Lynell Beckstrom
Master Rapid Eye Trainer
January 20, 1956 – July 19, 2026
Lynell Beckstrom lived a life of extraordinary generosity, service, and compassion. She devoted herself to creating a place where others could feel safe, supported, and loved. Whether through her work, her family relationships, or simple acts of kindness, Lynell consistently put the needs of others before her own.
Following in the footsteps of her mother, Ranae Johnson, Lynell became an important part of the Rapid Eye Technology community and worked tirelessly to carry forward its mission of healing and hope. She spent many years lovingly caring for her mother, offering not only physical care but also companionship, devotion, and unwavering support. Through that service, she preserved and strengthened a legacy that had touched countless lives.
Lynell believed that healing extends beyond a single session or conversation. She worked diligently to make the five-acre campus a place of refuge, peace, and welcome for all who came there. Many found comfort in her presence and kindness. She had a gift for making people feel seen, cared for, and valued. Her generosity was not reserved for special occasions; it was woven into the way she lived every day.
Her sudden passing on July 19 left family and friends in profound shock. In a final reflection of who she was, Lynell passed away while serving others, conducting a Rapid Eye Technology session for family members. Even in her last moments, she was doing what she had always done: helping, supporting, and caring for those around her.
Although her loss came far too soon and so shortly after the passing of her beloved mother, Lynell’s life remains a powerful example of selfless love. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, service, and generosity that will continue to bless all who knew her. Her family, friends, and community will remember her as a woman who opened her heart, her home, and her life to others, creating refuge wherever she went.
Lynell’s greatest gift was not what she built, but how she made people feel: welcomed, cared for, and loved. Her influence will live on in the many lives she touched and in the enduring spirit of kindness she embodied every day.
Celebration of Life
August 22, 2026 at 12 noon (PST)
3748 74th Ave. SE
Salem, OR 97317
