Wayne W. Maynard

Long time Eugene Resident and Retired Business owner, Wayne Maynard passed away, from Heart Failure at home. He leaves behind his loving wife and life's partner, Lori who was with him at his passing. Wayne, also known as Dutch, by many, was a talented and diverse man. He owned Bars and Wedding Chapels in Reno Nevada and as an Ordained Minister preformed over 3,000 weddings during that time.

Wayne was also a Real Estate Developer, owning properties in Oregon and Idaho. He was a Commercial Appraiser and Appraised over 3 Billion Dollars of Large Real Estate Developments all over the United States and United Kingdom.

Wayne also loved to sing and play his guitar with friends and family in jam sessions. His lovely voice was in love with Country Western Music, especially those written by Kris Kristofferson. Wayne's extended family and friends loved getting together. He loved the family get together's and enjoyed the closeness of the family. He was a caring, loving man who never met a stranger.

Wayne was a Certified Flight Instructor, who loved nothing more than being up among the clouds. Many of his students went on to become involved in commercial flying. Those who stayed as Private Pilots' also we re still in contact with him over the years. He had a Private Pilot school at the Creswell Airport in Creswell Oregon in the Early 2000's. He was very proud of each and every one of his students of which there were many.

He had two Sons and two Daughters, Willard Wayne (Wayne Jr.) and Daniel Mark (Danny) and Virginia Ruth (Ginger) who preceded him in death. He has a daughter, Lois Michelle (Miki) who resides in Iowa. He was a Grandfather of 7 and Great Grandfather of 4.

We will miss this man sorely, our lives will have a void where he once lived.

Even though he was not a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints his prior flight student and his friends wanted to honor him by holding his Memorial Service at 3132 River Rd., on November 16th,at 2:00 where all are welcome to help celebrate his life. There will be food and fellowship following for all who would like to participate.