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2A | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS On The Record Game Day Fundraiser $15.00 per person includes lunch RESERVE YOUR TABLE NOW Doors open at 11:30 – Lunch served at Noon October 16, 2019 Florence Elks Lodge (North Door-Follow signs) Brought to you by Friends of Florence Van Fans OBITUARY PA R K E R — R o b e r t a “Bobbi” Parker, 80, of Flor- ence, passed away at her home while surrounded by family on Sept. 19, 2019. Bobbi was an only child and was born July 25, 1939, to parents Robert and May Somer- meyer in Oak Park, Ill. B o b - bi’s father Roberta died three Parker months before her birth, causing her to be raised by a single mother. At age 8, Bobbi had an accident while trying to teach herself to roller skate. Her mother rushed her to the doctor’s office, where she was given an anti-tox- in shot, which later caused a severe allergic reaction, paralyzing her from the waist down and causing deafness. The paralyzation even- tually went away but the deafness did not. From that point on, she was forced to continue her education in special schools specifically for the deaf, teaching how to live and maintain in a “hear- ing world.” She was not allowed to learn sign lan- guage but later in life Bobbi took sign language classes and taught herself. She completed her edu- cation in 1960, when she graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in ac- counting. Bobbi met her husband, Loren Parker, while attend- ing Northern Illinois Uni- versity. They married in August 1960 and remained married until her death. They had two children; Kim, born in February 1962, and Scott, born in August 1965. They lived in Plainfield, Ill., until they moved to the Oregon coast in the summer of 1979. Bobbi’s employment ca- reer consisted mainly of working for the Olin Cor- poration as an accountant for a little over 10 years in Illinois, and then again managing books for her and Loren’s business, West- lane Disposal in Florence for 20 years. Bobbi was very active in all sorts of endeavors. She loved to play cards and was an excellent bridge player and holds a “Life Master” in Duplicate Bridge. She played weekly in the Flor- ence Bridge Club. She also loved to read books and volunteered some of her time at the Florence Public Library as well as the Food Share program in Florence. She loved flowers and would garden every summer around their home as well as at the office where their business was located. Then there were the crafts — she was amaz- ing! She was a seasoned seamstress and made homemade gifts and holi- day decorations which she shared with many family members and friends. She loved to make all her own cards and had quite the stamp collection. She framed many of her nee- dlepoint projects and put them up as lovely decora- tions on the walls in her home. There was not a time when Bobbi sat idle. Even at the end of the day, when all work was done, she would be playing games on her computer or watching her favorite CSI episode (with closed captioning, of course). She was very competi- tive and hated losing. She enjoyed watching Scott play football and became an avid sports fan. Bobbi loved her fam- ily — she loved her two Public invited to Public Works Day event The City of Florence Public Works Department will host the 2019 Public Works Day open house on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. This free, family friendly event is open to the public and will be lo- cated at the Public Works Operations Center, 2675 Kingwood St. Activities and demon- strations will be programed throughout the day to pro- vide a behind-the-scenes look into the city’s Public Works operations. The different divisions of Public Works will have in- teractive displays giving the community an opportunity to meet and chat with the crew, see the equipment and tour the facility. “We are thrilled to be able to open our doors to the residents of Florence,” said Public Works Director Mike Miller. A short program will begin at 4 p.m. with an in- troduction by Mayor Joe Henry. Meet Lisa. PeaceHealth nurse leader. Breast cancer survivor. Mountain climber. kids, her three grandchil- dren: Jeremy, Ashley and Gabbi; as well as her three great-grandsons: Mason, Jax and Jace. And we all loved her — immensely! We have so many great stories to share because our Mom/Gramma was one funny lady! She had a way of making whatever event we were celebrating even more fun because of her bright and shining spirit. It’s going to be tough to celebrate without her; she will be sorely missed. She was a “light” most definitely. Roberta is survived by her husband, Loren; her two children, Kim and Scott Parker; her three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held Oct. 20 at Gre- entrees Village Rec Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. to RESERVE A TABLE Please call: Marianna McConville 541-997-6864 Lynn Kayser 541-902-2547 Sharon Gelmstedt 541-991-3209 45% Off Implants NOW Dr. James Ridley, D.D.S. • Dr. Dane Schapper Free Consultation Full Service Cosmetic Dentistry Crowns Extractions (as low as $89*) Fillings Implant Crowns Cleanings Root Canals Cosmetic Dentures Implant Dentures “We do it all right here. You don’t have to go anywhere else!” 208 Nopal | Florence *Conditions Apply CALL NOW 541-997-6226 Through early detection and the right team, today she’s climbing mountains and living life to the fullest. 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