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Clarissa Hester Fuller Eastham

1928 - 2015

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1928

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2015

Clarissa Eastham Obituary

Eastham, Clarissa Hester Fuller (Hester)

Hester Eastham, age 86, died Monday, March 9, 2015 after a period of failing health. Hester was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, in December 1928.

Her parents, Rice Bagby "Doc" Fuller and Clarissa Matteson Parsons Fuller, and her brother, Dr. F.W. Fuller, preceded her in death.

Hester spent most of her life in Albuquerque. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history With Great Distinction from Stanford University and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She also earned a Master of Arts degree in history from Radcliffe College/Harvard University where she was the first woman allowed in the seminar of noted historian and author Samuel Eliot Morison. Hester was the first woman to be named Chairperson of the Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Republican Party. She was also the first woman named Junior Warden of the Cathedral of St. John in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She served on the vestry at the Cathedral and sang in the choir for many years. She was one of the founders of the Opera Guild of Albuquerque.

Hester is survived by five children, William Sterling Parsons Eastham (Jeanine), Clarissa Eastham, Miranda Saville Eastham (Sherry Reeder), Sebastian John Doolittle Eastham and Nicholas Paul Eliot Eastham (Mary Frances); six grandchildren, Michael, Lindsey, Ashleigh, Bryce, Riley and Keira; two nieces, Julia Fallon and Hester Fuller; and a nephew, Rice Fuller.

A Memorial Eucharist was held at the Cathedral of St. John, Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Hester F. Eastham to the Friends of Cathedral Music, PO Box 1246, Albquerque, NM 87103.

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Published by Albuquerque Journal from Mar. 12 to Mar. 15, 2015.

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Veronica Park Valencourt

March 16, 2023

Mrs. Eastham was always a gracious hostess to our very rowdy slumber parties. There is no doubt her excellent people skills kept us girls in line. I admired her, even at my young age. Her family must miss her terribly. Respectfully, Veronica P. Valencourt, school friend from Sandia Girls School of her daughter, Clarissa.

Jean Leone

March 17, 2015

Nick and family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother.

Jean Leone
University of North Florida

March 14, 2015

Hester came into my life during her tenure as Chair of the Republican Party of Bernalillo County NM. She was one of the most intriguing and astute politician I encountered over the years. I am honored to have called her my friend.
Marge Teague

Clarissa Eastham

March 13, 2015

Dear Clarissa
I will miss among many other things, our deep discussions about current events... your help in voting.. and hearing the Met Opera drifting down the road from your house on Saturdays
- Love your namesake, Clarissa

Naomi jojola

March 12, 2015

May the perpetual light shine upon you as you enter the Kingdom of Heaven

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