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Educator remembered for REDO stamp dies

Ed Eivers taught in the Parkrose School District for 32 years. He is remembered fondly for the liberal use of a REDO stamp on class papers. He died in July at age 69.
COURTESY EIVERS FAMILY
Edward Tollefsen Eivers, a long time teacher in the Parkrose School District died on July 31. He was 69. Eivers was born May 30, 1943. Following his graduation from Grant High School in northeast Portland, he went on to the University of Idaho. After college, he spent time traveling in Europe before settling into a three decades long career as an English teacher.

Students recall standing at his desk to present a paper, hoping not to fall victim to his red REDO stamp. Few escaped it, but all appreciated the lessons learned and cherished the Happy Hippo stamp he used on their work when it rose to his high standards. Rob Routh, a former student, may have said it best, “Mr. Eivers taught us a lot more than spelling and grammar. He taught us to care about each and every work we created. He taught us how to take criticism. He taught us how amazing it felt to meet his high expectations, and to raise our own expectations for ourselves.” Another, Sarah Lamb-Christensen, added, “You dreaded the walk to his desk to present your work, but you also knew he wouldn't let you fail.”

Eivers is also remembered for his compassion. Tyler Norby described Eivers as the best teacher he ever had. He went on to say, “But teaching me syntax, grammar and narrative style was not his greatest impact on me. My father died the year that I had him as an English teacher. The impact that Mr. Eivers sharing his condolences had on me is immeasurable because it was the only moment during those dark times when I felt that someone actually cared about me. Thanks, Mr. Eivers.”

Eivers also coached the girls basketball team at Parkrose. Other interests included gardening, cooking and history and he enjoyed spending time on Maui in Hawaii. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Toni; his children, Eden, Stuart, Amanda and Curtis; and eight grandchildren. A private celebration of his life was held.

Remembrances and thoughts for the Eivers family can be posted at www.edwardeivers.blogspot.com or the Oregon Live Guest Book at http://tinyurl.com/8o3rcye.
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