Edwin Lee Easton

Edwin Lee Easton, born and raised in Siskiyou County, passed away in Yreka, California on April 6, 2018 He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He leaves behind his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Cynthia Easton of San Jose, California, and daughter Linda and son-in-law Deryl Hess of Dorris, California. He had three wonderful grandsons, Dustin, Duane, and Brenten, one beautiful granddaughter, Marissa, and two great grandsons, Grayson Hess, and Cody Hess. His parents, Lynne, and Agnes left Hayward, CA during the great depression driving north on Highway-99 looking for work. As they entered Weed a “Mechanic-Needed” sign was spotted at the Ford Garage and Lynne became a mechanic and settled in Weed, CA. As a kid Ed was an avid fisherman, biking to Mt Eddy and then hiking to his favorite lakes to catch trout. While attending Weed High School, his football team was such a powerhouse that they went undefeated and continued on to beat the Southern Oregon College team. Ed served in the Korean conflict in the 40th Infantry Division for 2 years in the tank group and worked with the Republic of Korea Army. He helped train Korean guards and later became a General’s Aid. In 2017 Ed received a special accommodation from the Korean Government. After returning to the US, Ed attended San Luis Obispo Cal Poly and studied Animal Science and minored in Police Science. Ed then attended the San Jose Sheriff’s academy and became a Santa Clara county Sheriff. Next he attended the CHP Academy in Sacramento and became a California Highway Patrolman working throughout the State in Apple Valley, Crescent City, and finally Siskiyou country. After moving back to Siskiyou Country, Ed was able to achieve his goal of buying a farm in Montague. The farm was located at the Montague gorge and was built in 1900 where he raised Herford and Angus cattle. Ed worked as a CHP for 23 years in Crescent City and Montague until retiring in 1986 from the Montague office. During the summer and after retirement, he continued his hobby of fishing on his fishing boat, the “Lucky Swede” in Crescent City. Ed and Helen fished for salmon, tuna, snappers, and trapped crabs. Ed was also enjoyed deer hunting and would disappear to the Lava Beds to hunt mule deer. Since Ed has won shooting awards in the CHP he was a cracks-shot and always got his buck. During hunting season bucks, bear, grouse, and coyotes learned to avoid his campsites. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at Girdner Funeral Chapel Yreka. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to Madrone Hospice, 255 Collier Circle Yreka, CA 96097. We thank you in sharing his life with us. He will be dearly missed

Edwin Lee Easton

July 21, 1932 - April 6, 2018