Ron-Eachus-Obituary

Ron Eachus

Salem, Oregon

Aug 17, 1947 – Oct 14, 2023

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BORN
August 17, 1947
DIED
October 14, 2023
LOCATION
Salem, Oregon

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Salem - Ron Eachus, age 76, died from heart failure on October 13 while hiking in Bhutan. A noted Oregon Public Utility Commissioner, state legislator, student activist, civic figure, columnist, and dear friend to many, Ron lived a life in service to others. Born in Nyssa Oregon, Ron...

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Ron and I worked together at the Oregon PUC. Am saddened by the loss of Ron as he was really a person who treated me personally with respect and consideration. Many difficult issues during a turbulent time in the utility industries, and he reached out to understand issues and make sensible decisions. I liked and respected him very much.

Ron provided such great leadership to conduct civilized dialogues via the Salem City Club and in many other scenarios, I am sure...RIP, Ron...thank you for all of your work to make a difference while you were here.

Ron was an amazing man - smart, thoughtful, capable, ethical, fun, and funny. A few years ago he wrote a heartfelt letter for my aunt's funeral that I tried, unsuccessfully, to read aloud because it was so profound. He had so many gifts that he used to help others, of which writing was just one. He made a big impact in Oregon and he'll be missed greatly.

To the rivers we ran, the hikes we took, and the memories we shared. Thanks for your friendship.

Ron was a wonderful colleague while working in Jim Weaver´s district office in Eugene. So awesome to read about all his worldly accomplishments.

Thank you Ron for being such a good friend and amazing inspiration to us over the years.