Charles John Kesti

Charles “John” Kesti passed away peacefully in his home on July 1st 2023 in Brewster Wa at age 73. John lead a very fulfilled life with God, family and brethren. John graduated from Cottage Grove highschool in 1967 and then served as a mechanic in the Coast Guard for two years, before he went to study photography at Lane Community College. John was a man of many hats. His professions included: Finish (or half Finnish) Carpenter, mechanic, house painter, home inspector, truck driver and handy man for all things. He enjoyed collecting films and sharing them with his family. His other hobbies included restoring things and collecting guns, coins, and CD’s. He always loved the ocean and wanted to someday own a sailboat. John also had a passion for music and learned how to play the guitar. His favorite genres to listen to were blues and classic rock. On Dec 6, 1975 John married the love of his life Fleda Elaine Easter. Together they raised their seven children: Danese, LJ, Susan, Becky, Billy, Kerrie and Laura in the homestead they built together in Brewster, Wa in 1986. Bro. John was baptized into the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn by Bro. Lester Clevenger on August 7th, 1982. Being a son of God, John enjoyed spending time around his brethren. Everyone saw the love and joy of serving God in him. He instilled his love for Jesus and the truth in his children. He was very thankful to see all of them get baptized into the faith. John is survived by his sister Susan Carlotta Kesti of Lebanon, OR; his seven children: daughter Danese Easter of Portland, OR, son, John Kesti and Daughter in law Heather Kesti of Cushing OK, daughter Susan Kesti and Son in law Chris Tingle of Monroe, WA, daughter Rebecca Gibson and Son in law Zachary Gibson of Delta, CO, Son William Kesti and daughter in law Abigail Kesti of Brewster, WA , daughter Kerrie Rossiter and Son in law Bryan Rossiter of Sacramento, CA, daughter Laura Martin and son in law Isaiah Martin of Malott, WA and 10 grandchildren, Gavyn, Harley, Callyn, Alayna, Judah, Brynlee, Jolene, Benjamin, Emersyn and Abel as well as many brother in laws, sister in laws, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen Merlotte Jordan, Father Alfred John Kesti, Wife Fleda Elaine Easter and grandson Bryce Carter Rossiter. John loved the Lord with all of his heart and clung onto Him with all of his strength til his last day. The example he set and the faith that he had made an impression on his children and the brethren that cared for him. He will be remembered and missed by many.

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Charles John Kesti

December 27, 1949 - July 1, 2023