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2A | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS T HE R ECORD OBITUARIES B R A N S ON — M i c h e a l “Mike” Ray Branson, 75, passed away Dec. 8, 2018 in Mesa, Ariz. He was born in Carthage, Mo., Feb. 24, 1943, to Loren and Maxine Branson. Mike married Betty June Whittenburg on May 1, 1959, in Miami, Okla. His be- loved wife Betty pre- ceded him in death on Feb. 23, 2012, in Florence. He mar- Michael ried his Branson second wife, Glen- da Frazier Hart, on Sept. 8, 2013, in Florence. Mike was a very proud Teamster and retired from the construction industry in California. He moved to Florence in 1998 and had been a resident of Green- trees Village for 20 years. Recently, he was enjoying life traveling between Flor- ence and Mesa, Ariz., and spending the Spring in Kona and Honolulu, Hawaii. Mike enjoyed everything vehicle related from racing cars in his early years, being an auto mechanic, watch- ing every NASCAR series he could and buying classic cars to restore and show at car events. He is survived by his sec- ond wife, Glenda; his son Mark “Billy William” and wife Beth; his son Daniel “Danny Ray”; his daughter Nanci “Sissy” and husband David; and his daughter Ra- chel “Diane” and husband Mel; 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and his beloved dachshund Maggie Mae. He was a loving son, hus- band, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was the best friend to all who knew him and was al- ways willing to help friends in need. He will be greatly missed by all. Mike’s family is respect- ing his wishes for a private family memorial. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in his name be made to the Dachshund Rescue of North American at www.drna.org. PRICE—Elwin Lee Price was born to Elmer and Al- ice (Holmes) Price in Lan- glois, Ore., on Oct. 20, 1932. He had three siblings: Lois, Mary Jo and Lake, all of whom preceeded him in death. Most of his young years were spent in the Reedsport area. In 1951, he graduat- ed from Reedsport High School, where he played football. Elwin served in the U. S . M a - r i n e C o r p s f r o m 1 9 5 2 - Elwin Price 1955, in- cluding 14 months in Japan during the Korean Conflict — he was sailing for Korea when the Armistice was reached, and was therefore diverted to Japan. He became proficient at operating two types of ma- chine gun but luckily didn’t have to use any in combat. He also participated in an atomic test in Nevada. He attended Evangelical College, where he studied psychology and occupied his spare time shooting baskets with John Ashcroft, who later became Governor of Missouri, a U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General. After returning to Reed- sport, Elwin worked in logging, including at In- ternational Paper Compa- ny, followed by 22 years or more employed by the U.S. Forest Service from which he retired in 1993. His only marriage was in 1969, when he wed Donna Graves Rountree, who sur- vives him. They have lived in Florence for 45 years. Other survivors include stepson Bryan Rountree and his wife, Cindy; step-grand- son Brandon Rountree; two nephews: Dr. Richard Fro- man and Craig Froman and their families; brother-in- law and sister-in-law Larry and Ada Graves and their son, Todd Graves; and nu- merous cousins. Elwin's interests includ- ed religion, philosophy, psychology, reading, chess, emailing, family gatherings and country music, plus having coffee with good friends while discussing politics, religion, world af- fairs, etc. On Nov. 28, God called Elwin to his Heavenly home. Per his wishes, no service is scheduled. Burial of cre- mains is planned for later at Reedsport Masonic Ceme- tary. It is suggested that any donations in Elwin’s honor be made to the American Heart Association or Amer- ican Kidney Fund. Annual health enrollment deadline is this Saturday SALEM — Saturday, Dec. 15, is the last day to get 2019 health insurance during open enrollment. Oregonians who do not get coverage through their job or another program should visit OregonHealthCare.gov to get started. Missing the deadline could mean going a year without health insur- ance. “Even the healthiest among us can face an unexpected in- jury or illness, along with the expensive medical bills that follow,” said Cameron Smith, director of the Oregon De- partment of Consumer and Business Services. “Health insurance reduces those costs for you, so your financ- es can recover as fast as your body does.” Coverage costs less when you get financial assistance, and thousands of Orego- nians qualify for it. Last year, more than 70 percent of peo- ple who enrolled in plans through HealthCare.gov got help paying their premium. This year, families of four making about $100,000 a year or less, and individuals making about $48,000 or less, may be eligible. “If you already have cover- age for 2019, tell your family or friends about the dead- line,” said Chiqui Flowers, administrator of the Ore- gon Health Insurance Mar- ketplace. “Everyone knows someone who either does not have insurance, or is paying too much for their plan. We suggest they visit OregonHealthCare.gov by Dec. 15.” At www.OregonHealth- Care.gov, users answer a few Oregon-specific questions to get to the right application for them. They also can use a directory on the site to find a licensed insurance agent or vices (DCBS). certified community group to help them with their en- rollment. Anyone with questions about enrolling can call the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace at 855-268- 3767 (toll-free). The marketplace is a di- vision of the Oregon De- partment of Consumer and Business Services and the state-level partner to Health- Care.gov. After the Dec. 15 dead- line, people will be able to buy 2019 coverage only in special circumstances, like when they get married or lose job-related coverage. The Oregon Health In- surance Marketplace helps Oregonians get coverage and financial assistance through HealthCare.gov. It is a divi- sion of the Department of Consumer and Business Ser- here ses are s e in s u b munity ese com rvice needs. h t g in , know your se to relax lp with all of y s a e e ’s It to h Call the Siuslaw News to Join Our Senior Directory 541-997-3441 Shorewood Senior Living We invite you to join us. • Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections • Sunday Worship 9:00am and 10:45am Corner of 10th & Maple St. • 541-997-3533 www.florencecrossroad.org email: office@florencecrossroad.org n u F r e Wint at the Bistro We want to thank you... For letting the Best Western Pier Point Inn and Bay View Bistro be a part of your lives! For dinner reservations call 541-590-3000 Located in the Best Western Pier Point Inn 85625 Highway 101, Florence PRESENTING SPONSOR: SEA LION CAVES Eleven Bands! Three Days of Food & Fun! Winter Music Festival 2019 Florence, Oregon Discount Tickets Available until October 15th FRAA Winter Arts Festival Jam Sessions ~ Pie Sale Good Food ~ Libations Performer Merchandise JANUARY 25, 26, 27, 2019 Art & Jean Koning/ Terrace Homes • Elks Lodge #1858 Le Bouchon Wine Bar & Kitchen • Oregon Pacific Bank 1451 Spruce St. 541-997-8202 375 9th St, Florence, OR 97439 • (541) 997-6111 WinterMusicFestival.org WMFFlorence@gmail.com The Friends of the Florence Events Center 715 Quince St., Florence, Oregon
