Obituary -- Edward John Gesick

Edward John Gesick, age 66 of Whittier, California left this life on Friday, September 27th, 2019 and was ushered into the presence of our lord. Ed was born February 23, 1953. The son of Edward G. Gesick and Melba (Cain) Gesick. Ed’s primary field of occupation in his adult life was that of mill-wright maintenance mechanic. He spent seventeen years in that capacity with the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District in Fallon, Nevada. He was also instrumental in the reconstruction of the Lahontan Valley Dam, also in Fallon, Nevada. He is survived by children; Dannette Cole, Lacy Seeley (Chris), Amanda Eastwick and Dustin VanReed. Grandchildren Launa Hopkins (Kelby), Tyler Cole (Jenny), Alexis Haynes, Kaihlee Haynes, Kaydence and Jade Constable, Great grandchildren Layla and Ryker. Siblings; Jacquelyn Briski, Gail (Delbert) Bendickson, Janis (Mike) Maris Nieces and nephews: Kristina (David) Burton, Leah (Myck) Beard, Paul (Angie) Manning III, Jonathan Manning, Heidi (Scott Cooper) Wood, Heatherly (Curtis) Allman, Steven (Susan) Maris,  Angela (Logan) Ascher. Great nieces and nephews Dawson, Kolby, Brody, Levi Beard, Jordan Beard, and Cody Beard, Jessi Wood, Kailah Campbell, Maitland Hinson, Curtis Allman Jr, Kenneth Manning and Nicholas Messick, Paige Manning, Nathan Manning, Jeremiah Manning, and Micah Manning. Also many cousins, close friends, and extended family members. A celebration of Ed’s life was held Friday, October 4th , 2019 at Bell Tower Funeral Home, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls, ID 83854 at 12:00 pm, and was followed by a gathering at Bob’s 21 Club with a pool tournament in memory of Ed.       Support local, independent news – contribute to The Fallon Post, your non-profit (501c3) online news source for all things Fallon. Never miss the local news -- read more on The Fallon Post home page.