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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018 OBITUARIES COYLE—Ruth Helen Coyle said her final words, “Let me out of this bed. I need to go find God,” and that is exact- ly what she did one year ago on Feb. 23, 2017. Born in N e w b u r y, Mass., on Ruth Coyle Sept. 14, 2919, to Herbert W. and Susan E. Pottle, Ruth joined her older brother, Bill, living in Old Town Hill. After attending and finishing school in Boston and marrying the love of her life, Robert J. Coyle on Jan. 19, 1943, she moved to Waterbury, Ct., where their four children — Bob Jr., Susan, Peter and Melissa — were born. In 1956, the family relocated to Apple Valley, Calif., where Ruth worked at George AFB Hospital. When Bob retired from the school system, they traveled full time for 10 fantastic years prior to settling down in Florence. Ruth was an executive secre- tary by trade, but what she was really born to be was a mother. No individual ever loved her family more than Ruth Coyle. She would — and did — go to the end of the Earth to keep all her children safe and happy. Bob Jr., Lissa and Bob Sr., were all waiting for Ruth when she arrived last February along with grandson Bobby and great-granddaughter Julie, and an entire herd of rescued ani- mals. Also waiting, with bikes ready, was her best friend Jesse Alley . Those of us left missing this strong, stubborn, wonderful lady are her son, Pete Coyle; daughter and husband Susan and Gary Streit; grandchildren: Gary Streit Jr., Christy Steindorf, along with Craig Trent, Chloe and Logan, and Scott and Robyn, Emily and Tori, and Holly Pup Coyle. One of Ruth’s greatest pleas- ures was giving $20 bills to family, friends and strangers. Her failing health prevented her from being out much, but her dollars could travel. As they moved out among the world and brought happiness to others, she felt so did she. During her time on earth, Ruth frequently saw and spoke with God and was very anxious to be reunited with him. After she was no longer needed as Bob’s caregiver, she said she was “ready to go.” We know you are happy now, Mom, but we sure miss you. HOF—Warren Richard Hof, 71, formerly of Florence, died at St. Vincent DePaul Providence Hospital in Beaverton, Ore., on Feb. 21, 2018. He was born Nov. 4, 1946, to Harry John Hof., Jr., and Barbara Parke Orton. Warren graduated from Princeton University and served in the in the U.S. Army in Vietnam as a pilot. He went on to serve as a Florence Police officer, and was a former man- Volunteers sought for Dunes City committees Several opportunities exist for Dunes City residents to contribute to their community. The Planning Commission is seeking a new member to replace Brett McKnight, who recently resigned. The Planning Commission considers land use applica- tions and revisions to land use codes. Members of the Planning Commission also provide oversight of the City’s Citizen Involvement Program. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn how the implementation of land use code takes place, what must be done to change codes, and the process of pub- lic hearings. The Budget Committee is seeking two additional mem- bers to replace vacancies cre- ated as terms ended. This is the group that helps guide the fiscal future of the city by set- ting spending guidelines. For anyone with prior budgeting experience who wants to get involved, the position is an ideal place to serve Dunes City. Community members inter- ested in any of these volunteer opportunities can stop by City Hall, 82877 Spruce St. in Westlake, or call 541-997- 3338 to obtain an application. The application is also available at the City’s website. There is no cutoff date for applications, however early applicants may be appointed as soon as the City Council meeting at its next regularly scheduled time, which is the second Wednesday of every month, beginning at 6 p.m. Applicants will be notified of the date the City Council will consider their application and should plan on attending the meeting. All applicants must reside in Dunes City. ager of the Florence Humane Society. He was also a member of the Siuslaw Rod & Gun Club, help- ing with orienta- tions. He was preceded in Warren Hof death by his parents and his wife, Georgette Rita Rheinheimer Hof. He is survived by his broth- er, Phillip Hof, of Florence; and his sister, Sharon Praeg, of Sparta, N.J. He will be missed by many. Aloha Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of cre- mation. There will be a private fami- ly interment. Port of Siuslaw seeks budget committee members The Port of Siuslaw Board of Commissioners invites applications from residents interested in serving on the port’s Budget Committee. Interested persons should obtain an application from the port office at 100 Harbor St. or from the port’s website, www.portofsiuslaw.com. Applications will be accept- ed until 5 p.m. Friday, March 30. Applicants must be regis- tered voters residing within the Port of Siuslaw district. The district boundary encompasses most of the Siuslaw River watershed, including the com- munities of Florence and Dunes City, and extending upriver to Mapleton, Walton, Lorane and Blachly. The Budget Committee is a standing committee of five members that sits jointly with the Port Commission to pub- licly review and revise the annual budget. The Budget Committee approves the budg- et and tax levy before being passed to the Port Commission to be adopted. Committee members serve three-year terms which expire on June 30. Each committee member is expected to work up to 20 hours; that includes reviewing the budget and meeting one to three times from May through June each year. For more information, call the port office at 541-997-3426. C ORRECTION In the SEAcoast entertain- ment review “Mandy Harvey Fills FEC with ‘good vibra- tion’” (Feb. 24), there was an error in the byline mis-identi- fying Dona Candela as “Dora” Candela. Siuslaw News regrets the error. WEATHER DATA D ATE Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. H IGH 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 40 42 42 45 48 46 47 Rainfall Month: 4.81” L OW R AIN 28 31 28 25 38 35 29 0.54 0.10 0.23 0.13 0.24 0.73 0.06 Week: 2.03” Year: 18.21” Courtesy of Roger Cunningham !' %%!$$ !'"* )!$$ &( U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West s r e d n a m m Co The JAZZ ENSEMBLE FREE CONCERT! 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