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2A | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS On The Record OBITUARIES MCLEOD—Alva Jean (“AJ” or “Jean”) McLeod 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior the morn- ing of Friday, April 26, 2019 at Spruce Point As- sisted Living Facility, her home for the last five years. She is i nt e r re d at Pacif- ic Sunset Ceme- tery next Alva McLeod to her husband, Donald, who preceded her in 2010. Born in Olustee, Okla., on Dec. 26, 1926, to Thom- as Bascom and Mary Maud Lafferty, she was the sec- ond-youngest of seven children. Within five years, the family migrated west to Texas before permanently settling in Los Banos, Ca- lif., where Thomas and his two sons engaged in the carpentry trade. Upon graduating high school, Alva Jean enrolled in Glad Tidings Bible Col- lege in San Francisco. It was while there that she met her longtime friend Mary Lou Feltmar with whom she shared many adventures and maintained close contact over the years. Mary Lou currently re- sides in Plano Texas. In 1948, they both earned di- plomas for completing the college’s three year course. Plans for ministry in- volvement were placed on hold when her mother was no longer able to care for herself. Alva returned to Los Banos to aid her younger sister Wilma (still in high school) in caring for their mother. During this time she went to work for Wells Fargo Bank, In 1963, she married Donald McLeod, a forest- ry firefighter who worked at the local Gustine sta- tion. Two years later, they brought their son (and only child) Byron into the world. They remained in Cal- ifornia for the majority of the next three decades, living in the northern Cal- ifornia Redwoods and lat- er in the Sacramento area. Following her retirement from Bank of America in 1991, she and Don moved to Florence. This fulfilled a dream which began some 15 years prior when they visited the town during a summer vacation. Known for her strong faith in God and love for people, AJ was always a part of a community church. While in Florence, she was involved with Crossroad Assemblies of God as a regular attendee, hosting small groups and teaching Sunday School. Alva Jean loved to bake and was an excellent cook — to the benefit of many. Reading and gardening were two other areas she passionately pursued. While at Spruce Point, AJ made many new friends. She also enjoyed the vari- ety of musical guests and bingo nights. The highlight of her week was attending church with faithful friends, usu- ally sharing lunch after- wards. A celebration of life ser- vice will be held for Alva Jean on Saturday, June 22, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Crossroad Assemblies of God in Florence. Burns’s Riverside Chap- el Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrange- ments. Dunes Memorial Chapel serving Florence and the surrounding area “ Our Family, Serving Your Family” Burial & Cremation Service • Onsite Crematory Columnbarium Spaces • Pre-need Planning Serving Lane, Douglas and Coos County Dunes Memorial Chapel 2300 Frontage Road, Reedsport, Oregon 97467 • 541-271-2822 POLICE May 21 • Theft was reported on the 1500 block of Ninth Street • Arrest, with warrant, was reported on the 900 block of Kingwood Street. • Theft was reported on the 2300 block of Highway 101. • Gunshot wound was reported on the 2200 block of 11th Street. May 22 • Criminal mischief was reported on the 1300 block of 10th Street. • Theft was reported on the 1300 block of Highway 101. May 23 • Theft from vehicle was reported on the 1100 block of Maple Street. • Accident, without in- jury, was reported on the 4700 block of Highway 101. • Theft was reported on the 1600 block of 37th Street. • Hit and run was re- ported on the 1700 block of Highway 126. • Arrest, with warrant, was reported on the 1600 block of Rhododendron Drive. May 24 • Harassment was re- ported on the 100 block of Outer Drive. • Criminal mischief was reported on the 2600 block of Highway 101. • Harassment was re- ported on the 2100 block of 16th Street. May 25 • No issues reported. May 26 • Forger y/counterfeit and theft were reported on the 1400 block of bay Street. • Trespass was reported on the 700 block of Laurel Street. May 27 • Harassment was re- ported on the 1600 block of 15th Street. • Assault was reported on the 4500 block of High- way 101. • Trespass was reported on the 2400 block of High- way 101. May 28 • Theft from vehicle was reported on the 1300 block of Rhododendron Drive. • Theft was reported on the 1200 block of Bay Street. • Arrest, with warrant, was reported on the 700 block of Highway 101. CORRECTION Join Us and celebrate our 3rd Annual OPEN HOUSE Th ursday, June 13th 4:30-6:30 pm In the June 8 edition of the Siuslaw News, in the front-page article “Veter- an Recognized Nationally,” the name of the recipient of the DAV Volunteer of the Year Award, Jim Swant, was misspelled. Siuslaw News regrets the error. Stop by and say hello, enjoy live music and light refreshments 1625 12th Street | Florence, Oregon 541-997-5926 www.WREfl orence.com FLORENCE AIR ACADEMY & THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB Take to the Skies August 5th - August 16th • For Teens 12 - 18 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Lane County is partnering with Aero Legends Biplane Rides August 5-16 for the 3rd Annual Florence Air Academy. All teens 12-18 are invited to apply. The Florence Air Academy, led by COL (Retired) Terry Tomeny, will be a two week course teaching Boys & Girls Club members the principals of aviation and information on careers in the aviation industry. Classes will include a tour of the Coast Guard Helicopter, flying Remote Controlled planes, piloting drones, and the change to go up in a plane one-on-one with an instructor pilot! The Academy activities will be a combination of classroom study, interspersed with hand on activities and flight operation. There is no cost to Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County members. All expenses for members are paid by Aero Legends Biplane Rides. Teens not already a CLUB member can join for a $25 membership fee and $50 Program fee. Date & Hours of Operation: The course will be conducted on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for two consecutive weeks, August 5th – August 16th. Class time will be 0800 - 1200 and 1300 – 1500. Lunch will be provided by The Boys & Girls Club. There will be a graduation ceremony and celebration BBQ held on the last day of the Academy at Hangar 26E at noon. All family members are invited to attend. Prior to the graduation ceremony, Academy graduates will take to the skies with a qualified pilot. Families are invited to watch graduates and hear their teen make the radio calls during flight! Instructors: Terry Tomeny is a former USAF and Lockheed Martin Test Pilot and current Flight Instructor with over 45 years of flying experience in aircraft ranging from Reno Air Racers to F-16 Fighters to C-17 Transports. GREAT FUTURES START HERE. Don’t Delay! REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 17! ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE SO SIGN UP NOW! OF WESTERN LANE COUNTY Applications are available at the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center located at 1501 Airport Road, Florence. Whatever It Takes To Build Great Futures 541-902-0304 www.bgcwlc.org
