Alvin Fredrick Easter

1945 - 2025

Alvin Fredrick Easter
06/24/1945 - 08/27/2025
Alvin Fredrick Easter passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on August 27, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side in Austin, TX, at the age of 80. He died of a rare form of skin cancer.
Alvin was born to Mathew Cornelius Easter and Doris M. Easter Delley in Riverside, CA. He was the second of three brothers.

Alvin was raised in San Antonio and was the product of the San Antonio Independent School District. He graduated valedictorian from Phillis Wheatley High School in 1962. He
continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Electrical Engineering. While at UT, Alvin pledged Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Prior to graduating from UT in 1966, Alvin began his
professional journey with IBM while also serving in the United States Army Reserve. Alvin enjoyed a successful and impactful career at IBM, where he
not only excelled professionally but also touched the hearts of many colleagues. His warmth, integrity and collaborative spirit left a lasting impression on those who were fortunate enough to work alongside him. Alvin considered himself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with so many special, supportive and high quality colleagues for 39 years until he retired. A quote from one of them on their condolence card: "A world without Alvin, is less kind, less generous and less caring. Everyone he met was better off knowing him. I count myself one of the lucky ones to have had him as a friend."

After retiring in California, Alvin relocated with his family to Austin Texas in December of 2006. Never one to sit still, he later chose to work at Walgreens in West Lake, contributing to household expenses. Alvin again had a positive impact on people's lives.
A comment from one of his co-workers:
June 2017: "Alvin, you are unlike anyone we know. As your former co-worker, I want to thank you for everything you have taught me about compassion and life. I don't know what I would have done without your daily guidance over 16 months of getting to know and learn from you. Thank you for always being that ray of sunshine that could turn bad days into smiles. Even though I no longer see you, you still have a huge impact on my life and my Mom's. You have taught us what it truly means to treat others and how you want to be treated."

Alvin was deeply committed to community service, dedicating his time and heart to helping others thrive. Through a local mentoring program in the East Bay Area, in California, he guided a young male student for a year, tutoring him for several nights a week, helping him to raise his grades
from near failing to strong B's in the 8th grade. Thanks to Alvin's support and encouragement, that student not only finished high school but went on to attend and complete college. A testament to Alvin's belief in the power of education and mentorship.

Alvin had a longtime passion for tennis, finding joy and camaraderie on the tennis court.

Alvin also loved to travel, embracing new places and cultures in South America, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.

Alvin had a deep appreciation for the Spanish language and Hispanic culture, which he pursued with enthusiasm. He watched so much Spanish language television, the cable company began sending bills and
correspondence in Spanish. A detail that always made him smile.

Alvin's true legacy, was in his
kindness and compassion. He had a gift making everyone feel important, because they were to him. He always had words of encouragement, whether
it was to me our daughter, or a complete stranger.

Alvin was preceded in death by his father, Mathew C. Easter, his mother, Doris M. Easter Delley and his step-father, Steve A. Delley. Alvin leaves behind to cherish his memories, his
loving wife, Gwendolyn Elam Easter, his devoted daughter, Ashley Alexandra Easter, his brothers, Tyrone Easter (Esther) and Steve Delley (Linda), Brothers-in-law, Frank Mickey Wright (Mary), Herbert W. Clarke, and nieces Danielle Clarke, niece Ashlee Driedger, nephew Karl Clarke, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, who will forever hold him in their heart.

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