Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Esau, Richard Gordon October 11, 2005
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The Tehachapi News 
Richard Gordon Esau
Dec. 12, 1927 – Oct. 11, 2005

Memorial services were held for Richard Gordon Esau, 77, on Saturday, Oct. 15 
at the Bear Valley Springs Community Church.

Mr. Esau died in his home on Oct. 11. he was born Dec. 12, 1927, in 
Petersburg, Neb., to John and Elma Esau and was third eldest of six children. 
He eventually moved with his family to Douglas, Wyo., where he was raised on 
his father’s cattle ranch. In 1946 Richard joined the United States Marine 
Corps, where he served for three years. During his commitment he served on the 
cruiser U.S.S. Chicago and was selected to serve in President Truman’s Honor 
Guard Detail. He received an honorable discharge.

In September 1947, Mr. Esau married Betty Lucille Leininger in Washington, 
D.C. The couple moved to Casper, Wyo., where he worked for Standard Oil for 
eight years. During their 10 year marriage, they had four children, Carol, 
Catherine, Lou Ellen and Richard II. He married Martha Ann Cassady on April 
10, 1962 in Salem, Ore. They were married for 34 years until Martha’s death in 
January 1996. They had one daughter, Jacqueline, from this marriage.

During his time in Portland, Ore., He began a 24 year career as an aircraft 
flight test mechanic. Eventually Mr. Esau moved his family to Tehachapi. he 
worked at Edwards AFB for Lockheed Martin and it’s predecessor companies for 
approximately 20 years until his retirement. Mr. Esau was a resident in 
Stallion Springs for 29 years. Richard had a great love for the outdoors. He 
enjoyed hiking in the hills around his home. He was a great friend and 
neighbor and would always help out when needed.

Mr. Esau was a member of Bear Valley springs Community Church and had a strong 
faith in Christ. That faith in Christ and His promises gave him comfort even 
in the months of declining health.

He is survived by his daughters, Carol Harris of Addison, N.Y; Catherine 
DiTullio of Redding, Conn.; Lou Ellen Campbell of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and 
Jacqueline Bastian of Lompoc; sisters, Helen Bess of Englewood, Colo., and 
Irene Story of Lusk, Wyo.; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and 
numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Martha; three 
brothers, Ivan, donald and Harold; and his son Richard Gordon Esau II.

Interment will be at Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Wyo. In lieu of flowers, 
contributions may be made to Optimal Hospice, 4800 Stockdale Highway, Suite 
215, Bakersfield, CA 93309 or Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center, 6501 
Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309. Wood Family Funeral Service handled the 
cremation arrangements.



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Volume 106 - No. 27
Oct. 19-25, 2005


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