Gary Hoberg1933- 2016Gary Hoberg, 82 peacefully passed away October 16th, 2016. He was a long time resident of Florence. He was born on Dec 10, 1933, the son of Ralph and Icle Hoberg where his parents traveled over the hill to Eugene for his birth. After his parents divorced, Gary and his mother moved to Eugene when he was in the eighth grade. There he finished high school at South Eugene and joined the Army. He served in Korea from 1954 to 1955. After the Army he returned to Eugene to help his mother with her health issues. He was a very devoted son. He visited his Dad, Ralph & Eva Hines-Hoberg, in Florence often and that was where he re-united with Wanda Ziemer his best friend and love of his life. They were married on May 12, 1956. Gary was an active member of the Florence community his entire life. He volunteered as a fire fighter for many years and served as the Fire Chief from 1964-1968. Gary also served on the Rural Fire board as a director. He was a member of the Florence Elks Lodge #1858 and member of the Florence Rotary Club, serving as the 1983-84 President and a Paul Harris Fellow. Gary made several long lasting contributions to the Florence community. He and his wife Wanda ran Hoberg's Chevron Service for over 30 years. One of his most long lasting contributions to the community was his helping to found Oregon Pacific Bank. Being a founding board member was very important to him and helped this community grow strong. Gary enjoyed living in the Pacific Northwest and deeply enjoyed being outdoors. He and Wanda were members of the Emerald Road Runners four-wheel drive club and they enjoyed four-wheeling on the beaches and Eastern Oregon as often as they could. After selling their business in 1992, to their daughter Shasta & husband, they retired and would often pack a few things and head out on the open road to go hunting, or visit friends and family. He also took pride in his beautiful yard. Gary is preceded in death by his wife Wanda, step brother Ray Hines and parents. He is survived by son Rand & Beverly Hoberg of Springfield; daughter Shasta & Kevin McMullen of Florence; and son Jim Hoberg & wife Carrie Moore of Florence. Grand children Anthony & Beige McMullen, Mckenzie & Justin Kramer, Jennifer Hoberg, Jessica Hoberg, Jordan & Jammie Hoberg, Jenna Hoberg. Great grandchildren, Gavin Hoberg, Gesme, Sarhara, & Samantha Kramer, and Allen & Jade McMullen; his brother, Richard and wife Debra Hoberg A memorial for Gary will be held at Burn's Riverside Chapel at 2765 Kingwood St, Florence, OR on Saturday November 5th at 11:00am. Contributions can be made to Peace Health Hospice & Home Health.