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BORDNER—Wanda Bordner,
born May 8, 1926, passed away
Aug. 1, 2021.
She was a former member of the
art association.
BROWNE—Susan L. Browne,
née Richardson, passed away on
Dec. 26,
2020, at
the age of
78.
She
was born
in Port-
land, Ore.,
to I.E. “Er-
nie” and
Frances R.
Susan L. Browne
(Schnei-
der) Richardson. The family
moved to Florence, Ore., in 1943,
where she lived for more than 47
years.
Susan attended Siuslaw High
School and was crowned Queen
Rhododendra at the annual Rho-
dodendron Festival in 1959. She
graduated with highest honors
and attended the University of
Oregon, where she was a member
of the Theta Delta Chapter of the
Delta Delta Delta Sorority.
As a young wife and moth-
er, Susan was active in civic life
and sports in Florence. She was a
member of the Florence Ladies of
Elks, serving as president in 1969,
and a member of Soroptimist In-
ternational of Florence and Ep-
silon Sigma Alpha International.
She was a volunteer chaperone for
the Junior Rhododendron Court
in 1968 and volunteered with Big
Brothers Big Sisters of America.
She was also an amateur com-
petitive bowler and golfer.
Susan had a lifelong interest in
real estate and passion for homes,
renovation and interior deco-
rating. After raising her family,
Susan studied for her real estate
license at the Real Estate School
of Oregon and received it in 1980.
She received her broker license in
1983.
On The Record
OBITUARIES
and 41 days old.
Larry was born on June 18,
1942, in Missouri.
And now it is time to write these
final words that let the people
who loved
him in this
communi-
ty he chose
know of
his pass-
ing. That
is what an
obituar y
is meant
Larry DeBord
to do, it is
meant to announce the occasion
of this sad event in our lives. Lar-
ry DeBord was a gift to all of us
who knew him for each of those
79 years and 41 days of his life.
In the introduction to his book,
“Face,” Larry’s life before Florence
is described: “DeBord’s fascina-
tion with imagery began as a child
as he crawled through the woods
photographing insects and birds.
These pursuits led him to gradu-
ate studies in biology, using pho-
tography as a data-collecting tool.
Changing lenses, Larry jumped
the academic track and wandered
through different woods — he be-
came a carpenter and then a de-
signer of houses.
“His interests in the external
habitats of people evolved to an
interest in their inner habitats —
with ultrasound he imaged living
hearts to evaluate coronary artery
disease. After a decade in dark
exam rooms, he stepped outside
into the sunlight, picked up the
camera and returned to being a
photographer, this time for the
Environmental Protection Agen-
cy. The crawling was now through
the brambles of government bu-
reaucracy. In 2007, he dusted off
his knees and brought his focus to
Florence, Ore.”
Larry was a drywaller, a farmer,
DeBORD—Larry
Wayne a father, a good ole hippy, a pho-
DeBord passed away on July 27, tographer, a mushroom hunter, a
2021, at 12:15. He was 79 years biologist, an explorer, a gardener,
She was a highly regarded real
estate professional for 34 years
and worked in Florence and Can-
by, Ore. She was a member of the
Central Oregon Coast Board of
Realtors, serving as president in
1991, and was a member of the
National Association of Realtors.
One of the many notable sales
during her years in Florence was
the sale of the Florence Golf Club
in 1989, which became Ocean
Dunes Golf Links, and was de-
signed by William G. Robinson.
Thirty-three years after their
graduation from high school, Su-
san married her classmate, first
valentine and lifelong friend, Dr.
Lee Hazen. They were married
in Canby, Ore., in 1993 and lat-
er moved to Molalla. Together
they renovated and created their
beautiful ranch-style home and
property, which became the fam-
ily gathering site for holidays and
many other happy occasions. Su-
san resided there until her death.
Susan is survived by her hus-
band, Orval “Lee” Hazen, DMD
(retired) of Bend, Ore.; daugh-
ter, Kim L. Knowlen (Patrick) of
Eugene, Ore.; stepchildren, Hei-
di Spencer and Tyrone Hazen,
both of Bend, Ore., and Jessica
(Browne) Farnsworth of Spanish
Fork, Utah; brother, Scott A. Rich-
ardson (Pamela) of Happy Valley,
Ore.; niece Amber Richardson;
and nephews Matthew (Sara),
Erik and Sean Richardson. Her
parents preceded her in death.
At Susan’s request, a private
graveside service and interment
were held at Pacific Sunset Memo-
rial Park Cemetery in Florence.
Memorial contributions in her
name may be made to: Molalla
Fire District, Foothills Commu-
nity Church Resource Center, Siu-
slaw Outreach Services or Flor-
ence Food Share.
He is survived by his brothers:
Lonnie “Cork” Kief and Arthur
Dahlgren; his children: Rey Kief,
Zaldy Kief, Kimberlee Kief-Car-
roll, Cynthia Kief and Catherine
Kief Belantes; 11 grandchildren
and six great grandchildren.
Thomas Bruce Kief will be laid
to rest at Pacific Sunset Memorial
in Florence on Saturday, Sept. 4,
2021.
Afterwards, a “Celebration of
Life” will be hosted by Lonnie and
Connie Kief.
Our family would like to thank
Mr. Alan Burns of Burns Funeral
Home for assisting in the transition
of our father’s final resting place
and to Lonnie and Connie Kief for
arranging and opening your home
KIEF—Thomas Bruce Kief, 77, to celebrate and remember our fa-
of Hanford, Calif., passed away ther’s extraordinary life.
on Jan. 29,
OROZCO—Henry
Orozco
2020.
B o r n passed away on Aug. 6, 2021, at the
as Thom- age of 90.
He served his country in the
as Bruce
Dahlgren U n i t e d
to
Alice States Air
L o u i s e Force as a
M c C l e l - staff ser-
land and geant in
Thomas Bruce Kief
Ernest M. St r at e g i c
Dahlgren, Thomas “Tom” was Air Com-
born on Sept. 27, 1942, in the city mand.
After his
of Monroe, Snohomish County,
military
Wash.
Henry Orozco
Adopted by Dorothy S. Kief and s e r v i c e ,
Alonzo “Lon” Kief, Thomas Bruce Henry was hired by Lockheed
Kief grew up in Florence, Ore., Martin, rose through the ranks and
where he shared many fond mem- retired in 1990, when he relocated
to Florence.
ories.
He was an avid golfer, and played
After graduating from Siuslaw
High School, Tom enlisted in the on the Pro-AM Tour twice, part-
United States Navy, retiring after nering with Chi Chi Rodriguez.
Henry is survived by his wife,
22 years of service as a Chief Quar-
Pauline; beloved dog, Cookie; and
termaster.
Tom is remembered for his love a large extended family. His pres-
of fishing and his passion for mu- ence will be sorely missed.
No services are planned. At
sic. From a young age, Tom learned
how to play the guitar. Throughout Henry’s request, inurnment will be
his life, he shared his love of music at Roseburg National Cemetery.
Burns’s Riverside Chapel Flor-
with his family and continued to
play his collection of guitars until ence Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.
his passing.
a handyman, a generous host, an
imaginative cook, a wine aficiona-
do and, most importantly, a friend
— a good and true friend.
He was a man of unlimited cu-
riosity who searched enthusiasti-
cally for the truth and delighted in
a lively exchange of ideas. He was
generous, quietly giving his atten-
tion and resources to the most in
need in our community.
No memorial service is planned.
Should you wish to remember
him with a contribution, Larry
valued Siuslaw Outreach Services
(SOS), Florence Food Share, Flor-
ence Habitat for Humanity and
any organization that supports the
young people of our community.