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Frederick Easton Obituary

Captain Frederick Bigelow Easton, USN (Ret.) EDISTO ISLAND - Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of February 10, 2011, Captain Frederick Bigelow Easton, USN Supply Corps (Ret.), husband of Hall Riddle Easton. Residence, Edisto Island, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Capt. and Mrs. Frederick Easton are invited to attend his memorial service Monday, February 14, 2011, at Edisto Island United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Burial services will be conducted later. The Reverend Dr. George G. Wilkes will officiate. Frederick was born December 21, 1946, in Washington DC, son of the late William Thomas Easton and the late Manoa Bigelow Easton. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, CA. Captain Easton retired after a distinguished career in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife, Hall Riddle Easton of Edisto Island; two daughters, Meredith Hall Easton Richard and her husband Thomas of San Antonio, TX, Gretchen Ann Easton Walsh and her husband Christopher of Chapel Hill, NC; two brothers, Capt. Peter Bigelow Easton, USN (Ret.) of Virginia Beach, VA and Dr. William Bigelow Easton of Purcellville, VA; seven grandchildren, Matthew Hector Richard, Alison Hall Richard, Daniel Frederick Richard, Lillian May Richard, Joseph William Richard, William Charles Walsh, and Vivian Grace Walsh. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 81 Gadsden Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2011.

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Sylvia and Joe Dunbeck

February 5, 2023

We still miss Fred. Met him and wonderful Hall on a trip to China. He was one terrific guy.....we just wish we had been able to continue our friendship. with much love, sylvia and joe

May 27, 2011

Hall and family,
Fred was my boss on the USS Dixon. I know that is many years ago, but I was very saddened to hear about his passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
With much sympathy,
Shirley Burns

Sallie Nold

February 17, 2011

Dear Hall- Bill and I were shocked to see Fred had passed away. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. We will be calling you soon. Our love and support we send your way, Bill and Sallie

Joel Biliouris

February 15, 2011

I was sadden to hear of Fred's passing. Fred and I shared the same submarine background and path to Captain. I respected Fred and will miss seeing him. .

Len Harper

February 15, 2011

Charlotte and I are deeply saddened to hear of Fred's sudden passing. You and we both arrived at HQS, US European Command in Stuttgart at just about the same time in 1991, and it was an honor and privilege to work with Fred in the J4 Logistics Directorate. Captain Easton was my boss, and he was the consummate professional, always a gentleman, a thoughtful and highly respected leader and decision maker. Hall, our times in Germany were the most memorable and pleasurable of all, and you and Fred were a big part of it. Remember our TAD trip to Paris?
It was an honor to have served with your husband. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Lieut. Col. (Ret) Len and Charlotte Harper, USA

Pat McGovern

February 15, 2011

Dear Hall,

You may not remember me, I worked for Fred on the EUCOM J46 staff as Chief of the Joint Petroleum Office, 1992-95. Len and Charlotte Harper just forwarded to me the sad news about Fred's passing. All of us in his section had the greatest respect for him as a person and and as a boss. The world will be a lesser place for his absence. My deepest sympathy to you and all the family.

February 14, 2011

Hall and family,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Fred. He was such a kind, generous man with such a delightful sense of humor. We have wonderful memories of visiting you both at your beautiful home on Edisto Island and enjoying dinners together in Charleston.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God's love surround you and give you peace and strength.
WIth heartfelt sympathy,
Linda and Bob King

February 14, 2011

Hall and family,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Fred. He was such a kind, generous man with such a delightful sense of humor. We have wonderful memories of visiting you both at your beautiful home on Edisto Island and enjoying dinners together in Charleston.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God's love surround you and give you peace and strength.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Linda and Bob King

Sylvia & Joe Dunbeck

February 14, 2011

Hall and family, You have so much been in our thoughts in past few days. Joe and I dont agree on everything, but we certainly agree that Fred was one terrific fellow. We loved his humor, his low key personality, his interest in the world around him and his ability to make a great martini. We met in China, had the most wonderful time with you in Chicago and again when we were lucky enough to visit your homes on Edisto Island and in Charleston. This news leaves us both feeling most saddened. We have such warm memories of Fred and of our time together. Today especially you all will be in our thoughts and prayers. With much love, Sylvia and Joe

February 13, 2011

Dear Family of Fred Easton. You don't know me but your husband. father, grandfather took good care of my family through his thoughtful service at H & R Block. It wasnt just about taxes but about family and being there for people in a Godly manner. We are saddened by your loss but rejoice in Fred's entrance into the kingdom of God and we know he heard "well done faithful servant. God bless and strengthen you at this time and know that we will see each other again.

Will and Jaime Riddle

February 13, 2011

Aunt Hall and Family,

We were at once shocked and saddened by the news of Uncle Fred's sudden illness and untimely passing. We will keep the memories of him and our times together in Edisto as a momento of the loving and warm man that he was.

Bill Walsh

February 12, 2011

Dear Hall and all the Easton family,

We mourn your loss and extend our deepest sympathy. Fred was a wonderful man who will be missed always by all who knew him.

Bill and Ursula Walsh

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