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Hartford, Michigan

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Apr. 11, 2026

12:00 p.m.

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James Eastman Obituary

James Albert Eastman was born in Sawyer on Oct. 7, 1949. He passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 76.

Jim was a semi-driver for 30 years and a firefighter for 15 years. He loved traveling with his grandchildren and farming with his sons.

Jim was married to Beverly for 55 years. They share three children: Todd (fianceé, Holly), Scott (wife, Kristia), and Timmy. He had four grandchildren: Omar, Fanny, Kaniya and Tori and one great-grandson; Khalil, plus a town full of others that affectionately called him grandpa Jim. He is also survived by his siblings: Caroline, Joyce, Ed and Mark (wife, Kathy) and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in passing by his parents: Donald and Martha Eastman and his siblings: Linda, Terry and Donald.

The family will welcome friends beginning at noon on Saturday, April 11, at their home at 52664 67 1/2 Street, Hartford. Please come celebrate Jim's life and share your memories with his family and friends. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.calvin-leonardfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald-Palladium on Mar. 30, 2026.

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for James Eastman

Apr

11

Visitation

12:00 p.m.

Eastman's Home

52664 67 1/2 Street, Hartford, MI 49057

Funeral services provided by:

Calvin Funeral Home - Hartford

8 E Main St P.O. Box 96, Hartford, MI 49057

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