SCOTTS VALLEY, CA - STANLEY EUGENE EASTER, born March 4, 1932 in Hutchinson, KS, died on January 23, 2011 in Scotts Valley, CA.
Stan ("Sonny") was born to James Stanley Easter (D. 1981) and Pryntha Evaloe Easter (D. 1994), the first grandchild in a large family. He grew up in Yakima, WA and graduated from high school in Brawley, CA. Musical from a young age, he sang on the radio at age 4 and picked up trombone and organized his "Big Little Band" in elementary years.
Stan was recognized as an excellent musician. His instructors were trombone legends Robert Marsteller in L.A., Emery Remington at the Eastman School of Music, and Louis Van Haney of the NY Philharmonic. He earned his Bachelor of Music and Performers Certificate from Eastman, then spent two years in the USMA Band at West Point, then won an audition for the Oklahoma City Symphony, and, while there, earned his Master of Music at the University of Oklahoma and married the harpist, Katherine Rapp. They moved to New York City, where Stan earned his Doctorate in Education from Teachers College at Columbia, while performing in Broadway shows, the New York Philharmonic, the American Symphony under Stokowski, the NYC Ballet Orchestra at Lincoln Center and touring orchestras, including that of the Royal Ballet of London starring Nureyev and Fonteyn. Stan was proud of conducting the Julliard Masters Symphony and performing in Carnegie Hall.
In 1972, Stan married Ietje Hoogland, with whom he shared two daughters, Laura Michelle and Cathrine. Stan worked hard to provide his girls with opportunities and thoughtful luxuries. Daily, he made breakfast, led family prayer and laughter, and drove carpools. Hallmark cards, flowers and family vacations were his forte. Ietje died in 1992. Stan married Rita Reitz in 1997. They shared ten years of friends, entertaining, music and travel.
Stan found his comfort in God's grace. He was a member (and past deacon) of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, where he attended Men's Bible Study; he was a past Rotarian and member of Sons in Retirement, played with Bay Bones Trombone Choir, and organized musical programs at Little House Senior Center. He idolized his parents, loved to write music, philosophize and tell stories of farming, high school football and the army. He liked Harry's Hofbrau, the 49ers, his car, Tahoe, physics, spy novels, napping through the ball game, swimming and gardening roses. He was proud of climbing Mt. Rainier in WA. The last years of Stan's life were spent with new friends at Oak Tree Villa, close to his cherished daughters and grandson.
Stan is remembered for his big heart. He counseled us to forever keep up the good fight, care and make a difference. Stan gave all he could and more.
On January 28, a sunny morning, Stan was laid to rest under a strong oak tree at Soquel Cemetery. Memorial donations can be sent to World Vision (1-888-511-6519, Fund ID#: 105429405).
Stan is survived by four siblings he adored, Connie Ruyle (Boise, ID), Patricia Berlin (Milpitas, CA), Jan Easter (Nampa, ID), and Fred Easter (Draper, UT); two daughters and a grandson: Michelle Easter, Cathrine Berlin and Jaxon Giberson (Santa Cruz, CA); and a large clan.
Stan ("Sonny") was born to James Stanley Easter (D. 1981) and Pryntha Evaloe Easter (D. 1994), the first grandchild in a large family. He grew up in Yakima, WA and graduated from high school in Brawley, CA. Musical from a young age, he sang on the radio at age 4 and picked up trombone and organized his "Big Little Band" in elementary years.
Stan was recognized as an excellent musician. His instructors were trombone legends Robert Marsteller in L.A., Emery Remington at the Eastman School of Music, and Louis Van Haney of the NY Philharmonic. He earned his Bachelor of Music and Performers Certificate from Eastman, then spent two years in the USMA Band at West Point, then won an audition for the Oklahoma City Symphony, and, while there, earned his Master of Music at the University of Oklahoma and married the harpist, Katherine Rapp. They moved to New York City, where Stan earned his Doctorate in Education from Teachers College at Columbia, while performing in Broadway shows, the New York Philharmonic, the American Symphony under Stokowski, the NYC Ballet Orchestra at Lincoln Center and touring orchestras, including that of the Royal Ballet of London starring Nureyev and Fonteyn. Stan was proud of conducting the Julliard Masters Symphony and performing in Carnegie Hall.
In 1972, Stan married Ietje Hoogland, with whom he shared two daughters, Laura Michelle and Cathrine. Stan worked hard to provide his girls with opportunities and thoughtful luxuries. Daily, he made breakfast, led family prayer and laughter, and drove carpools. Hallmark cards, flowers and family vacations were his forte. Ietje died in 1992. Stan married Rita Reitz in 1997. They shared ten years of friends, entertaining, music and travel.
Stan found his comfort in God's grace. He was a member (and past deacon) of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, where he attended Men's Bible Study; he was a past Rotarian and member of Sons in Retirement, played with Bay Bones Trombone Choir, and organized musical programs at Little House Senior Center. He idolized his parents, loved to write music, philosophize and tell stories of farming, high school football and the army. He liked Harry's Hofbrau, the 49ers, his car, Tahoe, physics, spy novels, napping through the ball game, swimming and gardening roses. He was proud of climbing Mt. Rainier in WA. The last years of Stan's life were spent with new friends at Oak Tree Villa, close to his cherished daughters and grandson.
Stan is remembered for his big heart. He counseled us to forever keep up the good fight, care and make a difference. Stan gave all he could and more.
On January 28, a sunny morning, Stan was laid to rest under a strong oak tree at Soquel Cemetery. Memorial donations can be sent to World Vision (1-888-511-6519, Fund ID#: 105429405).
Stan is survived by four siblings he adored, Connie Ruyle (Boise, ID), Patricia Berlin (Milpitas, CA), Jan Easter (Nampa, ID), and Fred Easter (Draper, UT); two daughters and a grandson: Michelle Easter, Cathrine Berlin and Jaxon Giberson (Santa Cruz, CA); and a large clan.
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA - STANLEY EUGENE EASTER, born March 4, 1932 in Hutchinson, KS, died on January 23, 2011 in Scotts Valley, CA.
Stan ("Sonny") was born to James Stanley Easter (D. 1981) and Pryntha Evaloe Easter (D. 1994), the first grandchild in a large family. He grew up in Yakima, WA and graduated from high school in Brawley, CA. Musical from a young age, he sang on the radio at age 4 and picked up trombone and organized his "Big Little Band" in elementary years.
Stan was recognized as an excellent musician. His instructors were trombone legends Robert Marsteller in L.A., Emery Remington at the Eastman School of Music, and Louis Van Haney of the NY Philharmonic. He earned his Bachelor of Music and Performers Certificate from Eastman, then spent two years in the USMA Band at West Point, then won an audition for the Oklahoma City Symphony, and, while there, earned his Master of Music at the University of Oklahoma and married the harpist, Katherine Rapp. They moved to New York City, where Stan earned his Doctorate in Education from Teachers College at Columbia, while performing in Broadway shows, the New York Philharmonic, the American Symphony under Stokowski, the NYC Ballet Orchestra at Lincoln Center and touring orchestras, including that of the Royal Ballet of London starring Nureyev and Fonteyn. Stan was proud of conducting the Julliard Masters Symphony and performing in Carnegie Hall.
In 1972, Stan married Ietje Hoogland, with whom he shared two daughters, Laura Michelle and Cathrine. Stan worked hard to provide his girls with opportunities and thoughtful luxuries. Daily, he made breakfast, led family prayer and laughter, and drove carpools. Hallmark cards, flowers and family vacations were his forte. Ietje died in 1992. Stan married Rita Reitz in 1997. They shared ten years of friends, entertaining, music and travel.
Stan found his comfort in God's grace. He was a member (and past deacon) of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, where he attended Men's Bible Study; he was a past Rotarian and member of Sons in Retirement, played with Bay Bones Trombone Choir, and organized musical programs at Little House Senior Center. He idolized his parents, loved to write music, philosophize and tell stories of farming, high school football and the army. He liked Harry's Hofbrau, the 49ers, his car, Tahoe, physics, spy novels, napping through the ball game, swimming and gardening roses. He was proud of climbing Mt. Rainier in WA. The last years of Stan's life were spent with new friends at Oak Tree Villa, close to his cherished daughters and grandson.
Stan is remembered for his big heart. He counseled us to forever keep up the good fight, care and make a difference. Stan gave all he could and more.
On January 28, a sunny morning, Stan was laid to rest under a strong oak tree at Soquel Cemetery. Memorial donations can be sent to World Vision (1-888-511-6519, Fund ID#: 105429405).
Stan is survived by four siblings he adored, Connie Ruyle (Boise, ID), Patricia Berlin (Milpitas, CA), Jan Easter (Nampa, ID), and Fred Easter (Draper, UT); two daughters and a grandson: Michelle Easter, Cathrine Berlin and Jaxon Giberson (Santa Cruz, CA); and a large clan.
Stan ("Sonny") was born to James Stanley Easter (D. 1981) and Pryntha Evaloe Easter (D. 1994), the first grandchild in a large family. He grew up in Yakima, WA and graduated from high school in Brawley, CA. Musical from a young age, he sang on the radio at age 4 and picked up trombone and organized his "Big Little Band" in elementary years.
Stan was recognized as an excellent musician. His instructors were trombone legends Robert Marsteller in L.A., Emery Remington at the Eastman School of Music, and Louis Van Haney of the NY Philharmonic. He earned his Bachelor of Music and Performers Certificate from Eastman, then spent two years in the USMA Band at West Point, then won an audition for the Oklahoma City Symphony, and, while there, earned his Master of Music at the University of Oklahoma and married the harpist, Katherine Rapp. They moved to New York City, where Stan earned his Doctorate in Education from Teachers College at Columbia, while performing in Broadway shows, the New York Philharmonic, the American Symphony under Stokowski, the NYC Ballet Orchestra at Lincoln Center and touring orchestras, including that of the Royal Ballet of London starring Nureyev and Fonteyn. Stan was proud of conducting the Julliard Masters Symphony and performing in Carnegie Hall.
In 1972, Stan married Ietje Hoogland, with whom he shared two daughters, Laura Michelle and Cathrine. Stan worked hard to provide his girls with opportunities and thoughtful luxuries. Daily, he made breakfast, led family prayer and laughter, and drove carpools. Hallmark cards, flowers and family vacations were his forte. Ietje died in 1992. Stan married Rita Reitz in 1997. They shared ten years of friends, entertaining, music and travel.
Stan found his comfort in God's grace. He was a member (and past deacon) of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, where he attended Men's Bible Study; he was a past Rotarian and member of Sons in Retirement, played with Bay Bones Trombone Choir, and organized musical programs at Little House Senior Center. He idolized his parents, loved to write music, philosophize and tell stories of farming, high school football and the army. He liked Harry's Hofbrau, the 49ers, his car, Tahoe, physics, spy novels, napping through the ball game, swimming and gardening roses. He was proud of climbing Mt. Rainier in WA. The last years of Stan's life were spent with new friends at Oak Tree Villa, close to his cherished daughters and grandson.
Stan is remembered for his big heart. He counseled us to forever keep up the good fight, care and make a difference. Stan gave all he could and more.
On January 28, a sunny morning, Stan was laid to rest under a strong oak tree at Soquel Cemetery. Memorial donations can be sent to World Vision (1-888-511-6519, Fund ID#: 105429405).
Stan is survived by four siblings he adored, Connie Ruyle (Boise, ID), Patricia Berlin (Milpitas, CA), Jan Easter (Nampa, ID), and Fred Easter (Draper, UT); two daughters and a grandson: Michelle Easter, Cathrine Berlin and Jaxon Giberson (Santa Cruz, CA); and a large clan.
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