Eric Gibson Harstad

Eric Gibson Harstad, 65 of Walla Walla, Washington passed away on December 1, 2021, at Providence St. Mary Hospital.

Born on September 13, 1956, in Portland, Oregon. His parents were William and Dorothy Jacobson Harstad. Eric graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1974 and later continued his education at Whitman College.

Eric was a skilled mechanic with over 40 years of experience at Main Street Conoco where he operated and later owned until his retirement in 2019. Throughout his life Eric skillfully restored many classic cars.

He was a skilled martial artist, having been trained at Comtech under James Keating. Eric’s best friend in life was his Alaskan Malamute, Max.

He is survived by his two children Lindsey and Adam; his former wife Sue Klein; his long-time partner Lori Ramirez and her children Justina, Chip, Quinnten; and his sister Jill Moll and her children Kendra and a niece and nephew.

A Celebration of Life will be held in private for his immediate family at a later date.