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6 Wednesday, October 11, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Obituaries Robert Lee Eberhard May 6, 1935 — September 26, 2017 Robert L. Eberhard, the familiar face and voice of Eberhard’s Dairy Products in Central Oregon, died Tuesday, September 26, at his home in Redmond, end- ing his fight with cancer. Bob Eberhard was born May 6, 1935, in Prineville, to Swiss immigrant John Eberhard and his wife, Nelda. Bob was a hard-working boy, starting a paper route at 12 years of age and later in his teens, cleaning offices of US Bank and the telephone com- pany. In 1953 Bob graduated from Redmond Union High School. He then attended Central Oregon Community College, and later transferred to Oregon State University where he graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science degree with a technical minor in dairy products. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Bob met his wife, Kaye, at OSU and they were mar- ried on July 3, 1958, for 57 years until Kaye passed away on March 25, 2016. They had two children: Theodore Lee, who died in April, 2011, from ALS, and Holly Lynn Eberhard-Maloney, who survives. Also surviv- ing is grandson James David (JD) Maloney, Jr., and two step-grandchildren: Connor Flanagan and McKenzie Flanagan. After graduating from OSU, Bob served in the United States National Guard. His first job upon discharge from the mili- tary, was with Del Monte in San Francisco. In 1962 Bob went to work for Dictaphone Corporation in Seattle. While living in Bellevue they adopted their first child, Theodore Lee. In August of 1964, Bob, Kaye and Ted moved to Redmond to join the family business with his father, John Eberhard, Sr. In 1965, the Eberhard family grew with the adop- tion of their second child, Holly Lynn. During that time Bob, together with his father, and brothers Jack and Richard, expanded the fam- ily business into what it is today. Currently Eberhard’s Dairy Products is a full-ser- vice dairy operation located in Redmond employing over 50 people, with distribu- tion throughout the state of Oregon. It is currently oper- ated by third-generation fam- ily member Mark Eberhard, Bob’s nephew. Bob has created a last- ing impact and legacy in Redmond, Central Oregon, and statewide with his community service as a member and chairman of the boards of St. Charles Health System, and Central Oregon Community College. In addition, he served as a board member and president of the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and of the Redmond Executives Association, and the boards of High Desert Museum, Redmond Development Commission, OSU Alumni Association and the Beaver Club. Bob was an avid Beaver supporter, rarely missing the Beavers’ home games. Bob was a member of the Redmond Presbyterian Church. In the business world, Bob served on the board of the Oregon Dairy Products Commission, as a board member and Chairman of the Board of National Quality Check’d Dairy Products Association. In addition, Bob served on the board of directors of a number of other businesses in which he owned an interest. Bob is survived by his brother Richard Eberhard; sister, Mary Louise Barnes; d a u g h t e r H o l l y Ly n n Eberhard; grandson James David (JD) Maloney Jr.; two step-grandchildren: Connor Flanagan and McKenzie Flanagan; and many nephews and nieces. Kenneth “Tuck” Jerome Johnson March 5, 1939 — October 4, 2017 The Eberhard family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. William Martin, and the staff at St. Charles Cancer Center, Hospice of Redmond, and his caregivers, who gave Bob 24-hour-a-day care and companionship. May God bless richly those who care for those who cannot care for themselves. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, at Highland Baptist Church, 3100 SW Highland Ave., Redmond, with an ice cream social to follow. If you wish, the fam- ily suggests memorial gifts be sent to: The Dairy Science Facility Oregon State University Foundation, Notation: In Memory of Robert L. Eberhard, 850 SW 35th St., Corvallis, OR 97333. 4 OUT OF 5 MEN SAY THEIR HAIR FEELS STRONGER, LOOKS THICKER... Kenneth Jerome Johnson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Ken and Mary Johnson. He grew up in Minneapolis and was fondly known as “Tuck” by his close family. He attended Roosevelt High School and later graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1961 with a B.S. degree in Forestry. Ken married Judith Ann Johnson on June 22, 1963 in Willmar, Minnesota, at Vinje Lutheran Church. They were happily married for 54 years. Ken and Judy raised two boys, Eric Robert and Matthew Hans. Ken lived his dream, patrolling the woods as a Forester for 30 years in many states including Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, and Oregon. Ken brought his family west to Oregon in 1979, where he shared his love of the outdoors with his family. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and anything in the outdoors. Ken’s hobbies included traditional archery and mak- ing his own bows and arrows from wood he gathered in the forest. He also enjoyed pho- tography, golfing, gold pros- pecting, working in the yard, and travel. For a big man, Ken was light on his feet. He and Judy enjoyed dancing together from the day they met. Ken and Judy lived in Sisters, OR for 22 years; they lived in Newberg, Oregon, for the last year of Ken’s life. Ken is survived by his wife, Judy; his sons, Eric and Matthew; and two grandchil- dren, Ellie and Ben. 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