Ranae Johnson Celebration of Life
Founder Rapid Eye Technology
November 29, 1936 – April 4, 2026
Ranae Johnson was a visionary researcher, educator, author, and founder of Rapid Eye Technology. Her life’s work began as a mother’s quest to help her autistic son, a journey that inspired decades of study, innovation, and compassionate service to others. Through her research and determination, she developed Rapid Eye Technology and dedicated herself to helping people heal from stress, trauma, and life’s challenges.
While Ranae’s professional accomplishments touched countless lives, her greatest legacy was her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who taught by example the values of compassion, perseverance, and service. Those who knew her remember a woman who never stopped learning, creating, and seeking ways to help others find hope and healing.
In her later years, Ranae was lovingly cared for by her daughter, Lynell Beckstrom, whose devoted service reflected the same compassion and commitment that Ranae had spent a lifetime giving to others. Lynell not only cared for her mother but also helped carry forward the work and vision of Rapid Eye Technology. In a profound and bittersweet turn for the family, Lynell passed away on July 19, shortly after her mother’s passing. Their lives were deeply intertwined through love, service, and a shared commitment to helping others, and their legacies will forever remain connected.
Ranae’s influence continues through the family she loved, the students she trained, the friends she inspired, and the many individuals whose lives were changed through her kindness, wisdom, and pioneering work.
Celebration of Life
April 25, 2026 at 12 noon (PST)
3748 74th Ave. SE
Salem, OR 97317