Published on the Daily News Online on April 19, 2015
Earl Edward Weber, 87, a leader by example, entered into heaven on April 13, 2015. He was an ordinary man who touched people's lives in extraordinary ways. He was loved by everyone who knew him. The seeds of compassion he sowed in his family will keep bearing fruit for generations to come.
Earl was born Sept. 5, 1927, in Herrington, Kan., to Henry and Lulu (Lee) Weber. As a young man, Earl served in both the Army and Navy. After his honorable discharge in 1952, Earl found his way to Longview, where he met the love of his life, Evelyn Frost. They married in 1956 and enjoyed 47 years of a happy, fulfilling marriage until Evelyn's death in 2003.
Together, through the years, Earl and Evelyn turned 10 acres of trees and brush into the most beautiful and peaceful home setting a person could ever dream of. Surrounded by streams and the calming sound of running water, the Weber homestead would be the meeting place of many family reunions, gatherings and birthday parties. It was a wonderful place of joy and peacefulness people simply wanted to visit.
Earl had a quiet way about him that left a footprint upon your heart and a warm smile on your soul, and you knew you would never be the same again; you were forever changed by his quick wit and kindness.
Earl enjoyed a long and successful career at Weyerhaeuser Co., retiring as a supervisor from the plywood shipping department. After retirement Earl and Evelyn spent many winters as RVing snowbirds. They traveled to California and Arizona. Upon returning home, they brought back to life all the stories and the wonderful times they shared while on their travels.
When he was at home, Earl took pleasure in working the Weber homestead. You would find him forever falling trees, planting gardens, moving dirt and rocks, building structures, remodeling and pouring concrete. His work ethic was both amazing and unbelievable. When it was time to relax, you would find him with his youngest son, Ross, on the boat reeling in a salmon, happy as a clam at high tide, or walking the surf of the beach digging his limit of clams.
Earl's greatest treasure and joy in life was being surrounded by his loving family, and he looked forward to each and every moment he could spend with them. It was a true testament to watch him sit back, look out, watching his family with pride, and see all the love he felt for his sons, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. For woven in each and every one of them is the fabric that made Earl who is — a great man and their hero.
"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever."
Earl is survived by three children, Keith Weber (Karla) of Longview, Crystal Moss (Ron) of Sandy, Ore., and Ross Weber (Irene) of Longview; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Earl Weber's life is planned for 2 p.m. April 26 at Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park & Crematory.
Earl Edward Weber, 87, a leader by example, entered into heaven on April 13, 2015. He was an ordinary man who touched people's lives in extraordinary ways. He was loved by everyone who knew him. The seeds of compassion he sowed in his family will keep bearing fruit for generations to come.
Earl was born Sept. 5, 1927, in Herrington, Kan., to Henry and Lulu (Lee) Weber. As a young man, Earl served in both the Army and Navy. After his honorable discharge in 1952, Earl found his way to Longview, where he met the love of his life, Evelyn Frost. They married in 1956 and enjoyed 47 years of a happy, fulfilling marriage until Evelyn's death in 2003.
Together, through the years, Earl and Evelyn turned 10 acres of trees and brush into the most beautiful and peaceful home setting a person could ever dream of. Surrounded by streams and the calming sound of running water, the Weber homestead would be the meeting place of many family reunions, gatherings and birthday parties. It was a wonderful place of joy and peacefulness people simply wanted to visit.
Earl had a quiet way about him that left a footprint upon your heart and a warm smile on your soul, and you knew you would never be the same again; you were forever changed by his quick wit and kindness.
Earl enjoyed a long and successful career at Weyerhaeuser Co., retiring as a supervisor from the plywood shipping department. After retirement Earl and Evelyn spent many winters as RVing snowbirds. They traveled to California and Arizona. Upon returning home, they brought back to life all the stories and the wonderful times they shared while on their travels.
When he was at home, Earl took pleasure in working the Weber homestead. You would find him forever falling trees, planting gardens, moving dirt and rocks, building structures, remodeling and pouring concrete. His work ethic was both amazing and unbelievable. When it was time to relax, you would find him with his youngest son, Ross, on the boat reeling in a salmon, happy as a clam at high tide, or walking the surf of the beach digging his limit of clams.
Earl's greatest treasure and joy in life was being surrounded by his loving family, and he looked forward to each and every moment he could spend with them. It was a true testament to watch him sit back, look out, watching his family with pride, and see all the love he felt for his sons, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. For woven in each and every one of them is the fabric that made Earl who is — a great man and their hero.
"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever."
Earl is survived by three children, Keith Weber (Karla) of Longview, Crystal Moss (Ron) of Sandy, Ore., and Ross Weber (Irene) of Longview; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Earl Weber's life is planned for 2 p.m. April 26 at Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park & Crematory.
Published on the Daily News Online on April 19, 2015
Earl Edward Weber, 87, a leader by example, entered into heaven on April 13, 2015. He was an ordinary man who touched people's lives in extraordinary ways. He was loved by everyone who knew him. The seeds of compassion he sowed in his family will keep bearing fruit for generations to come.
Earl was born Sept. 5, 1927, in Herrington, Kan., to Henry and Lulu (Lee) Weber. As a young man, Earl served in both the Army and Navy. After his honorable discharge in 1952, Earl found his way to Longview, where he met the love of his life, Evelyn Frost. They married in 1956 and enjoyed 47 years of a happy, fulfilling marriage until Evelyn's death in 2003.
Together, through the years, Earl and Evelyn turned 10 acres of trees and brush into the most beautiful and peaceful home setting a person could ever dream of. Surrounded by streams and the calming sound of running water, the Weber homestead would be the meeting place of many family reunions, gatherings and birthday parties. It was a wonderful place of joy and peacefulness people simply wanted to visit.
Earl had a quiet way about him that left a footprint upon your heart and a warm smile on your soul, and you knew you would never be the same again; you were forever changed by his quick wit and kindness.
Earl enjoyed a long and successful career at Weyerhaeuser Co., retiring as a supervisor from the plywood shipping department. After retirement Earl and Evelyn spent many winters as RVing snowbirds. They traveled to California and Arizona. Upon returning home, they brought back to life all the stories and the wonderful times they shared while on their travels.
When he was at home, Earl took pleasure in working the Weber homestead. You would find him forever falling trees, planting gardens, moving dirt and rocks, building structures, remodeling and pouring concrete. His work ethic was both amazing and unbelievable. When it was time to relax, you would find him with his youngest son, Ross, on the boat reeling in a salmon, happy as a clam at high tide, or walking the surf of the beach digging his limit of clams.
Earl's greatest treasure and joy in life was being surrounded by his loving family, and he looked forward to each and every moment he could spend with them. It was a true testament to watch him sit back, look out, watching his family with pride, and see all the love he felt for his sons, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. For woven in each and every one of them is the fabric that made Earl who is — a great man and their hero.
"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever."
Earl is survived by three children, Keith Weber (Karla) of Longview, Crystal Moss (Ron) of Sandy, Ore., and Ross Weber (Irene) of Longview; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Earl Weber's life is planned for 2 p.m. April 26 at Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park & Crematory.
Earl Edward Weber, 87, a leader by example, entered into heaven on April 13, 2015. He was an ordinary man who touched people's lives in extraordinary ways. He was loved by everyone who knew him. The seeds of compassion he sowed in his family will keep bearing fruit for generations to come.
Earl was born Sept. 5, 1927, in Herrington, Kan., to Henry and Lulu (Lee) Weber. As a young man, Earl served in both the Army and Navy. After his honorable discharge in 1952, Earl found his way to Longview, where he met the love of his life, Evelyn Frost. They married in 1956 and enjoyed 47 years of a happy, fulfilling marriage until Evelyn's death in 2003.
Together, through the years, Earl and Evelyn turned 10 acres of trees and brush into the most beautiful and peaceful home setting a person could ever dream of. Surrounded by streams and the calming sound of running water, the Weber homestead would be the meeting place of many family reunions, gatherings and birthday parties. It was a wonderful place of joy and peacefulness people simply wanted to visit.
Earl had a quiet way about him that left a footprint upon your heart and a warm smile on your soul, and you knew you would never be the same again; you were forever changed by his quick wit and kindness.
Earl enjoyed a long and successful career at Weyerhaeuser Co., retiring as a supervisor from the plywood shipping department. After retirement Earl and Evelyn spent many winters as RVing snowbirds. They traveled to California and Arizona. Upon returning home, they brought back to life all the stories and the wonderful times they shared while on their travels.
When he was at home, Earl took pleasure in working the Weber homestead. You would find him forever falling trees, planting gardens, moving dirt and rocks, building structures, remodeling and pouring concrete. His work ethic was both amazing and unbelievable. When it was time to relax, you would find him with his youngest son, Ross, on the boat reeling in a salmon, happy as a clam at high tide, or walking the surf of the beach digging his limit of clams.
Earl's greatest treasure and joy in life was being surrounded by his loving family, and he looked forward to each and every moment he could spend with them. It was a true testament to watch him sit back, look out, watching his family with pride, and see all the love he felt for his sons, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. For woven in each and every one of them is the fabric that made Earl who is — a great man and their hero.
"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever."
Earl is survived by three children, Keith Weber (Karla) of Longview, Crystal Moss (Ron) of Sandy, Ore., and Ross Weber (Irene) of Longview; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Earl Weber's life is planned for 2 p.m. April 26 at Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park & Crematory.
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