ERIC EGLAND
Eric GlenAlan Egland, age 64, of West Linn, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital after a courageous battle with fungal meningitis. He was the beloved husband of Sally Egland of West Linn.
Eric was born in Portland, Oregon on November 17, 1950. He was the son of the late Glen and Esther (Janz) Egland. Eric graduated from Washington High School in Portland with the class of 1968. This is where is met his future wife and love of his life, Sally. They were married at All Saints Catholic Church in Portland on December 18, 1970. Eric attended University of Oregon and then graduated from Portland State University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. His first job after college was working for the Boy Scouts of America as a District Executive (1972-1976). The majority of Eric's professional career was in food industry sales and marketing. Eric worked for Kraft General Foods (Maxwell House Division) from 1976-1987 in Portland, OR, Anaheim, CA, Cincinnati, OH and White Plains, NY, and also Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream (1987-1998). At the time of his death, Eric was an Executive Director for Oregon Ice Cream (2001-2006; 2009-present). Eric also worked for Lifeline First Aid, the Portland Tribune and AmeriCold Logistics. In his spare time, Eric enjoyed spectator sports, especially baseball and watching Monday night football with the same group of men for over 25 years. Eric was an active volunteer and spent many hours giving back to his church and community. He previously served as a Board member for The City of Hope and St. Francis Dining Hall. At the time of his death, Eric was a member of the West Linn Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus.
Eric is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sally (Swinford) Egland; four children, Aaron (Alina) Egland, Adam (Elizabeth) Egland, Ben Egland and Abby Egland; two grandchildren, Luke and Elliot Egland; brother, Bruce (Sonjia) Egland; brothers and sister-in-law, Bennie (Karen) Swinford, Jack Swinford, Susan (Guy) Elliott and Craig (Anne) Swinford and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Eric and his wife created a warm, inviting home for their children and friends. Eric was the ultimate host, who loved serving guests his favorite ice cream or frozen novelty. He was most proud of his wife and children and especially treasured vacations spent with them (the favorites were in Maui, HI).
A funeral Mass and reception will be held on Friday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Parish in Tualatin, OR. All are invited to attend this celebration of Eric's life. Interment will be a private event for immediate family only at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the West Linn Lions Club college scholarship program (West Linn Lions Foundation, 19363 Willamette Dr., West Linn, OR 97068).