Earl B. (Burton) Lillevig passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 in Portland, Oregon with family at his side. Earl was born November 3, 1927 in Leeds, North Dakota, he was a veteran of the Merchant Marines, the United States Army, and served in Viet Nam with the Army Corp of Engineers. Earl stayed true to his farming roots and the natural resources provided by the land he so cherished, that he sought a life working for the US Federal Government, Soil Conservation Service, as a Civil Engineer in the Engineering & Watershed Planning Unit. Even after retiring he treasured his time with his comrades he worked with and when possible would join them for their quarterly gatherings. He was a proud, passionate, and active member of the Son's of Norway. Earl married his life partner Delva Mae Howard, September 5, 1950 in Fargo, North Dakota, together they traveled, studied, worked, lived and made the world a better place. They are loved by all who came into contact with them. Earl was preceeded in death by Del in 2001 and they are survived by a closely knit circle of foster children, family, and friends. Earl lived the past 10 years at Calaroga Terrace Senior Community where he enjoyed the friendship of many. A "Celebration of Life" service will be held January 9, 2012, 10:30 am at Hustad Funeral Home located at 7232 N. Richmond Ave., Portland, Oregon 97203. A military service with internment will follow at 2:30 pm at Willamette National Cemetery located at 11800 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland, OR.