Dr. Wilder Eby was born on August 4, 1914 in Oregon City, Oregon to Sadie and Benjamin W. Eby. Wilder was a family name and he bore it proudly. He joined older siblings Louis and "Tottie", and was followed by another brother, John, and two sisters, June and Betty. The family moved to Portland, Oregon when Wilder was eleven years old. He attended Portland Union Academy as well as Laurelwood Academy where he graduated in 1933. While at Laurelwood, he worked in the woods, felling trees and sawing wood for the academy. He became very physically fit. After academy, he attended Walla Walla College. While there, a friend introduced him to the lovely Helen Emmerson, who was in nursing training. They were married after her graduation in 1937, and were married 58 years. Wilder and Helen made their home in the Portland area and were blessed with five children. He entered the University of Oregon Dental School where he graduated in 1947. This was quite an accomplishment since he also worked nights in the shipyards. After graduation, he pursued further training in Oral Surgery. Wilder also served his country in the Korean War in Korea and in Richland, Washington. After being discharged from the service, he moved the family to Gold Beach, Oregon where he practiced for nine years. He then relocated back to Richland where he continued to practice oral surgery until his retirement in 1978. During his time in Richland, Dr. Eby was instrumental in establishing the Richland SDA Church. He provided leadership, guidance, and financial assistance to the congregation. He remained an active member of the SDA church until the time of his death. The retirement years brought new adventures. Golfing, skiing, fishing and travelling kept Wilder and Helen busy. In 1995, after several years of illness, Wilder lost his dear companion of 58 years. In April of 1996, he entered a new phase of his life and married an old friend of over thirty years, Dorothy Patchett. They both continued to enjoy retirement adventures until declining health limited them. He passed away quietly, Friday, November 30th, at home, surrounded by loved ones. Wilder is survived by his wife, Dorothy Eby; his sons, Dr. and Mrs. Bill Eby of Loma Linda, California, Dr. and Mrs. Ben Eby of Phelan, California, and his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Hiort Lorenzen of Fairfield, California; eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Private family burial was held at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Community Center of the Riverview Seventh Day Adventist Church, P.O. Box 2070 Pasco, Washington 99301.