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August 28, 1954 - July 4, 2025
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43 Condolence(s)
Shanta Coles (nee Aphale)
Manchester,
Friday, August 22, 2025
Dear Eastland family, we are sending our love and prayers at this difficult time. May you know the everlasting arms under you and His love all around you.
With love, Shanta Coles (worked in the commissary 1994 and 95).
Carla Petrash
Crosby, TX
Friday, August 15, 2025
⸻Our dearest Tweety and family…
⸻
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Dick. He was not only a remarkable man, and father figure to all, but also someone whose kindness, wisdom, and steady presence left a true legacy in the lives of all who knew him. I feel grateful for the moments we shared and will carry those memories always. My heart is with you and your family in this time of unimaginable grief. We love you all and you are all in our hearts and minds daily.
Merritt McReynolds Marinelli
houston, TX
Friday, August 15, 2025
Tweety and family,
My heart breaks for you! I know how much you and Dick loved all of us as campers and as parents of campers. I know he is in a better place with those he loved and tried to save. I pray God grants you strength and resilience to carry you through this storm.
Mystic love forever!
Kara DeLay
Atlanta, TX
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Dear Eastland Family, I’ve been praying for you all daily and will continue to pray. As a former Mystic Nurse, Dick was always so kind and easy to talk to, made you feel so welcome. As like many others I wish I could help in some way, and if I find that opportunity I will. I hope you feel our prayers and love.
Rhonda Radford Sandford
Kerrville, TX
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Tweety, I simply cannot wait to give you a hug! What a honor it has been to "hang out " at the gym with you and Dick for the last two years. You two were shining examples to everyone, no matter where you were! Love you. Rhonda
Donna K Rogers
New Braunfels, TX
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Resilient, courageous, kind, selfless, loving, heartfelt and heroic to the end.
It was at the Rio Vista & Mystic dance in 1979 that I first met the Eastlands, Dick never changed through all these years. He is held with widespread admiration within the community and the camping industry as a whole.
I am heartbroken and stand strong in prayer and love for Tweety, Richard, Britt, Edward, their families and Camp Mystic.
Kyle Robertson
Austin, TX
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Dear Eastland family, words cannot begin to express my heartbreak over the loss of Dick and the July 4 events. Please accept my most sincere condolences for the tragic loss in your family. Dick is a hero, but then again, he was always a hero at camp! He was an incredible role model, mentor, father, husband, and dad to not only his own children, but to thousands of young girls. I adored Dick! I will always remember the twinkle in his eye, his easy smile, and kindness. He just had a way about him that was authentic and relatable. He took time to take an interest in people and always made you feel like he cared about you. Dick had an amazing work ethic, pouring his heart and soul into his passion project, Camp Mystic. What a beautiful thing to see someone living God‘s purpose for their life. Well, done, good and faithful servant! I am deeply grateful to have known Dick Eastland! I am so thankful for all of my years at Mystic. My best childhood memories were at my favorite place in the world, Camp Mystic! Camp Mystic shaped my values, spirituality, the kind of friend I wanted to be, and the person I would become. I will forever be grateful to Dick and Tweety for providing this experience for me and countless others. Camp Mystic is the best of the best and will always hold the most special place in my heart. Thank you! I pray God”s peace and comfort over you as you navigate this difficult time of grief and loss. May God give you supernatural strength through your faith to trust in Him. Your Mystic family loves and supports you. We are here for you like you have been there for us all these years! I have you in my prayers! With love, respect, and admiration, Kyle Robertson, True Tonk, 79-85
The Bunting Family
Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Sending our deepest condolences to the Eastland Family. Dick was an incredible friend and mentor to myself and my family, especially my girls who loved Dick and Mystic so very much. Rest in Peace my friend.
Julia Suffield Coffman
Dallas, TX
Monday, July 28, 2025
Dearest Tweety & family, I send to each of you my most heart felt love & sympathy over the loss of your beloved husband & dad. He was a such an amazing Camp Owner, Camp Father & Camp Friend to so many. I feel blessed to have known Dick. I’ll miss seeing him at UT football games, too. Dick was already a hero in your family & at Camp. Thank u for sharing him and showing this dying world what “family love” looks like. May our Lord give you peace that surpasses all understanding. With love, Julia S. Coffman
Mary Martha Spear Dugan
North Richland Hills, TX
Monday, July 28, 2025
My dearest Tweety,
I have prayers and faith
Dick was MY HERO!!
Along with another million girls!
I am sending you love prayers and strength.
We will get through this…
I love you Tweety
Dick thank you for making me STRONG!
Alyne Harding
Austin, TX
Monday, July 28, 2025
Thank you for everything you’ve done for countless Mystic families! Thank you for keeping alive a magical place will forever remain in the hearts of every Mystic girl.
Second Term
1982-84
Kiowa
Heather & Brian White
Waco, TX
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Dear Tweety & Family
We are holding you so close in our prayers. We have so many wonderful pictures and memories of our three girls at camp. We are so blessed and thankful to have experienced over a decade of your family’s love, care, and generosity of your faith with our family. We can’t express the immense joy you’ve given us. We are heartbroken for the loss of Mr. Eastland. May the Lord continue to be your light as it has always been.
Steve Dwyer
Houston, TX
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Tweety, you and Dick were the kindest, nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Together you accomplished so much in your life together and shared so much of your love with so many. You will always have a place in my heart. I know your family and your faith in God will help you get through this difficult time.
Roe Estand
Atlanta, GA
Saturday, July 19, 2025
May you rest in peace, Dick.
Nancy Crew
Jackson’s Gap, AL
Friday, July 18, 2025
All of you are in our heart and prayers. N Crew
George Schulgen
Kerrville, Tx., TX
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Twitty and Family,
There are not enough words or room in this space to share our sadness in
the passing of the LOVE and PILLAR of y’all’s life. I especially remember the day
we all went to Austin to watch one of the boys ( dementia is making me struggle
for the right words some days) play in the Boy’s State Tennis Championship Tourney you two just beamed.
His Heroic acts that night and morning of July 4th. Were just the norm for
Dickie Eastland - He was a “HERO” throughout his life, in so many ways, to so many individuals. Anyone that met the Eastland family members, fell in Love
with y’all!
Shannon brought her 15 yr. Old son down from Dallas to assist for four days, in the aftermaths of this tragedy. Florence was there by their sides, doing what she could as well. They both love you so much!
GOD bless you and your families and also know that ALL OF TEXAS love you and are praying for y’all!
George Schulgen, Jr.
The Woodward Family
Allen, TX
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Dear Tweety & Eastland Family, We send our love & prayers and ask that God wrap His loving arms around you as you walk through this incredibly painful time. What a beautiful legacy Dick leaves behind in the lives of your family and so many others. Our 3 daughters and our family have been blessed by him and your entire family. We will continue to pray for healing for you and peace in Jesus name.
Cindy Nelson Brightman
San Antonio, TX
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
May the God of all comfort surround you in His peace. Sending love and prayers to your family!
Zack Derese
Kerrville, TX
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Richard, Tweety, Britt, Edward, and your families, my heart and prayers go out to you. Such a tragedy, but also such a life and legacy. God bless you.
Georgia Grissom
Houston, TX
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Tweety & Family -
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all. Praying that God would wrap you all in his warm embrace and bring you comfort and peace during this time.
I went to Mystic for several years and it was a safe haven for me, my favorite place, a home away from home, a place of comfort in a time of sorrow and transition for me, a true slice of heaven. I will never forget my time there and how much of an impact that Dick had on my life. He was a father to me when my biological father ran out on us. He taught me how to fish. He taught me how to be proud of my accomplishments. Most importantly he taught me what a man of God looks like. I will always cherish the footprints he left on my heart.
I have been making Tweety's cookies and selling them to donate the money to the relief, and the outpour has been truly incredible. You are all loved by so many people, and there are so many people who are praying for you guys.
Sending you all so much love during this difficult time. Here for you always!
Tracey Ann Stroh
Kanas City, MO
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Dear Tweety and Eastland family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Mystic was home to my girls for many years. We can not express enough how heartbroken we all are. May He comfort you in this difficult time. May God bless you and keep you always
Tracey Ann Stroh
Kanas City, MO
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Dear Tweety and Eastland families.
Jacqueline Dagen
Carrollton, TX
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Twenty and family. Prayers,love , strength and peace be with all of you.
Elizabeth Simons Ruff
Austin, TX
Monday, July 14, 2025
As a Mystic camper in the 80s & 90s, my sincerest condolences for the loss of a remarkable man! I have such fond memories of Dick & Tweety and the boys running around camp when they were young! I am so grateful for Mystic and continued prayers for Tweety & the boys
Michael Baker
Houston, TX
Monday, July 14, 2025
So heartbroken over the loss of Dick. Lean on the Lord and he will see you thru this. Prayers for you and the family.
Sydni Hagens
Dallas, TX
Sunday, July 13, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking about each one you and sending you love. Thank you for all that you have done for the girls of Camp Mystic. Your legacy will endure in the lives you’ve influenced. Love always.
CiCi and Mike Barone
Houston, TX
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Sending prayers for God’s peace and comfort for the Eastland family.
Pamela Peterson
Burnet, TX
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Sweet Tweety, my heart is broken for you and your family. You all are now and forever in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Pamela Peterson
Burnet, TX
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Sweet Tweety, my heart is broken for you and your family and are forever in my thoughts and prayers.
Eric & Dana Cooper
Grand Junction, CO
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Your reach is far and blessed are those who you touched and continue to inspire. Love and Prayers to the Eastland Family. Our thoughts are with you all always.
James Larsen
Leander, TX
Sunday, July 13, 2025
I just wanted to share a few words about Dick. Everything people say about him is absolutely true — he had such kindness and a down-to-earth, folksy way that made you feel like you were talking to a favorite uncle or grandpa.
Hearing how he helped rescue those girls from the flood says so much about who he was. As a Boy Scout, I loved camping and always felt bad that the girls didn’t have the same chances for those kinds of adventures. Creating those opportunities at Camp Mystic is special — it matters.
This loss feels even closer to home for me because my own neighborhood near Sandy Creek lost lives in the July 4th flood. People like Dick remind us there’s still so much good in the world, especially in the hardest times.
I hope people keep telling what Dick did that day — how he put his own life at risk to help others. He was one of many heroes whose quiet courage made all the difference when it mattered most. Those stories deserve to be remembered and shared, so we never forget the strength and kindness shown in the hardest moments.
Dr. Kathy Carter
Pittsburg, TX
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Dear Tweety and Eastland families, Have been praying for you many times a day since July 4th. This former riding staff counselor loves you all and is lifting you and our Mystic families up to the Lord. If you need ANYTHING, please don’t hesitate to call. I’m retired and can push a broom & help with clean-up once you reach that point. You are so loved. Ask anything of us, your Mystic family, & we’ll do anything to help you. - Kathy
Louann Clark Gallagher
Houston, TX
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Dear Tweety, I am praying for you I knew Dick from elementary school .
Love, Louann Clark Gallagher
Stay strong
Rolinda Schmidt
Kerrville, TX
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Tweety and family,
We continue to lift you all up in prayer. May God
watch over and comfort your family in the days ahead.
We love you.
Rolinda and Arthur and family
Jennifer Ingram
Universal City, TX
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Dear Tweety and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all and for all of those lost and missing. Dick and you were an inspiration and positive influence for my daughters, Alexis & Lindsey in the mid 90's when they attended Camp Mystic. We are ever so grateful for your presence in their lives.
Leslie Harrell
Austin, TX
Saturday, July 12, 2025
The love for your family hopefully can bring some comfort. You and Dick did as much as her dad and I did in making Virginia the young woman she is today. Don’t ever forget the life-changing camp that Mystic has always been.
Beverly (Hallmark) Anderson
Midland, TX
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Sweet Tweety and family, please know that Don & I have been praying for you and your family and will continue to do so. May you feel peace and comfort from our Lord Jesus.
With much love,
Don Anderson & Beverly (Hallmark) Anderson
Mary Alice “Freddie” Fredick Carter
Tyler, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
Precious Tweety and family. My heart is breaking for all of you. I was a camper from 1947-1951 and a counselor-ette 1952. At age 90 my memories of Mystic are still of the happiest time of my childhood. I pray for our Lord Jesus to hold you, comfort you, and give you peace.
Dr. Kathy Carter
Pittsburg, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
Dear Tweety and Eastland families, Have been praying for you many times a day since July 4th. This former riding staff counselor loves you all and is lifting you and our Mystic families up to the Lord. If you need ANYTHING, please don’t hesitate to call. I’m retired and can push a broom & help with clean-up once you reach that point. You are so loved. Ask anything of us, your Mystic family, & we’ll do anything to help you. - Kathy
Sam Ribak
San Antonio, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
Britt,
Condolences to you and your family upon your Dad’s passing. May his memory always be a blessing,
Michael Kevin Sample
Spicewood, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
Tweety, just heartbroken and truly feel the pain. Know you and your family are in my heart. All my love and support.
Mimi Brennan Fisher
Boerne, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
Dear sweet Tweety,
I will never be able to imagine the depth of your grief. I'm thinking of you and your family and praying for a level of strength that only the Holy Spirit can provide. Ken and I are just down the road and available for any need, no matter how small.
In Him,
Mimi Brennan Fisher
Susan and Wayne Fager
KERRVILLE, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
We send our love and hopes of peace.