Eich, Thomas 'John' 1945-2007

EICH, SMITH

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 5/21/2017 at 12:00:11

Obituary
Thomas "John" Eich, who lived the majority of his life in Monterey County, CA passed away peacefully Saturday, August 25, 2007 at the age of 62 years in his home in Los Banos, where he had recently moved.

John was born on June 12, 1945 in Hull, Iowa. He grew up in Southwestern Minnesota. After completing his service to his country in the United States Navy, he became a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. John was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #3, a voluntary fireman with Marina Public Safety and a lifetime member of American Legion Post #593. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards, as well as watching Viking football games and NASCAR.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Viola Eich; two brothers, Larry and Leroy Eich.
John is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joan Smith Eich and his son, Thomas (Tammie)Eich of Hollister.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 from 7pm-9pm and Thursday, August 30, 2007 from 9am-1:30pm at Struve and Laporte Funeral Home, 41 West San Luis Street, Salina, CA 93901

Funeral Service Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 1:30 pm in the Struve and Laporte Chapel

Burial will follow with Military Honors at Queen of Heaven Cemetery