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Donald Eugene Easter
8 Nov 1952 at Camp Chaffee Army Post, Fort Smith, Arkansas - 20 Feb 2024 in Tyler, Texas
Donald Eugene Easter, 71, passed away on Feb. 20, 2024 in Tyler, TX. He was born Nov. 8, 1952 at Camp Chaffee Army Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas to Clyde E. and Gwenda L. (Polly) Easter. Don was raised in Wichita, KS and graduated from West High School in Wichita. He married Debra L. Sandora. To this union was born a daughter, Karin Sue.
As a child Don did not like yard work, but as an adult became a landscaper/ nurseryman and was contacted by many friends to consult on problems with their plants. He retired from Mustang Towers in 2014 from his job as building supervisor in Port Aransas, TX. After he retired, he moved back to Wichita, KS to care for his mother and help his aunt and uncle. In December 2019, the four of them moved to Winona, TX.
He is survived by his daughter, Karin S. Easter; grandson, Chevy Easter and granddaughter, Emma Brown of Wichita; his mother, Gwenda L. (Polly) (Easter) Reid; sister, Deborah S. Ward; nephews, Erik Ward of Augusta, KS, Jonathan Ward; and niece Jaylee Ward of Andale, KS. Don is preceded in death by his nephew, Donovan L. Ward. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Wichita, KS at a future date.
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Lee Perry
I first met Don Easter at College Hill Elementary School in Wichita, I think it was 1959-60. What is that, 3rd or 4th grade? We were "best friends" back then. He was a good friend too. My family moved away and eventualy, mostly, I forgot about Don. Then, one day in my Jr year , I caught a glimpse of him walking hurriedly out of the building with his sister. We never did reconnect. Just said "hi" as we passed each other in the halls. Several years back I got reaquainted with Don on Facebook. We had quite a few things in common and I enjoyed those conversations with him very much. I have not had any contact with him for awhile now, maybe 4 years. I was sorry to hear today about his passing. I hope for his family that their memories of Don are a blessing, as they have been to me.