Eric Enderle

Eric Von Enderle, Sr. was born October 9, 1957, in Pasadena, California. He was born to parents, Frank & Delia Enderle, and is survived by his sister, Linda 'Sis' Powell and five children. Eric, 66, died unexpectedly from a heart condition February 19, 2024, in Salem, Oregon.
Eric was the proud parent of Anna (and Andrew), Ericson (and Shana), Jeffrey (and Lindsey), Heather (and Zack), and Alex. His eight grandchildren Amy Beth, Ella Margaret, Hannah, Whade, Kimber, Kenzie, Penelope, and Maverick were the joy of his life. It was his special mission to ensure they were always treated to cookies or sweets while he tuned up their bike, or fixed whatever other item they brought to him for help. To his grandkids (and kids) "Pepa could fix anything." From educating you on the proper lumens for your lighting (car headlights, to interior light bulbs, and even headlamps for camping), to teaching you how to drive a boat and back up a trailer, our dad was there to guide us on it all.
Growing up in Southern California, he had endless stories of his Baja off-road racing hobby and general teenage shenanigans. Eric attended college at Dominican University, before beginning a decades-long career in Radiology. Wanting to spend more time with his growing children, he made a pivot in his career to handyman-style contractor. He had a love of planes, and aviation, which only soared when he obtained his private pilot's license and would take each of his kids on flights around the Willamette Valley. He retired last year and committed to full-time professional Pepa. These days he kept his calendar up to date, to ensure that he never missed an event with his kids or grandkids.
A celebration of Eric's life will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 11am at Bollman's Tribute Center (287 SW Washington St. Dallas, Oregon). In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in his honor.