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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 OBITUARIES RONNING—Carl Allan Ronning, 70, passed away at home in Florence on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. Carl was born Aug. 25, 1947, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Astoria, Ore., to Harold and Bernice ( F l o l o ) Ronning. Before the age of 1, his p a r e n t s moved to Glenada, Ore. There, Carl Ronning he attended Siuslaw schools as part of the Class of 1966, playing football and enjoying mechanics classes. Carl left school to join the Navy in 1965 and served aboard the USS Oriskany. In his serivce, he earned the Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal and a Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. He was aboard the USS Oriskany in 1966 during one of the worse shipboard fires since WWII, in which a magnesium flare accidently ignited in an ordinance locker and caused 44 casualties. He ended his tour of duty in Reminder: Be careful where political signs are posted SALEM — With the May 15 primary elections approaching, ODOT reminds everyone: Political signs may not be posted on any Oregon state highway right of way; and there are restrictions for signs placed on private prop- erty visible from state high- ways. No signs except official traffic control devices are allowed in the state highway right of way including on trees, utility poles and fence posts within the highway right of way. Improperly placed signs, including political signs, may be removed and held by the local ODOT District Maintenance office. Temporary signs, includ- ing political signs, are allowed on private property within view of state high- ways with the following restrictions: The sign is limited to 12 square feet (there is a vari- ance allowed with a com- pleted and approved tempo- rary variance from the ODOT sign program — see the website for contact infor- mation). No flashing or intermittent lights, animated or moving parts are allowed; signs must not imitate an official high- way sign or device; signs are not allowed in scenic areas. Local municipalities may also regulate the placement of political signs. Visit the website for more information on ODOT’s out- door advertising sign rules. WEATHER DATA D ATE April April April April April April April H IGH 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 55 60 53 67 57 52 67 Rainfall Month: 2.33” L OW R AIN 34 41 42 50 47 41 41 0.00 0.00 0.27 0.40 1.23 0.20 0.00 Week: 2.10” Year: 28.83” Courtesy of Roger Cunningham 1968. Returning to civilian life, Carl took up logging as a pro- fession after a brief stint work- ing in mills on the East Coast. He worked as a choker setter from Alaska to Northern California, eventually retiring from logging and settling back in the Florence area. Carl had a larger-than-life booming voice and was well- known and beloved by many, and a regular of Old Town. Carl is survived by his sib- lings: Pat and Cherie (Goodwin) Ronning of Ridgefield, Wash., Joel Ronning of Eugene, Ore., and Troy and Gale (Jackson) Ronning of Westlake, Ore; his children: Chris M. Ronning and partner Mary Jo Piasecki- Thompson, of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Gary Ronning of Abilene, Texas; and grandchil- dren: Anthony Bullaro of Gainsville, Fla., and Nicolas Bullaro of Chesapeake, Va. He is also survived by numerous step-children and many close friends. He touched a number of lives and will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Oregon Coast Military Museum can be made in his name. HOLCOMB-MOORE— Kay Marie Holcomb-Moore, 61, of Florence, passed away April 4, 2018. Kay, born Dec. 7, 1956, was a beautiful soul who touched the lives of many. She laughed loudly, loved freely and took the roads less traveled. She will be remembered for the vitality of her spirit and her compas- sion and strength. Her legacy will live on in her three children, three grandchil- dren and the many people who loved her. While we know she will never truly be gone, she will be sore- ly missed. A cele- Kay Moore bration of her life will be held this Saturday, April 14, at 2450 Oak St., from 2 to 4 p.m. This will be a potluck style event. We ask that, rather than the traditional black attire for mourning, attendees wear bright colors and loud prints (especially tye-dyes). All who wish to pay their respects are welcome. KNEAPER—James Jay Kneaper, 80, of Florence, passed away April 7, 2018. Jim was born in Glenada, Ore., on Dec. 1, 1937, to Robert and Dorothy Kneaper. He went to school and grad- uated high school in Mapleton, and attended college in San Francisco, Calif. He was married to Kathy for 17 years and they had two chil- dren, Brad and Teresa, along with four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Jim married Carol 25 years ago and became step-father to her three children, Tracie, Eric and Ryan, and a step- grandfather James to their six Kneaper children — he was very active in their lives. Jim worked at West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau for about 25 years, retiring in 2007. His last position was manager of operations where he super- vised employees who traveled the U. S. and abroad. He also did a lot of travel to these places, including Sweden and Russia. Jim and Carol enjoyed many trips to Hawaii and Mexico for their vacations, most of those with the children. Jim has one surviving broth- er, Robert, in Sweet Home, Ore. He was preceded in death by his brother, John, and his sister, Shirley. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, at Stehn Family Chapels Milwaukie Tribute Center, in Milwaukie, Ore. For more information, visit www.stehnfuneralhomes.com. 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