Oscar Eidson, age 89 years, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at his home.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Clinton Christian Church.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services.  Graveside services will be 3:00 PM at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Macks Creek, Missouri.  The family suggests memorial contributions to the Clinton Christian Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Oscar Sterling Eidson was born October 15th, 1927 in Macks Creek Missouri to Sherman and Myrtie Eidson. He passed away on April 26th, 2017 at his home in Clinton Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Nancy J. Eidson of the home, a son, Danny R. Eidson and wife Jama. He is also survived by grandchildren, Courtnay Scarborough and husband Brandon, Nathan Eidson and wife Aimee and Morgan Eidson and fiance Brett Vaughn and great grandchildren, Carter Wild, Ellie Scarborough, Sterling Eidson and Logan Eidson. Oscar was proceeded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jack Eidson and George Eidson and is survived by two other siblings, Aud Eidson and Pauline Eidson.

He served in the army in Korea during the Korean conflict. Oscar married Nancy Jane Meads on December 19th, 1953. Nancy and Oscar and son Danny moved to Clinton in 1966 and have lived there since.

Oscar was a mechanic by trade. His first job was at the age of 14 when he went to work for Ford Motor Company   which later was Walker Ford Company in Windsor, MO.   Over the years, Oscar worked at Howards Construction Company, B & L Electric, and Parr Electric.  After retirement, Oscar went to work at Elite Laundry with his son Danny where he was an undeniable asset .   Oscar was basically a "jack of all trades" and could fix or repair anything.     His smiling, teasing presence will be greatly missed.

Oscar was a loving husband and father and a wonderful grandpa. His grandchildren and great grandchildren have many loving memories of time spent with him.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.