Gary Wayne Eastwood

Gary Wayne Eastwood, 71, of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home.

Gary was born on August 15, 1953, in Arnold, Nebraska to Wylie and Joan (Pearson) Eastwood. He received his education from Callaway Public Schools, graduating from Callaway High School with the class of 1972.

Following High School, Gary worked with his father, Wylie. He enjoyed the work he did with his dad, focusing on construction and working as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He also dedicated many years working on the Reservation in South Dakota, before moving back to Arnold and working for Pete Hagler Trucking. Gary decided on a change of scenery and moved to California, where he worked for Blackmore Construction as an operator on an Ocean Scraper, which he was incredibly proud of. Missing his home, he returned to Callaway where he owned and operated a body shop and spent his last years trucking. Gary believed in working hard and playing hard.

On June 11, 2014, he was united in marriage to his partner in crime, Trudy Swedberg. They made their home outside of Callaway, where they enjoyed spending time with their family and friends. Gary loved being on the lake even though he couldn’t swim. He enjoyed boating and eventually learned how to water ski. He wasn’t much of a cook but always tried his best and of course had the gift to gab. He was quite the storyteller and was always around giving a helping hand. He enjoyed being part of the Rodeo Club in Callaway.

Survivors include his loving wife, Trudy of Callaway; his mother, Joan Schuster of Arnold; his daughters, Katie (Travis) Gewecke of Elm Creek and Shawnie (Tucker) McClain of Briggsdale, Colorado; three grandchildren, Grady and Liberty Gewecke and McCrae McClain; siblings; Allan (Jan) Eastwood of Callaway, Patty (Bob) Olson of North Platte, Dean (Kathy) Eastwood of North Platte, Connie (Brad) Nansel of Arnold, and Bonnie Eastwood of Arnold; sister-in-law, Sheree (Dean) Slover of Brownwood, Texas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Wylie and wife Sandy; grandparents, Alvin (Esther) Pearson and Paul (Cuba) Eastwood; stepfather, Louis Schuster and in-laws, Ernest (Ruth) Swedberg.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Callaway Community Center.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the Callaway American Legion Bryson-Booker Post 59.

Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com