Dr. Galen Eash

Dr. Galen J. Eash, age 74, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Sanford Hospital, Fargo.

Galen Jay Eash, the son of Sanford and Orpha (Kauffman) Eash, was born in Goshen, Indiana, on September 2, 1939. He grew up in Goshen, where he graduated from Bethany Christian High School in 1957 and Goshen College in 1961. He graduated from Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia, PA, in 1965, and served his residency in family practice in St. Paul, MN.

Galen was married in Goshen to Marlene Grabill on December 19, 1958. After Galen completed his residency, the family moved to Casselton, ND, where Dr. Eash started his practice. In 1979, the family moved to Fargo, and Galen joined a small independent physicians group. He later served at the MeritCare Southwest Clinic in Fargo until his retirement in 2001.

One of Galen's deepest joys was his love of bicycling. What began as a way to get exercise became a lifelong passion that he enjoyed sharing with others. In his younger years he was active in the local bicycle and racing club. He took various bike trips with family and friends across the country. Whenever he traveled, a bike was always brought along. In his later years, he enjoyed the quiet solitude of riding alone and was a fixture on many of the local country roads.

Galen loved his family and truly enjoyed time with his wife, his daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved music and enjoyed singing, especially in gospel quartets. His deep personal Christian faith was evident in all he did.

Galen is survived by his wonderful wife, Marlene, Fargo; daughters, Kristine (Dane) Larsen, Harwood, ND, and Lori (Kevin) Ellingson, Fargo; grandchildren, Maari (Phillip) Loy, Fargo, Ranelle (Isaac) Sando, Rosholt, SD, and Collin Larsen, Harwood; three great-grandchildren, Mabel Loy and Dayton and Gideon Sando; and siblings, Dale (Judy) Eash, Goshen, Marvin (Pam) Eash, Mint Hill, NC, Nancy (Vic) Myers, Buchanan, MI, and Loren (Barbara Sprenger) Eash, Goshen.

Gathering of Friends: Thursday, March 20, 2014, from 4-7 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead. Memorial Service: Friday, March 21, 2014, at 11:00 AM, in Bethel Evangelical Free Church, Fargo.