Ivonne R Eastman

Ivonne R. Eastman, 98, Johnstown, ND died Thursday, August 6^th, 2020, in the Good Samaritan Center, Larimore, ND.

Ivonne was born June 6^th, 1922 at Brantford, ND, the daughter of Ernest and Georgene (Willson) Ferguson.  The family lived several places growing up as her dad was a grain buyer.  Ivonne was baptized in the Episcopal Church in Towner, ND and attended her first three years of school in Carrington, ND.  In 1931, the family moved back to Forest River, ND where both of her parents were born.  Ivonne graduated from Forest River High School.  She married Ellsworth William (Bill) Garland and they had three children.  Vicki was born May 22^nd, 1941, Craig was born April 2^nd, 1943, and Randi was born June 20, 1949.  Ivonne married Jim Eastman on February 9^th, 1951.  They had one child.  Brian was born January 5^th, 1954.  Ivonne was  a talented artist and baker.  She was active with the Order of the Eastern Star and also served as a 4-H leader.  Jim and Ivonne enjoyed spending summers on the farm and many winters in Arizona over the years.

Ivonne is survived by her sons, Craig (Virginia) Garland, North Bend, OR; and Brian Eastman, Johnstown, ND; niece, Bonnie Gorder-Hinchey, Seattle, WA; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim (2008); her sister, Adele Gorder (2018); and daughters, Vicki Romsa (1989) and Randi Garland Eastman Labit (2011).

Per Ivonne’s wishes, no formal services will be held.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Johnstown Cemetery or Gilby Fire and Rescue.  Cards can be sent to Brian Eastman P.O. Box 66 Gilby, ND  58235.