Marlin Eastridge

Marlin Eastridge obituary, Yakima, WA

Marlin Eastridge

Marlin Eastridge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shaw & Sons Funeral Home on Apr. 4, 2025.

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Marlin Pleasant Eastridge, 77 years old, passed away at home on April 1, 2025. He was born on December 8, 1947, to Ralph and Sadie Eastridge, in Yakima, Washington. He had one brother Don (Anna) Eastridge, and three sisters, Patricia until her passing, Shirley (Mike) Reisenauer, Zella (Dave) Broomfield.
Marlin joined the Navy in 1966, and was honorable discharged in 1972. He was an active member of the Ghostriders MC, from 1976-1980. In 2007, he was an active member of the unforgiven MC, until his passing.
Marlin is survived by his wife of 31 years, Vickie, two sons, Marlin Jr. (Taylor) Eastridge, John (Michele) Samuels, one daughter, Brenda Samuels, 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one son, James Samuels.
A Viewing will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 4:00-7:00pm, with full Military Honors at 4:30pm, at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home (201 N. 2nd Street, Yakima). A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, once the weather is warmer.
Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.shawandsons.com.
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