Eston Duane Catlett

Eston Duane Catlett passed peacefully on October 7th, 2025, in Gilbert, Arizona, with his beloved wife Patricia by his side.

Born in Carlsbad, California, Eston was the fourth of six children.

Eston lived a life marked by faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, devotion to prayer, his family and was known for his sharp mind and sharper wit. He was an accomplished artist, poet, writer and loved to play his guitar in worship to his Heavenly Father.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War with the 54th Signal Battalion, and later built a long career with Pacific Northwest Bell, retiring in 1990.

A passionate genealogist, Eston spent years tracing and preserving the Catlett family history, connecting generations across the country. He also served faithfully as Facilities Manager at The City Church in Kirkland, Washington, for 17 years.

Eston was preceded in death by his parents, Eston Berry and Ellen, and brothers Reuel Dean and Gary Wayne. Eston is survived by Patricia, his wife of 61 years; sons Duane Paul and David; grandchildren Evan, Josh, Emilie “Adi” and Sara; great-granddaughter Rhiannon; siblings Mayda Jean Reynosa, Melba June Peterson, and Homer Leon Catlett; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the stories he preserved, and the family he loved so deeply.

One of Eston Duane’s favorite verses was the Aaronic Blessing in Numbers 6:24-26:

The Lord bless you, and keep you;

The Lord make His face shine on you,

And be gracious to you;

The Lord lift up His countenance on you,

And give you peace.

Funeral services are Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at 11am, preceded by visitation at 10:30am at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ, followed by Military Funeral Honors ceremony at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 2929 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ at 1:30pm the same day.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.