Bryce C. Eslinger, 54, Minot, formerly of Washington, died Monday, May 16, 2011, in a Minot hospital.

Bryce worked at a moving company in Minot before beginning a 10 year career at Hardy's Salt factory in Williston that concluded in 1989. He then moved to Seattle, WA. He worked in the warehouse for HD Fowler, Inc., a utility supply company, returning to Minot in 2011, after nearly 20 years with the company.

Bryce enjoyed hunting and fishing along with crabbing while residing on the coast. He was a very generous man who would give the shirt off his back. Bryce was a gentle giant, somewhat quiet and reserved, but he did enjoy a good laugh. He will be missed by all who shared in his life.

His loving family includes, mother, Marian Eslinger, Minot, ND; sister, Melanie Moore, Minot; nephew, Neil Moore, Minot; aunts, Florence (Jack) Duchsherer, Velva, ND and Glenda (Don) Orke, Bottineau, ND; uncle, Paul Broneske, Colorado and many cousins.

Bryce was preceded in death by his father, Curtis

Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot
Visitation: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: Memorials are preferred.