Eldon Rose

Harold Eldon Rose, lovingly known as Eldon, 84, of Newberg, Oregon, passed away on April 21, 2026. Born on December 12, 1941, in Bandon, Oregon, Eldon was the son of Harold John and Agnes Rose (nee Keifel). He was the third oldest of seven siblings. He is survived by his wife, Carla Tenney Rose, his daughter Monica Rose Brunner (Tim), and four beloved grandchildren, Cezanne(Joey), Carly, Caleb, and Cody. He is also survived by two remaining siblings, Marvin Rose and Lynda Wilson. Eldon grew up in Northwest and Southeast Portland. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1961. While in high school, he discovered his love for swimming. Shortly after graduating, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps, where he served in the Artillery Unit and as a lifeguard. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Eldon returned home and took a job at PB Trucking while awaiting approval of his GI Bill funds. He went on to use the funds to pay for tuition at Molar Barber College in downtown Portland. He stayed late into the night cleaning the floors of the barber college to help with the cost of tuition. It was during this time that Eldon became reacquainted with Carla Leanore Tenney through mutual Franklin High School friends. They were friends since grade school, and after three years of friendship and dating, they got married in 1968. On April 20, 2026 they were married for 58 years. In 1971, his daughter Monica Leanore Rose was born. The same year Monica was born, he purchased their first home and first hair salon in the Glisan Fred Meyer Shopping Center. On August 26, 1974, his son, Brandon Carl Rose, was born and died shortly after birth. Eldon was a beloved friend and barber to others for many years at Eldon’s Headline Hair Salon. He went on to purchase a second salon in 1982, located at the Vista St. Claire in Southwest Portland. In 1992 he acquired another tenant space in the Glisan Fred Meyer Shopping Center. He remodeled this space into a barber shop on one side and a coffee shop on the other. He owned and operated the Supreme Bean Espresso Shop for over 10 years. This was the beginning of the coffee boom, and he was ahead of his time. He had an entrepreneurial spirit. Together with Carla, Eldon owned and operated their businesses before their retirement in 2003. Over the years, Eldon had many opportunities to travel, and he was always up for a new adventure. Along with his wife, he traveled around the world, but his favorite destinations were Paris, France, and Seoul, South Korea. In 1985, he participated in a cross-cultural hairstylist exchange program in Paris, France. He had the opportunity to cut hair in a French salon and then host the French stylist in his salon in Portland. Also in the 80s, Eldon began his training in Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts. He went on to compete and achieve his third-degree black belt. He was a part of a TKD delegation team sponsored by Nike to perform at the World Games in preparation for the 1988 Olympic games in Seoul, South Korea. Tae Kwon Do would become an official Olympic sport in the 1988 Olympics. Of all Eldon’s accomplishments and achievements, nothing brought him more joy than being together with family. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, compassion, loyal friendship, and deep devotion to his wife and family. He had a way of making others feel loved and cared for; he will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, at Red Hills Church, 115 W Third Street, Newberg, Oregon, at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or Red Hills Church.

Eldon Rose

December 12, 1941 - April 21, 2026