Upcoming Services & Recent Obituaries

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Jan. 20, 1937 - Nov. 12, 2023

Mel Clark passed peacefully at home at the age of 86. He was the youngest of seven children born to Elma and Merle Clark in Bend, OR. The family later moved to Burns, OR where Mel graduated from Burns High School, excelling in academics and sports. 

After graduation he joined the US Navy serving as an electricians mate aboard the USS Montrose. Upon discharge, Mel returned to Burns where he married Sharon (Sherry) Lawrence in 1957.

Mel operated the Flying Ace Hotel and Service Station in Burns before moving the family to Eugene, OR in the 1960's. Mel worked as a delivery driver, then service technician through his 23 year career with Willamette Beverage Co where he retired from in 1998.

A devoted family man, Mel enjoyed attending his children's, and later, Grandchildren's activities. He was an avid Oregon Duck fan.

Mel is preceded in death by his wife in 2020. He is survived by his sister Lois, sons Larry (Maureen), Kerry (Michelle), Chris (Kathy), 9 grand children, and 10 great grand children. 

A memorial service is planned for January 20, 2024 at Rest-Haven.

Dec. 5, 1945 - Oct. 31, 2023

Theresa "Terri" Vieira was born to Clarence M. Vieira Sr. and Mary Theresa Machado Vieira, in Woodland, CA. Terri died of Machado Joseph Disease and is now home with her Lord.

Terri was raised on a dairy in Dixon, CA, graduating from Dixon Unified High School in 1963. She worked as a nurse's aide and worked in Santa Barbara before moving to Eugene in 1971. She began her 37 year career at Sacred Heart Medical Center in January 1972.

Terri graduated cum laude from the University of Portland in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She volunteered for "No One Dies Alone" at Sacred Heart until she retired.

Terri was an active member of The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Over the years she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, was a worship assistant, council member, and a long time Altar Guild member. Her interests included reading, fishing, camping (in a cabin as she aged), singing in choir, and listening to old time stories from local residents. 

A celebration of was held at United Lutheran Church on November 9th.

July 19, 1934 - Oct. 4, 2023

Nita was born to John and Louise Witte in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School in 1953.

She was a devoted wife, mother of 5, grandmother of 12, and great-grandmother of 11. Nita enjoyed sewing beautiful matching clothes for all of her children, she was a tireless homemaker, gardener, cook, and entertainer for both friends and family. She cherished all of her extended family, often hosting gatherings as well as paying them visits.

In 1975 she relocated with her children to Eugene, Oregon. A few years later she and her family moved to Cottage Grove. This move brought many joyful changes in Nita's life through civic involvement with Friends of the Library, the Hospital Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels and Hospice. She and her husband Al were members of the Eugene Swim and Tennis Club, enjoying the sport and acquiring lifelong friends. In retirement she and Al made their final big move to Springfield. They became active members and volunteers at Ebbert Memorial Church.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:30am on December 2, 2023 at Ebbert Memorial Church, 532 C St., Springfield, OR.

July 6, 1928 - Sept. 29, 2023

Esther was born in Seattle, WA to Roy and Maud Erford. Her educational background included English Literature honors at the University of Washington and both undergraduate and graduate courses at the University of California in Berkeley. 

Her employment history - much of it in the San Francisco Bay area - included city government assignments and employment as a private secretary, public relations secretary, and librarian. After retiring in 1992, she moved from San Francisco to Eugene, and in 2016 became a resident of Cascade Manor.

Esther was an inveterate reader all her life, with a special interest in literary fiction, biography, poetry and plays. She was also an avid music and theater buff. In San Francisco, she acted with the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Ballet. After moving to Eugene she continued performing in local stage productions.

In her youth she wrote short stories under the name Esther Shay; and her collected poems, "Leaves From an Autumn Wood", were published in 2015.

A memorial service was held at Rest-Haven on October 12th.