Edward I "Mac" McNeal, 84, of Oregon, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Bay Park Community Hospital, Oregon. He was born in Auburndale, Indiana on July 28, 1925 to George Lee and LuLu McNeal. Ed retired as a line foreman in 1986 from LOF East Broadway Plant after 39 years of service and where he was known as a friendly foreman and as "Mac" to his coworkers. Ed was a veteran of the US Navy, serving his country during WWII on the USS Louisville during the Siapen and Guam attacks. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart for his military service. Ed was a longtime member of the Zenobia Shrine Stewards Unit and member of Lotus Chapter Eastern Star where he served as Worthy Patron in 1979 and 1982. He was also a longtime member of Masonic Paragon Lodge #0788 and Christ Dunberger Post #0537. Ed enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, traveling and gambling, especially bus trips. He was an avid Detroit Tiger's fan and had season tickets to the Mud Hen's. He enjoyed playing cards with friends especially at Dunberger Post and Harbor View Yacht Club. Most of all his love was spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Kathaleen; children, Sharon (Larry) Amsler, Colleen McNeal, Trish Heilman (Jim Sallee), Pam (Kim) Virag; 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grand-children, and 2 great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Eddie McNeal, and 14 siblings. Friends may call at Eggleston Meinert Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road at Starr Avenue on Friday, March 19th from 2:00-9:00 p.m. and where Masonic services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with interment to follow at North Oregon Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Shriner's Hospital, American Heart Association , or charity of the donor's choice. Ed's family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the nurses and staff at Bay Park Community Hospital for the love and care provided to Ed and his family while during his many stays and especially his last. www.egglestonmeinert.com God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be So He put his arms around you And whispered "Come To Me". You didn't deserve what you Went through And so God gave you rest, God's Garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. And when we saw you sleeping, So peaceful free from pain, We could not wish you back To suffer that again. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn't go alone, For a part of us went with you, The day God called you home.