Linda Eastman, 70

Linda Ann Eastman, age 70, of Colon, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at her home.
Linda was the daughter of the late Robert and Arline Brown. Linda was born Aug. 25, 1950. She was a 1969 graduate of Colon High School. Linda’s greatest accomplishment in life was being a professional singer and entertainer for more than 25 years in the Colon, Japan and San Francisco Bay area. Linda met her husband, Donald, in the fall of 1971 and they were married on April 20, 1972. Their marriage would last 48 years and 11 months. Linda worked as a security guard at the Michigan Corrections office, and taught one semester of music at the Howe Military Academy, and music, math and science at Heartwood Renaissance Academy.
Linda attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Colon and served as a member of the church counsel, as well as participated in many church programs.
Linda served as past president of Colon American Legions Women’s Auxiliary.
Linda supported the Colon band and many sports programs. She was an active member of the En Gedi Christian Music Festival committee, as well as a member of the St. Joseph County SERT Team, Colon Downtown Development Authority and, in November, was elected to Colon Village Council.
Linda is survived by her husband, Donald Eastman of Colon; three children, Shannon, Heather and Colin; a sister, Laura (Danny) Parsons; two brothers, Robert (Carol) Brown and James (Margret) Brown; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three nephews; and two nieces.
The Eastman Family will receive friends and relatives 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with pastor David Grimm officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left at Schipperfuneralhome.com.