Bud Eastin

George Vernon Eastin (Buddy) passed away June 16, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born March 27, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to George V. and Elinor Christopherson Eastin. Bud was the first born of 5 sons: Gary, Paul, Dale, and John—all of whom have passed on. Bud was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in April of 2010.

Bud was in the Army from 1955-58. He was the first driver hired by Gibbons & Reed in 1959 for the C.P.C. Ready Mix Division. Bud's business career started in 1967 when he and Linda opened the Roadrunner Lounge on 3500 South State and a 32-unit motel across the street, the store at Truckers Truck Stop, Ranger Cargo Truck Brokerage. Bud started Apartsmart Auto Salvage Recycling in 1979, and this business is thriving in its 3rd generation. Bud and Linda divorced after 33 years, but they remained close. Bud built a 1933 Chev stock car in 1960 and began racing at the Fairgrounds Speedway in 1961 and continued racing until 1970 until his business demands interfered. Since then, it has been his 1947 Merc, 1957 Ford Conv, and 1967 Bronco.

Bud is survived by his 6 children: Cheryl Hardy, Terri Searle, George V. Jr., Carolyn Andra, Kenyon, and Joey; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; countless friends and acquaintances.

Funeral services for Bud will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014, at 12 Noon at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, with a viewing from 10:00-11:45 a.m. Burial will be at Elysian Burial Gardens. Following the burial, friends are invited to bring a picnic and a chair and are welcome to join the family at the Creekside Park in Holladay, 1664 East 4800 South, 84117. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkin-soffe.com

"I came, I did what I could, I left without much ado"

Funeral Home:
Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray
4760 So. State Street
Murray, UT