Roy Earl Eastman Jr. OBITUARY
Over the course of his 90 years, Roy meant so much to so many. He was a loyal son and caring brother. He was a devoted husband to Dode, his wife of 62 years; a loving father to Bert, Lynne, Scott and Sue; and a proud grandpa of six grandsons and two great grandchildren. He was a faithful Christian and a steadfast friend to many. He served his country as a code breaker, courageous soldier, and professional engineer, eventually rising to senior management with the US Bureau of Reclamation. He was a talented vocalist who loved to sing; an intense competitor who loved to win; and an enthusiastic outdoorsman who made catching the biggest fish a lifelong pursuit. He was a practical jokester, a cunning card shark and a storyteller extraordinaire. At Christmas, he was Santa Claus.
No matter how you knew Roy (or Earl, if you were family) your life was richer for it. He had an openness and authenticity that is rare today. His smile and twinkling eyes lit up the room. His laughter was contagious. In good times and in difficult ones (and he faced many) he was unrelentingly positive. He loved deeply and gave of himself generously. He lived to serve. He never knew a stranger and had a kind word for everyone.
Roy was a genuine hero. So it is fitting that he will be laid to rest at Tahoma National cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, August 7, 2 pm at VFW Post 5760, 1836 72nd Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040