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Sally Eastham (formerly Sally McCarthy) of Monterey, California, a devoted mother, grandmother, teacher, and ocean lover, passed away surrounded by family and friends on November 6, 2025. Born in Marysville, California, she lived a life defined by curiosity, compassion, and courage.

A graduate of UC Davis, she began her life of purpose in Oroville, California, where she married, raised her two children, Stewart Eastham and Abbey Eastham, and discovered her calling as a teacher. For …

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Per her request, no service will be held, but in her memory, we hope you take time to pause by the ocean, lend a hand to someone who needs it, and say yes to the adventure life offers. That is how she lived, and that is how she would want us to carry her forward.

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I enjoyed volunteering in Sally’s class and learned a lot from her. My son Bennie was in her class and he enjoyed being…
I enjoyed volunteering in Sally’s class and learned a lot from her. My son Bennie was in her class …
I enjoyed volunteering in Sally’s class and learned a lot from h…

         Sally was a wonderful person and friend.  We met many years ago at  the  Sierra Club Singles group in Chico.  …

         Sally was a wonderful person and friend.  We met many years ago at  the  Sierra Club Singl…

         Sally was a wonderful person and friend.  We met many y…

Sally brightened up many days at Marina Del Mar School. She would compose a poem or song for special occasions and plan…

Sally brightened up many days at Marina Del Mar School. She would compose a poem or song for specia…

Sally brightened up many days at Marina Del Mar School. She woul…

What a legacy Sally leaves behind.  She was busy always giving of herself.  Sally shared her interests and passion for …

What a legacy Sally leaves behind.  She was busy always giving of herself.  Sally shared her intere…

What a legacy Sally leaves behind.  She was busy always giving o…

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Born

1947
Marysville, CA
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Graduated from high school

1965
Oroville High School, Oroville, CA
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Graduated from college

1969
University of California-Davis, CA

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