Eileen-Hagen-Obituary

Eileen Hagen

Portland, Oregon

1932 - 2020

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Portland, Oregon
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Eileen Hagen (Bridenhagen)Nov. 16, 1932 - May 1, 2020 Eileen (Bridenhagen) Hagen, age 87, of Portland passed away peacefully in her sleep at 2:30 a.m., Friday May 1, 2020. Eileen was born in Portland to Theodore and Eileen Fricke. Eileen was a Portland music legend. Her father gave her an...

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When Eileen became my accordion instructor, I had been playing accordion for just a couple of years. My instructor was not at all patient so my parents found Eileen and what a journey I embarked on. She taught me so much about music, playing bass in an accordion band, then the accordion competitions. I learned to play difficult pieces thanks to her patient instruction and she really drew my talent out. I, sorry to have learned of her passing, but I am happy to know her daughter picked up...

She was such a great person. Was a master at teaching.she knew how to get the best out of you. In my eyes she was a star at her craft GOD BLESS HER AND THE SOUND THAT WILL BE FOR EVER MISSED
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What a wonderful person and teacher! She will be missed.

Eileen was an amazing teacher and good friend. She taught our daughters Elizabeth and Amy Laws as well as their dad Jim. Eileen created accordion trios for them. She will be deeply missed. Love to the entire family.