Edward David Eilertsen

Edward David Eilertsen

Edward David Eilertsen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 16, 2025.
Edward was born December 20, 1945, to parents Edward Jr and Dolena Vae Eilertsen. Ed passed away 11/27/2024 at his home in Grants Pass, Oregon. He is survived by his siblings Kristine Lee Mcgonegal (John), Rosemary Ann Giusto (Michael), and David Lee Eilertsen (Sonya).

Ed grew up in Gresham, OR, and attended Gresham Grade and High School. He spent his senior year and graduated from Newport, OR, high school. He later went to Portland State and got his MBA, and later, his CPAEd was stationed in the army in Germany and was on the ski patrol. He was involved in many sports but golf was his passion, spending many vacations playing different courses.

A service will be held 1:00 May 22, 2025 at Willamett National Cemetery, located at 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd., Happy Valley. Maps will be provided at the Administration office 15 to 30 minutes before service.

Ed touched many lives and will be missed.

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