Jim’s life began on August 3, 1943, in Winfield, Kansas, the son of William and Leah (Wells) Eastman. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Mae Kessinger on October 28, 1967, in Grenola, Kansas. This year they would have celebrated 50 years together. Jim graduated from Grenola High School Class of 1961, and Wichita State University in 1965 with a business degree. He served his country in the United States Army Reserves from 1965-1969. He retired in 2000, after 28 years from The Boeing Company as a manager and a program planner. Jim enjoyed farming, wood working, tractors, home improvement projects and helping others with repairs to their equipment, homes or wherever needed.

His loving family includes his wife, Carolyn of Augusta; sons and their wives, Greg and Sarah Eastman of Arlington, Virginia, Gary and Kristyn Eastman of Olathe, Kansas, Andy and Amy Eastman of Andover, Kansas; brothers and their wives, Bill and Beaulah Eastman of Wichita and Ben and Marcita Eastman of Sacramento, California; one sister, Ann Vaughan of Wichita; five grandchildren, Grant, Katelyn, Audrey, Ashley and Brendan Eastman, numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bob and Dick Eastman; sister, Jeanette Eastman. Jim passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, February 18, 2017, in Columbia, Missouri while traveling back from visiting family on the East coast.

His family will gather with friends on Tuesday, February 21, from 6-8 p.m. at Carlson Funeral Home in El Dorado. His funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 22, at 11:00 a.m. at Haverhill Christian Church in Augusta with Reverend Nathan Slaughter and Reverend Roger Megli officiating. Jim will be laid to rest in Grenola Cemetery in Grenola, Kansas at 3:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Haverhill Christian Church Building Fund in care of the funeral home. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Jim at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com

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