For assistance 24 hours a day when a death has occurred
call Rest-Haven at (541) 345-8521
Entrusted with providing care and memorialization for the Lane County community since 1929.
Whether pre-planning for yourself or making final arrangements for a loved one, we offer a variety of services to fit your needs
The memorial park grounds and mausoleum are open 9am-5pm daily.
To offer the best experience to the families we serve, the funeral home and cemetery office is open weekdays by appointment only.
Funeral services and appointments are offered
weekdays between 10am and 4pm.
Aug. 31, 1941 - Apr. 6, 2024
Donna Strickland passed away holding the hands of her husband and children.
Donna was born in Geddes, SD to Lloyd and Tena Miller. She loved her family and farm. She earned her nursing degree at Dakota Wesleyan University where she made lifelong friends and met her husband. James and Donna married Dec. 27, 1964 during a South Dakota snowstorm. They spent their honeymoon driving to Eugene to start their new lives together in their forever home.
Donna was passionate about being a nurse, teaching at LCC, and supporting other nurses through the Oregon Nurses Association. In time she worked less and cared for her two children, Tamara and Todd. Donna was a constant supporter of her children's education and activities, volunteering at their schools, scouting troops, and sports teams.
Donna loved to travel and was fortunate to take many adventures with James. Wonderful memories were made from those trips together, especially ones with family and friends.
Donna was a loving, devoted, strong, fierce, and inspiring wife, mom, nana and friend. She is preceded in death by her son Timothy. She is survived by her husband of 59 years James, her children Tamara Rogers and Todd, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
June 25, 1942 - Mar. 27, 2024
Lloyd Arthur Rawlings died of complications from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 81.
Lloyd was born to Emma and Cecil Rawlings in Dover, NH. At the age of six, he moved with his family to Corvallis, OR. There he attended one year at Oregon State University. Prior to transferring and graduating from the University of Oregon where he met the love of his life, Marilyn Speyer.
They married on Aug. 21, 1965 and had two sons, Kevin and Craig. Lloyd returned to the University of Oregon and completed a Master's in Public Administration and worked as a safety consultant. He later opened two Mail Boxes Etc. stores with his older son, Kevin, working there for twenty years before retiring.
Lloyd loved to fish, boat, and scuba dive. He and Marilyn traveled to many warm destinations where he dove. He belonged to the Trailor Sailors, a local boat club. He was an active member of Eugene Southtowne Rotary.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Marilyn, two sons Kevin (Saffron) and Craig (Jennifer), granddaughter Suzanne, two step-grandchildren, John (Tessa) and April Bright.
The funeral will be announced at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Mary's Episcopal Church in his name.
Nov. 6, 1943 - Nov. 15, 2023
Wade Allen Minor passed away of cardiac failure after a brief illness. He was born in Tulsa, OK to Jesse and Margaret Minor. The family moved to Oregon when he was a youngster.
Wade graduated from South Eugene Highschool in 1961. That same year he began working for Southern Pacific, following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, becoming a Locomotive Engineer. A career that he loved for more than 45 years.
In 1986 he married Twila Rodgers McKelvey, owner of the former Prescription Shop Pharmacy. They lived a contented life in South Eugene with their dogs until her passing in 2008. He accepted her children and grandchildren as if they were his own.
Wade is survived by his daughters: Molly Arnold Madden of Eugene, OR and Amy Butler of Vale, OR. His son Jeffrey Arnold of Alexandria, VA preceded him in death in 2012. He is also survived by his sister Carole Hillabrant of Eugene, and nephew Allen Wexler of India. He has six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
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.
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.
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.
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