EDWIN "ED" NEASHAM

EDWIN 'ED' NEASHAM Einan's at Sunset Edwin 'Ed' Neasham, 75 passed away in his sleep on Sunday December 13, 2015 in Kennewick, Washington. He was born September 22, 1940 to Dessie (Hearing) and Eldon Neasham in The Dalles, Oregon. Ed enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1959 and retired as a Lieutenant Commander after 22 years of service, including time spent 'in country' during the Vietnam war. He was proud to have been a 'diesel boat' Submariner aboard USS Aspro (AGSS-309) and later a nuclear power specialist aboard USS Haddo (SSN-604). After his retirement from the Navy he went on to work for Bechtel, the Umatilla Chemical Depot and WPPSS/Energy Northwest where he had his final retirement. Ed was a volunteer firefighter with Benton County Fire District #2 for several years until his health prevented him from contributing the way he wanted. He was an avid Pontiac lover and in the early 60's he could be found racing his Pontiacs in several different classes and was most proud of his 'B Stock' wins. Years later, after relocating to the TriCities, he was a member of the Radioactive Redskins Pontiac club. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Lynette Ward. Ed is survived by his wife, Irene; his children by RaNae Neasham Bradshaw: Eric Neasham of Port Republic, NJ, Angela Combs of Pasco, WA, Kathleen Kasper of Richland, WA and Timothy Neasham of Richland, WA; stepchildren and more grandchildren and great-grandchildren than he needed to count. There will be a memorial service Monday, December 21, 2015 at 3:00pm at Events at Sunset, 915 Bypass Highway, Richland, WA 99352. Express your thoughts and memories on our online Guestbook at www. einansatsunset.com