Grant Eason Obituary Grant Earl Eason, 85, passed on to eternal life on February 15, 2022, surrounded with the love of his wife and children. He was born in Delta, CO on February 19, 1936 to Graton and Mary (Tibbett) Eason. At one year of age, they moved to Oregon for a short time and then settled in Wilder, Idaho where Grant grew up on a row crop and dairy farm. Farming, riding horses and his 49 Ford were his passions. He married Donna Lea Tipton from Homedale on February 18, 1956. They farmed for three years then moved to Nampa where he bought a truck and transported mobile homes. He also had a low-boy truck for hauling travel trailers for Kit Mfg. Company in Caldwell until 1967 where he later advanced to an RV sales manager. He eventually became an RV salesman and then retired from Bobs RV in 2000. He and Donna were 4-H leaders of the Lone Star Riders 4-H Club for 15 years maxing out with 32 kids on horses, competing in county 4-H fairs and local parades. Their two daughters Merilie and Valerie and son Darin are accomplished equestrians. Grant often reminisced about his part in building the Owyhee County rodeo arena. They are proud of their three grown children, eight grandkids and 10 greats. Family sports activities, including rodeo were highlights of Grants life, along with camping and boating. Travels through the years include cruises to Alaska and Hawaii, trips to Jamaica, San Jose Mexico, Disney World and Epcot Center. They traveled with their fifth wheel RV to Bransons Grand Ole Opry, Church Hill Downs in Kentucky, Mount Rushmore, Grand Canyon, numerous National Parks, the Oregon Coast, Yuma AZ and SISCRA RV Park in Donnelly. Grant enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years and then whistle pig shooting with his family and friends. For several years hes had the pleasure of occasionally driving tractor for his son-in-law and several local farmers. They say "You can take the man out of the farm but cant take the farm out of the man"! Grant and Donna were charter members of the Nampa Rec Center for many years and would frequently enjoy the Senior Center meals along with many of their friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Earlene Dexter, Jeanne Eason and JoAnn Sappington (Don). Survivors are wife Donna, daughters Merilie (Doug) Blickenstaff, Valerie Tiegs and son Darin (Debbie) Eason; Brothers Don (Sam) Eason, and Bob (Colleen) Eason. Grandchildren Brittney (Bruce) Rich, Rob Tiegs, Todd (Jennifer) Blickenstaff, Jeffrey (Shannon) Blickenstaff, Dustin Eason, Tayler Ford, Kayla Tiegs and Cydnie Eason. Great grands: Quinn, Sean, Georgia, Hunter, Riley, Emilee, Lilah, Grace, Aspyn, Paige and Zuri. Family wishes to thank St. Lukes Hospice and the many family members and friends who have extended their love. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations in Grants name to Salvation Army, Love Inc./Grace Place, Canyon County Animal Shelter or place of their choice. A visitation and viewing will be held on Thursday, Feb 24, 2022, from 5 to 7 PM at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. A Celebration of his life will be held at 2 PM Friday, Feb 25, 2022, at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. A reception will follow the services in the Nampa Senior Center approximately at 3:30 PM. An online guest book and full obituary is available at www.nampafuneralhome.com The service will be live streamed and the link may be found at: https://my.gather.app/remember/grant-earl-eason Your browser does not support this video format. You should be able to view it in Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer. Services Visitation Thursday February 24, 2022 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Nampa Funeral Home 415 12th Ave. So. Nampa, Idaho 83651 Celebration of Life Friday February 25, 2022 2:00 PM Nampa Funeral Home 415 12th Ave. So. Nampa, Idaho 83651 Reception Friday February 25, 2022 3:30 PM Nampa Senior Center 207 Constitution Way Nampa, ID 83686 Private Interment Canyon Hill Cemetery Caldwell, Idaho