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Edward John Gesick, age 66, of Whittier, Calif., left this life on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, and was ushered into the presence of our lord.

Ed was born Feb. 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 millwright maintenance mechanic. He spent 17 years in that capacity with the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District, in Fallon, Nev. He was also instrumental in the reconstruction of the Lahontan Valley Dam, also in Fallon.

He is survived by his children, Dannette Cole, Lacy (Chris) Seeley, Amanda Eastwick and Dustin VanReed; grandchildren, Launa Hopkins, Kelby, Alexis, Kaihlee, Kaydence, and Ryker; great-grandchildren Layla, Tyler Cole and Jenny; siblings, Jacquelyn Briski, Janis (Mike) Maris, Steven (Susan) Maris, Gail (Delbert) Bendickson, Heidi Wood (Scott Cooper), Heatherly (Curtis) Allman; nieces and nephews, Kristina (David) Burton, Angela (Logan) Ascher, Leah (Myck) Beard, Jonathan Manning, Paul Manning III (Angie); great nieces and nephews, Dawson, Kolby, Brody, Levi, Jordan and Cody Beard, Jessi Wood, Kailah Campbell (Johnathan) Maitland Hinson, (Scott) Curtis Allman Jr., Kenneth Manning, Nicholas Messic, Paige Manning, Nathan, Jeremiah and Michael Manning; in addition to many cousins, close friends and extended family members.

A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at noon Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at Bell Tower Funeral Home, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls, ID 83854. Following at 5 p.m. will be a gathering at Bob’s 21 Club in memory of Ed and a pool tournament at 6 p.m.