Raymond J. Eastman

Raymond J. Eastman, 72, of Cavalier, ND passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Heather’s House in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of services. Burial will be held in the Hallson Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Pembina County Historical Society, Borg Home, Pembina County Fair, or charity of your choice.

Raymond was born the only child of Andrew and Amity (Porter) Eastman on May 17, 1954. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Cavalier, graduating in 1973. Ray then continued his education at Lake Region College in Devils Lake, ND, before returning to the farm.

Things he enjoyed were spending time at the Pembina County Fair, Pioneer Machinery Show and Museum, taking rides for ice cream, and visiting with friends. Raymond also spent many hours tending his cattle, putting up haystacks, walking the land, and starting his own Christmas tree farm after working at Pages Pines. He was a member of the former First United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Amity, grandparents, Ira and Jennie Porter, and Barney and Christine Eastman, several aunts, uncles, and many cousins.