Submit a PhotoJames John Easterling, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, was welcomed into heaven September 17, 2025 after a long struggle with Inclusion Body Myositis.
Born August 30, 1938 in San Diego, California to James Cawthon and Adelia (Jungers) Easterling, Jim was the oldest of three children. Jim’s strong faith in God was a focal point of his family. He attended St. John of the Cross Lemon Grove, St. Augustine High School and the University of San Diego. He was a fire fighter with the City of San Diego, Building Designer, Contractor, Construction Superintendent, and Construction Management Consultant. Jim was also a competitive cyclist competing around the world for many years earning numerous gold, silver and bronze medals.
Jim leaves behind his wife, Peggy (Hoffman), sons, Jim Easterling and Michael (Diane) Bisesi, daughter, Amy (David) Blake, step-children, Dean (Missy) Thornton, Dawn (Terry) Womack, Megan (David) Bosteter, Tyler (Jessica) Perry and Alex (Staci) Perry, 20 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Ronnie (Nancy) Bisesi, his siblings David (Candace) Easterling and Maryellen Pitard.
In addition to family, cycling, camping, hiking and fishing, Jim made time to serve on the Alpine Fire Protection Board (26 years), the Alpine Planning Group (12 years), coach soccer, little league baseball and youth softball for his children and grandchildren, volunteer at Father Joe’s Village and oversee construction of the new worship space for Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Alpine.
Jim will be remembered as a man of faith who loved the Lord, his family and friends.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00AM on December 12, 2025 at The Immaculata Catholic Church (5998 Alcala Park Wat, San Diego, CA 92110) with burial and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Casa de los Pobres USA P. O. Box 9596 San Diego, CA 92169, or Father Joe’s Village 3850 E Street San Diego, CA 92102, in his name.
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So sorry to learn of Jim’s passing.
He lived a good life, filled with love and respect. A real loss for our family and all the lives he touched. Deepest condolences.
Jim was one of the best!! He sits in heaven with our father waiting for us! God bless you all that mourn and grieve for Jim. I feel blessed to have known him.
Jim always had a ready welcoming smile and a genuine interest in how you were doing. He was an inspiration for a positive outlook on life regardless of the challenge to be faced. I was proud to have him as a cousin.
Jim was a wonderful Community Leader for Alpine!. I enjoyed serving with him on the Planning Group and seeing you both at Church. He is sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Easterling family.
Thank you Peggy for posting the details of the service. We send you love Peggy.
Peggy and family- our hearts are with you in joy and sadness. May you be at peace knowing Jim is with the Lord.
A man of unquestioned integrity.
Jim, I was honored to call you my friend.
Peggy may the Lord continue to bless you you and your loved ones.
All of us who knew Jim and loved him will miss him dearly. He was not only an exemplary citizen, but a beautiful human inside and out. Passionate about his work, his family, his spirituality and his passion for cycling and exercise. He was the mastermind behind our home remodel on the ranch in Alpine 15 years ago and his work ethic and attention to detail were evident. Never forgotten, he leaves behind a beautiful legacy, especially to his family.
Jim was a good friend. he is going straight to heaven.