Michael David Eilers

I had a dream about Mike last night and thought I should get in touch. The dream had something to do with golf. All I could find was this news. What a shock! He would have traded that last par for a lot of better things I'm sure. We were together in the Army as dentists and golfing and skiing friends around 1969-1970 in Germany. As for a comment, some other person (below) said that Mike was the nicest person he'd ever known. There's no way I'd be able to say it any better so I'm settling for...

Dear Eilers family-I knew Mike from daily mass at St. Elizabeth's-He was just such a nice person-Always kind and asking about others. I am sure your loss is most difficult-However, his faith was so great-It must make a tough situation a bit easier-All of my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your family-Carla Loughlin

Dear Mary Kay- John and I are so saddened with your loss of Mike. I will always miss him at the MAC as we each exercised. He was our dentist and a friend. His smile will always be a part of me. Sally Gould

Dear Eilers Family,
I was so saddened to hear about Dr. Eilers. He had been my dentist from the time I was three years old until the time he retired. He became a fixture in my and my family's life. He and my dad, Gervis, would always joke around, and he always asked me about all of the member of my family when I saw him. I would see him at Beaverton High school games, and he would go out of his way to say hello. My whole family sends our condolences. We have continued to go to the same...

Mary K and sons,

I knew Mike from 3 yrs at Central where I had great respect for his many talents, humility, and his bright, genial personality. Although we didn't connect over the yrs, it is clear that these features only strengthened with time. Reading of Mike's impact on those around him makes the sun a little brighter even here in Alaska. We are so sorry for your loss.

Dear Eilers Family:

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Eilers was my dentist when I lived in Portland as a child, and I think of him frequently as I now take my kids to the dentist. I remember how friendly he was and how he made our trips to the dentist less stressful with his sunny disposition. The Hoffman family is thinking of you during this difficult time.
Katie Hoffman Kister

In the many years that Dr. Eilers served our family's dental needs, he was always a very kind and considerate man. Our deepest sympathy to the family during this most difficult time. I learned a lot about him that I never knew from the beautiful write-up in the newspaper. It's terribly sad to lose someone who offered so much and still had a lot to give. Remembering you in our prayers.
--The Bowles Family--Chris, Gerry, Brian, Karen and Lynn

Dear Mary K and Family,
I knew Mike from his school days at St. Rose through Central Catholic and through his dental practice. He was 3 grades ahead of me, but his classmates, the Kudron's, were my neighbors. We played ball a few times. Mike was our family dentist from the office in NE Portland through his whole career on Garden Home Road.
I can honestly say I never have known a better man, husband, father and grandfather than your Mike. Jan and I are so sorry for your loss at...

We competed against each other in High School, then ended up attending Oregon State together. We met up on the basketball court and immediately became friends. He was so easy to get to know. He was the main reason that I joined his fraternity, the Fijis. What a great time! His smile was second to none. Although we crossed paths only occasionaly after he left OSU I thought of him oten, as he was a person that you just felt fortunate to know. I feel bad that we won't have any more rounds of...