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In memory of
Jens Robert Lerback
1956 - December 19, 2025
1956 - Dec 19, 2025
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Help Support Jens Lerback's Grieving Family.
$12,655.00
of $50,000 goal
How you can help
***Thank you everyone for your support! ***
These funds helped bring our family together for Jens' service and helped Rebecca during the toughest part of the early transition to life without Jens.
We are no longer accepting donations, but if you are compelled to help please reach out to us directly.
Love,
Jens' Family
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This fund is to support Jens Lerback’s family following his sudden and tragic passing. It will help our family travel to be together, subsidize lost wages, and pay for funeral expenses. Jens leaves behind his wife, Rebecca, along with two daughters, two stepchildren, and five grandsons. We all loved Jens and are deeply devastated. Contributions will help with memorial expenses and ongoing family needs during this time of profound grief. Thank you for holding our family with such care.
These funds helped bring our family together for Jens' service and helped Rebecca during the toughest part of the early transition to life without Jens.
We are no longer accepting donations, but if you are compelled to help please reach out to us directly.
Love,
Jens' Family
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This fund is to support Jens Lerback’s family following his sudden and tragic passing. It will help our family travel to be together, subsidize lost wages, and pay for funeral expenses. Jens leaves behind his wife, Rebecca, along with two daughters, two stepchildren, and five grandsons. We all loved Jens and are deeply devastated. Contributions will help with memorial expenses and ongoing family needs during this time of profound grief. Thank you for holding our family with such care.
Personal note from Jens' Family
Obituary
Grandfather, award-winning architect, designer, painter
Jens Robert Lerback, age 69, died in Woodburn, Oregon, where he had lived for the past six years. His life was cut short when he was hit by a car while walking his dog at midday on December 19, 2025.
Jens was born in Hawai'i and lived on Maui and the Big Island during his youth. He graduated from Konawaena High School in Kona in 1974 and then studied art …
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What were Jens's favorite drinks?
Oregon IPAs made him happy.
Oregon IPAs made him happy.
Oregon IPAs made him happy.
What were Jens's favorite ways to exercise?
Fork to mouth exercises. When he was younger he loved biking—road and mountain. He e…
Fork to mouth exercises. When he was younger he loved biking—road and mountain. He enjoyed kay…
Fork to mouth exercises. When he was younger he loved biking—road and mountain. He enjoyed kayaking, too. For a while h…
What was Jens's favorite color?
Jens loved earthy greens and browns and oranges. He also loved certain blues, especi…
Jens loved earthy greens and browns and oranges. He also loved certain blues, especially when …
Jens loved earthy greens and browns and oranges. He also loved certain blues, especially when painting the ocean or sky…
What were Jens's favorite movies?
Anything Cohen brothers. He also liked some action and sci-fi. He and I never rememb…
Anything Cohen brothers. He also liked some action and sci-fi. He and I never remembered the n…
Anything Cohen brothers. He also liked some action and sci-fi. He and I never remembered the names of actors or the tit…
Woodburn, OR
Survived by
Rebecca Lerback
Wife
Kelsey Ter Meer
Daughter
Jory Chapin Lerback
Daughter
Liliana Caughman
Step-daughter
Benjamin Caughman
Step-son
Michelle Hill
Sister
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Other key details
Cause of death
Accident
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Simon-Cornwell Funeral Home & Crematory
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Help Support Jens Lerback's Grieving Family.
$12,655.00
of $50,000 goal
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Liliana Caughman (Jens's step-daughter),
Rebecca Coleman Lerback,
Jory Lerback and
Kelsey Ter Meer.
