
wish to receive notice.
Additional resources are
available at tsunami.gov and
weather.gov.
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On Friday, Feb. 2, the City
Club of Florence will host
Mayor Joe Henry, who will
give a State of the City
Address, discuss the accom-
plishments of the City of
Florence over the last year and
explain what is next for 2018.
During his three years in
office, Mayor Henry says he
has been working to build the
foundation for a change in
leadership and culture at the
City, allowing Florence to
Idaho.
Bob is survived by his wife
of
72
years,
Willie
(Huntington) Reindl; two chil-
dren: Susann (and Kim)
Ecklund of Idaho; and Phil
Reindl of Oregon; two grand-
children: Heidi (and Mike)
Harper
of
N o r t h
Carolina,
and
Andy
Reindl
of
Ohio.
Bob was
preceded in
death by his
son, Melvin, Robert Reindl
in 1962.
Born in Havre, Mont., in
November 1923, the second
son of Emmet and Vesta
Reindl, his family relocated to
Florence, Ore., in 1930, where
Bob remained a long-time resi-
dent.
After high school, Bob
joined the U.S. Navy in
October 1942. He served for
three years as a hospital corps-
man and field medic while
assigned to the 2nd Marine
Division in the south Pacific
during WWII.
In 1945, he was reassigned
back to the Navy and served
three more years aboard vari-
ous ships, travelling through-
out
the
Atlantic
and
Mediterranean seas.
Bob had a passion for the
outdoors and, in 1959, began
his 25-year career with the U.S.
Forest Service. Beginning at
the Mapleton Ranger Station,
he later transferred to the Hebo
Ranger Station, where he com-
pleted his service and retired in
1984.
Bob and Willie then moved
to Dallas, Ore., where he
enjoyed volunteering for Meals
on Wheels, RVing, gardening,
family time and membership at
Trinity Lutheran Church.
As friends and family will
attest, he was an avid hunter
and fisherman throughout his
life, and had a story for every
adventure.
A life celebration and honors
burial will be held for Bob in
Oregon at a future date; friends
and family will be notified in
advance.
Condolences can be sent to:
sadieslair@gmail.com.
SANFORD —Heather
Marie Sanford, 28, of Florence
and Eugene, passed away Jan.
8, 2018.
A memorial celebration is
being held Saturday, Jan. 27, at
Ocean Dunes Golf Course, in
the Banquet Room, from noon
to 5 p.m.
Burns’s Riverside Chapel
Florence Funeral Home was in
charge of cremation arrange-
ments.
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Mayor Joe Henry to speak
at next City Club meeting
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CANAVARRO—Long-time
Florence resident, artist, pub-
lished author, illustrator, artist
representative, pet sitter and
friend to many, Susan
Canavarro, 71, passed away
peacefully in her sleep Jan. 10,
2018.
Susan was born Oct, 14,
1946, and graduated from
Pacific Grove High School and
went on to attend Cal-State
University in Chico, Calif., and
graduated
with a BFA
in art. From
there, she
went to San
Jose State
University
and gradu-
ated with a
MFA
in
Susan
Painting.
Canavarro
Susan
authored the book, “Fragments:
Growing Up Bohemian Poor in
Dementia’s House,” and was a
published illustrator for two
books, “Lemon Custard” and
“One year in the Time of
Violence,” written by Jack
Remick.
Susan also provided techni-
cal expertise and guidance on
the book, “The Art of Katheryn
Davis.”
Susan was ready to publish
her next book about the cats
and dogs she sat for and loved
titled, “Confessions of a
Florentine Pet Sitter.”
Susan loved to draw, paint,
blog
and
folk
dance.
Bohemian music was her
favorite. She helped many local
artists in setting up a Florence
artists website to display and
sell their craft.
Susan’s art was accepted in
many art shows in which she
won awards for. Two of her
paintings will now be on dis-
play at the Florence Chamber
of Commerce and Visitor
Center in her memory.
Cindy Wobbe will hold a
special exhibition and sale of
Susan’s art, with the proceeds
going to the Oregon Coast
Humane Society.
Susan leaves behind a half
sister, Bobbie Quercia; a
cousin, Susan Raines; and
other family members in north-
ern California and Oregon.
There will be a private family
ceremony in Bodega Bay,
Calif.
Burns’s Riverside Chapel
will be handling the final
arrangements.
Donations in Susan’s memo-
ry can be made at The Oregon
Coast Humane Society in
Florence.
REINDL—Robert E. (Bob)
Reindl, 94, formerly of
Florence,
passed away
Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, at the
Veterans Hospital in Boise,
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High School, Class of 1961.
Bob’s first job was at
Erskine Lumber Company in
Swisshome. For a short time,
Bob worked at the Lane
County Bank in Florence, at
Central Lincoln PUD and as a
Reserve Police officer in
Florence. Bob also owned and
operated “Rip’s Tire Service”
in Estacada, Ore.
Bob’s first love was truck
driving. Specifically log truck
driving. He enjoyed being in
the forest every day and he was
especially fond of owning and
operating his self-loader log
truck. Bob hauled logs to many
mills around Oregon.
He worked for years out of
Crescent, Ore., hauling into the
mill at Gilchrist and to mills at
Oakridge, Vernonia, John Day
and La Pine.
Although log truck driving
entailed many hours of driving
and keeping his truck repaired,
Bob was never happier than
when he was in his log truck.
After recovering from an acci-
dent in 1993 involving his log
truck, Bob went to work in
Bend, Ore., driving aggregate
truck for Hap Taylor and Sons
as well as Action Earth
Movers.
In 1961, Bob married Sue
Calbreathe and they had three
children: Wayne, Jackie and
Jon Dale.
They made their home in
Florence and Swisshome.
After their divorce, Bob mar-
ried Jaquelin Holm, and they
had one daughter, Apryle.
In 1997, Bob Married
Shellea Means and they have
two boys: Deni and Tucker.
They made their home in Bend,
and then move to Joseph, Ore.
in 2002. Bob and Shellea
owned and operated two
restaurants, Sargent’s Café in
Bend and Mountain Air Café in
Joseph.
Bob was preceded in death
by his parents: Harry and
Lorraine; his older brother,
Bill; and son, Jon Dale.
He is survived by his wife
Shellea; his children: Wayne
Van Winkle of Eugene; Jackie
Franklin of Eugene; Apryle
Van Winkle of Gresham; Deni
Van Winkle of Redmond,
Wash.; and Tucker Van Winkle
of Joseph.
Bob and Shellea also have
two young ladies they adopted
in their hearts as their own chil-
dren: Bethany Bertsch of
Moscow, Idaho, and Emelle
Henderson of Portland, Ore.
Bob has 10 grandsons, two
great-grandsons and one great-
granddaughter.
The family suggests the
remembrances may be made
to:
Lending Heart Community
Resources, c/o Susan Gilstrap,
P.O. Box 64, Wallowa, Ore.,
4
NIELSEN—Sallie Powell
Kelly-Nielsen, 88, former
long-time
Florence res-
ident, passed
away
in
Springfield
on Saturday,
Jan. 6, 2018.
She was
born
in
Sallie Nielsen P o r t l a n d ,
Ore., on Jan.
13, 1929, to Eleanor and
George Powell. Sallie briefly
attended the University of
Oregon before settling in
Eugene to raise seven children.
In addition to Eugene and
Florence, Sallie lived in Hawaii
and Alaska before coming back
to her beloved Florence. She
moved to Springfield a few
years ago to be near her chil-
dren.
In 1989, she married the love
of her life, Dick Nielsen, who
added many more children,
grandchildren and great-grand-
children to her extended fami-
ly.
Sallie was preceded in death
by her parents; her brother,
George; her sister, Evelyn; and
her husband, Dick.
Sallie leaves behind her
seven children: Herald (Gwen),
George Michael (Janice), Mary
Alice, Eleanor (James), Evelyn
(Glenn), Margaret (Andrew),
and Corey (Renee); 13 grand-
children, 16 great-grandchil-
dren and one great-great grand-
daughter.
Sallie never knew a stranger.
Her kindness, cheerfulness,
and liveliness will be missed
by all.
A funeral mass will be held
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, begin-
ning at 11 a.m. at St. Peter
Catholic
Church,
1150
Maxwell Road.
In lieu of flowers, please
send a donation to St. Vincent
de Paul.
VAN WINKLE—Robert
“Bob” Van Winkle, 74, former-
ly of Swisshome, died Jan. 19,
2018, at the Memory Care
Village within the Wallowa
Valley Senior Living Center
Enterprise, Ore.
A celebration of his life will
be held Saturday, Jan. 27, at 11
a.m. at the
J o s e p h
B a p t i s t
Church.
A recep-
tion will fol-
low the serv-
ice in the
Fellowship
Hall of the
Robert
church.
Van Winkle
Bob was
born April 22, 1943, in Eugene,
Ore., the son of Harry “Hap”
and Lorraine Van Winkle. He
was raised in Swisshome and
was a graduate of Mapleton
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