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2A | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS On The Record OBITUARIES S A N DE R S — Ma x i n e Thelma Burgess Sanders, 94, passed away peacefully Dec. 3, 2019, at her home in Veneta, leaving family and friends who will miss her greatly. Maxine was born on Aug. 21, 1925, in Scotts- bluff, Neb., to Henry William B u r - gess and Maxine E d i t h Sanders Z e t t a Cooke, the second young- est of 10 children. She grew up in the midst of the depression in Nebras- ka and South Dakota. She met her future husband and soulmate, Maurice Keith Sanders, in late 1949 in Denver, marrying him on Jan. 28, 1950. They subsequently moved to Southern Cali- fornia, living most of their lives in the San Fernan- do Valley of Los Angeles. After their two children, Michalene Kerry Sanders Douglas-Beck and Mau- rice Keith Sanders, Jr., reached their early teen years, Maxine attended ju- nior college and then went on to San Fernando Valley State College, which later became California State University, Northridge. After receiving her bach- elor of arts degree in so- ciology, she subsequently earned a master of arts de- gree in education and her teaching credential. She worked from 1970 to 1995 in the Los Angeles Unified School District as a teacher and counselor. After 25 years in the ed- ucation field, she retired and spent many happy years traveling the world with her husband. Fol- lowing his death in 2006, Maxine moved to Florence for health reasons and en- joyed a new chapter of her life, making many new friends. Later she moved to Veneta, where she con- tinued to live a full life un- til her death. She was a generous woman with a great sense of humor, keen insight into people and an infec- tious smile. She was an avid reader who loved classical music, travel and her grandchildren, as well as blue martinis and red wine. She is survived by her daughter, Michalene (Mik- ie) Kerry Sanders Doug- las-Beck of Berthoud, Colo., and her son, Mau- rice (Maury) Keith Sand- ers, Jr., of Florence, Ore.; her four grandchildren: Tara Bevin Woodall (Dale Woodall), Trevor Joseph Sanders (Jayme Sanders), Sari Savannah Mayhue (Shaun Mayhue) and Jozi Kerry Pearson (Nick Ros- seau); eight great-grand- children: Dashiell Henry Woodall, Elizabeth Marie Sanders, Annabelle Grace Sanders, Michael Alexan- der Sanders, Nathan James Sanders, Zoie Aoiveann Kerry del Angel, Kyle Da- vis Mayhue, Carter Vann Mayhue and Dania Harp- er Mayhue. She also leaves behind two very special friends whom she loved dearly, Elke Dodd of Flor- ence and Cherie Bray of Veneta. There will be a private family gathering during interment at the Oakwood Memorial Park and Cem- etery in Chatsworth, Ca- lif., where she will rest for eternity next to the love of her life, Keith. McPhedran—Richard (“Mac”) McPhedran, 81, of Florence, Ore., passed away Dec. 10, 2019. Mac was born in La Sal- le, Ill., to Alex and Velma McPhedran. Mac served e i g h t y e a r s in the U.S. Air Force, during which he was sta- tioned in Richard McPhedran Vietnam and also worked as an aircraft me- chanic. After re-entering civilian life, Mac worked for over 20 years in Cal- ifornia as a PG& E fore- man. Mac was a member of the Elks Lodge and was a very skilled carpenter who enjoyed undertaking building projects for his family’s home and for close friends. Mac also enjoyed dancing to live music. Mac is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; lovely daughters Carol, Dawna, Bridget, Donna and De- nise; devoted sons Michael and Chris; his brother Dan; and numerous won- derful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mac was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brother, Ronald. Mac loved to dance and, with his wife and dance partner Linda, made a last- ing impression with their beautiful and uniquely decorated cowboy hats and attire. Mac — My well-dressed rhinestone cowboy forev- er — we are all comforted and confident knowing that you are on that special path known as an electric slide followed by a 10-step dance into a beautiful place called Heaven. Honey, we will all surely miss you and vow to continue to live and love in your honor. A celebration of life will take place at a time to be later determined. Arrangements by Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home. KALLAS—Linda Lea Kallas passed in her sleep Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. Linda taught all that you can give without receiving. She was loved and cher- ished by friends and fam- ily from coast to coast. Be hap- py that she is no Linda Kallas longer in pain, because she wouldn’t have had it any other way. She will always be missed. Burns’s Riverside Chap- el Florence Funeral Home is in charge of all arrange- ments. 12-19-58 to 2-05-04 19th ANNUAL ‘TREE OF GIVING’ Begins Monday, December 2nd. Stop by for a coffee or hot chocolate and cookies. Select an ornament from the tree representing gift requests for specific necessities by a high school student in our community. 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