Richard Paul

Eastom

Dick Eastom was a dedicated family man who rose with the sun with an enthusiasm for the outdoors and would watch any sport on TV, no matter how obscure. He instilled both his strong work ethic and personal values through example. And he loved his river house in Parker, AZ.

Richard (Dick) Paul Eastom was born in Emporia, Kansas January 21, 1935 to George and Emma Eastom. He had a younger brother George who passed away January 2022.

Their family moved around a bit as a young boy until they settled in Havre Montana where his father managed a Woolworths store.

Dick attended CU (Go Buffs) where he was on the juggling team. Summers he worked as a gandy dancer for Great Northern Railroad. Dick graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduating he returned to Montana and worked at a train diesel shop in town and decided it was time to put his degree to work.

Dick was hired by McDonnell Douglas, which later merged with Boeing, and continued to work there until he retired. While at McDonnell Douglas he managed the simulator for the C-17.

After retiring, Dick enjoyed daily walks with his wife Ginger (passed 1/19/12), many trips to his triple wide on the Colorado River in Parker, Arizona and spending time with his 5 children and 5 grandchildren.

Dick was a devout Catholic and family man. After work and on weekends his time was spent coaching baseball and softball teams for his children. He played many tennis tournaments with Ginger at Live Oak Park and played on a local recreation softball team in his younger days.

Dick was extremely coordinated and athletic. He played softball, tennis, golf, roller and ice skated, snow and water skied, and juggled on a unicycle.

Dick is survived by his 5 children Greg (Tracy), Lynn, Kristen (Patrick), Jennifer (Tom), Mark (Elisabeth); and his 5 grandchildren Sean, Bridget, Gretchen, Sawyer and Tucker. He is and will be greatly missed.

Dick’s funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 10AM. Reception immediately following in O’Donnell Hall at American Martyrs.