Maurice Eames
May 26, 1942 - Feb. 1, 2025
Maurice Charles Eames
May 26, 1942 – February 1, 2025
Maurice Charles Eames, age 82, died peacefully at his home in Salem, OR, on February 1, 2025, after battling cancer. He was born in London, England on May 26, 1942. He immigrated to America, through Ellis Island, at the age of fifteen.
As an only child, his best friend was his neighbor, Mary Ann Wistock (Huisken). He graduated from Downey High School (CA) in 1960. He met his wife of 27 years, Gayle Pamer (Percell), while they were both working at St. Francis Hospital. They moved their family to Salem, OR where they raised their three children. The family was active at Queen of Peach Catholic Church.
Maurice worked for the City of Salem and loved chatting with customers at his Capitol News Stand. He enjoyed cheering on his Oregon Ducks and Portland Trail Blazers, spending time with family, friends and neighbors, tending to his birds and garden full of flowers and vegetables. Maurice was full of personality and life.
Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Elizabeth (Betty) Eames. He is survived by his children, Michelle (Scott), Brenda (Mark), Darren (Sarah), grandchildren and many friends, including Dash, his dog.
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