John Eastburg

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John Eastburg of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024. He was born on June 26, 1929 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Connie and Esther Eastburg. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. His family moved to California where he attended San Jose State University and began his career in Santa Clara County government where he eventually became Director of Finance. In retirement, he worked part time at Mission Springs Conference Center in Scotts Valley.

John was married to Joyce Johnson for 49 years until her death. He later married Audrey Nelson, a family friend. They were together for eight years until she passed away.

John is survived by his children Mark (Susan) Eastburg and Susan (Kenneth) Kellner; grandchildren Luke (Meredith) Eastburg, Britta (Paul) Friesen, Nils (Sarah) Eastburg, Ben (Fiancé Anne Opalikhin) Eastburg, Linnea Eastburg, Ken Kellner, Tim Kellner, Krista (Matt) Gardziella, Hannah (Pete) Terjanian; and great-grandchildren Anders, Ingrid, Freya, Rosie, Fenna, Endeavor, and Linden.

A memorial service to remember and celebrate John’s life will be held on Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 a.m. at First Evangelical Covenant Church. Visitation with the family begins at 10:00 a.m. For those who wish, memorial donations can be made to Mission Springs Conference Center, Covenant Living of the Great Lakes Benevolence Fund, or Pine Rest Patient Assistance Fund. To read more about John, to share a memory or photo, or to sign his guestbook, visit www.heritagelifestory.com