Alfred Gaynard East died on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 surrounded by his loving family from complications of Alzheimers. He was born February 24, 1928 to Thomas Alfred East and Cora Ann Wright East. He was the youngest of 8 children. He grew up most of his life in the Ogden area.He married Marybelle Travis on July 21, 1949. They had two children Judy East Dockstader and Janet East.He worked for HAFB as a mechanic, but he was a jack of all trades. He retired in 1971, where he then was able to travel with his wife and friends.His passion in life was his family. He loved his wife, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. Also his passion was his home. He always made such a beautiful home for all of us. He loved yard work and it showed. His yard was immaculate, and made a beautiful place for us to live. He was there for us no matter what the project was.We went on several family vacations and the memories will always be a treasure. He would always map out the route to make sure we could see everything possible, and made sure every hotel had a pool, that was the only thing the grandkids asked for.He is survived his wife Marybelle East, daughter Judy East Dockstader, Janet East and 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, and sister Marge East Neely. He was preceded in death by his 6 of his siblings : Melvin East, Gwen East Wheeler, Dortha East Price, Thelma East Hunt, Ivan East, Gage East and a great granddaughter Kaylene Peterson.We would like you to celebrate his life with us at a Memorial service at Leavitts Mortuary on Wednesday, March 30th, at 11 am. Friends and family are invited to share memories with the family one hour prior.We would like to thank the staff at Mountain View Nursing Services and Inspiration Hospice for their kind and loving care.Cremation will be under the direction of Leavitts Mortuary.In lieu of flowers we would like you to donate to the Utah Chapter of Alzheimers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com Visitation Information Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Time: 10:00 am - Leavitts Mortuary Address: 836 36th Street, , Ogden, UT, 84403 801-394-5556 | Map