George Elmer Eichner, 67, of Lebanon, Oregon passed into the arms of the Lord, Saturday, March 22, 2014 while snowmobiling in the mountains he loved. He was born in McMinnville to Goldwin and Lucille (Cooper) Eichner. George was one of six children.

At the time of his calling, he was surrounded by his snowmobile family of the Mount Jefferson Snowmobile Club and his long-time companion, Susan Lowen, of Lebanon.

George served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He married Linda Lehman on May 17, 1974 in Phoenix, Arizona. They moved to Cortez, Colorado in 1977, where they raised their five children: Rick, Alan, Rebecca, Brenda, and George Jr. The family moved to Oregon in 1989. George was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, and a close friend to many.

George started his career as a lineman in 1971 at Salt River Project in Phoenix, Arizona. He then worked for Empire Electric in Cortez until moving to Oregon. After moving to Oregon, he worked for Consumer Power until his retirement in 2009.

He was an active member of the Mount Jefferson Snowmobile Club since 2002. He dedicated much of his spare time to maintaining the snowmobile trails at the Ray Benson Snow Park. He enjoyed camping and riding in the mountains with his family and friends.

George will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. He will live in our hearts forever and will never be forgotten.

He is survived by: his children, Rick and his wife Cristina Eichner of Arizona, Alan Hartle Jr. of Utah, Rebecca and her husband Jim Upton of Missouri, Brenda and her husband Chris Belt of Colorado, and George Jr. and his wife Eileen Eichner of Colorado; brothers Harvey, Goldwin, Bruce, and Randy; sister Pauline; 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild; Louis Sidebottom (father of two of the grandchildren) of Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Marie Eichner, and parents, Goldwin and Lucille.

Viewing will be 5-8 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 28, 2014 at Assembly of God Church in Lebanon. Potluck luncheon and reception will follow services.

Contribution can be made to: Mt. Jefferson Snowmobile Club and sent to PO box 826, Sublimity, Oregon 97385.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.