Merle Albert Eastman (1921 - 2012)

Born 15 May 1921 in Windsor, Vermont, United States

Husband of Ruth Vera (Cruickshank) Eastman — married 4 Nov 1943 (to 19 Oct 1945) in St Johnsbury, Caledonia, Vermont, USA

Husband of Marie (Roy) Eastman — married 23 Mar 1946 (to 6 Nov 1962) in Claremont, New Hampshire, USA

Husband of Barbara Jean (Hall) Eastman — married 23 May 1975 in Pinellas, Florida

Descendants

Died 3 Oct 2012 at age 91 in Chipley, Washington, Florida, United States

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Biography

Merle Albert Eastman, 91 of Chipley passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Washington Rehab and Nursing facility. Merle was born May 15, 1921 in Windsor, Vermont to Archie and Twila Eastman. He served in the United States Army and later retired as Veterans counselor. He also received an AA degree from Central Florida Community College. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 daughters: Cheryl Ann Golding and Marilynn Potter. He is survived by his son Merle Albert Eastman, Jr. (Kim) of Fort McCoy, Fl; 4 daughters: Ronne Knighten (Dennis) of Crestview, Fl, Nancy Carroll, Michele Roy (Dick) and Twila Koon (Gerald McKinnie) all of Ocala, Fl; 2 step sons: Mike Walker (Kathy) of Chipley, Fl and Marvin Randy Pierce of Hawthorne, Fl; 2 step daughters: Teresa Walker of Ocala, Fl and Rita Walker of Houston, TX; 13 grandchildren and 9 step grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; Funeral services will be held 5p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Turning Point church with Rev. Terry Hinote officiating. Cremation will follow with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley in charge of arrangements. Inurnment of Mr. Eastman will take place at a later date in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fl. Obert Funeral Home 1556 Brickyard Road Chipley, Florida, 32428 850-638-2122

He was the son of Archie Scribonce & Twila Crisa,

Sources

• Ancestry.com

• www.obertfuneralhome.com

• Birth: "Vermont, U.S., Birth Records, 1909-2008"
  Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008; Roll Number: S-34780
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1605 #262105 (accessed 20 March 2022)
  Merle Albert Eastman born on 15 May 1921, son of Archie Scribonce & Twila Crisa, in Windsor, Vermont, USA.

• Marriage: "Vermont, U.S., Marriage Records, 1909-2008", Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1606 #109746 (accessed 20 March 2022)
  Merle Albert Eastman (22) marriage to Ruth Vera Cruickshank on 4 Nov 1943 in St Johnsbury, Caledonia, Vermont, USA.

• Marriage: "New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971"
  New Hampshire Department of Health; Concord, New Hampshire; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61836 #453938 (accessed 20 March 2022)
  Merle Albert Eastman (24) marriage to Marie Roy on 23 Mar 1946 in Claremont, New Hampshire.

• Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current"
  Ancestry Record 60525 #61503952 (accessed 20 March 2022)
  Merle Albert Eastman Sr burial (died on 3 Oct 2012) in Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida, United States of America.