Earl William (Bill) East Obituary (1941 - 2023)

Earl William (Bill) East, passed away on July 29, 2023. He fought as hard as he could, but the cancer took him anyway. Bill was born on August 24, 1941, in Evanston, Wyoming. Son of Thelda Craythorne and Wilford Tremelling, later adopted by Dale W. East who raised him. He grew up in Plain City, Utah with his 2 sisters Sherrille and Kay, his cousins, and many friends who loved him. He loved his dog Butch, and horse Red. He was a reliable and adventurous man who lived life to the fullest, always seeking new adventures and experiences. Bill's courageous spirit and witty humor will be remembered by all who knew him. Bill joined the US Navy in 1965 where he served on the USS Baussell DD-845. He was proud to serve his country and loved sharing stories about his experiences in the Navy. He got to see the world, and he really enjoyed Japan. After the Navy he spent some time in California where he met Donna Turfler. They moved to her hometown in Middletown, New York and got married on September 14, 1969. They enjoyed camping, boating and spending time with family & friends. They had a little Muffin store, and Bill enjoyed making deliveries in his bread truck. They had 2 wonderful children who were his pride and joy. They moved to Roy, Utah in 1981, where he lived for over 40 years. He was married to Donna for 25 years before they divorced, but they remained friends. He spent 20 years with his girlfriend Yvonne Varela and helped raise her 2 boys, AJ and David. Bill spent his career doing many different jobs in construction, he was a mechanic and a truck driver. He also worked at Hill Air Force Base. He spent many years working for The John & Co, from where he retired. He was a dedicated worker who was highly valued for his reliability and commitment to his job. He also took great pride in taking care of his yard, which was a large task! Bill always enjoyed boating, camping, riding ATVs and motorcycles, but most of all he loved classic cars! Every story about the many cars he had ended in "I wish I still had that one". The one he did keep forever was his 1956 Chevy Belair which he completely restored. He loved his 1972 Chevy truck AKA Blacky, his 1946 Mercury "Black Beauty" and was working on building his 1934 Ford coupe, with a Chevy engine of course. He recently bought a 1979 Trans Am as a project to restore with his daughter. He loved working on his cars and going to car shows. He was a man of many talents and interests, but what mattered most to Bill was family fun time. "Families that play together, stay together". Bill cherished family fun time with his children and grandchildren and anyone else who wanted to join us! He was a fun dad and grandpa. His legacy of family traditions will continue for generations to come. Bill is survived by his son, Garrett (Phebe) East; his daughter, Heather (Jason) Fowers; his granddaughters, Shyann East, Tyler (Britan) Cox and Bella Fowers; his grandsons, Kyan Fowers and Brantley Fowers; his sisters Sherrille Skeen and Kay Johnson; his Uncle Vernon East; his cousins Jim East and Jeff East; and many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale W. and Thelda East; Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and some good friends. We invite all who knew Bill to leave memories and upload photos to his memorial page. These contributions will serve as a comforting reminder of Bill's adventurous spirit, reliable nature, courage, and wit, and will help his loved ones to remember and celebrate his life. We thank you in advance for your contributions and for helping to keep Bill's memory alive. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023, 11:30 a.m. at the Plain City 5th Ward, 4575 W. 2125 N., Plain City, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah and on Friday, at the church prior to services from 10 -11 a.m. Interment will be at Plain City Cemetery, 4373 W. 1975 N., Plain City, Utah where military honors will be accorded. Bill's funeral service will be video recorded and posted to his obituary page online after the burial for anyone to see.