In Remembrance Of
Donald W. Eaton, Jr.
Donald Wayne Eaton, Jr., 61, of Dearborn, MO passed away April 11, 2018 after a 7 month battle with cancer.
He was born on March 6, 1957 to Donald Wayne and Wanda Lou (Pyle) Eaton in Malden, MO. Don grew up in Platte City, MO and graduated from Platte County High School in 1975.
On October 25, 1980 he was united in marriage to Wanda Faye Boydston. After their marriage they lived in the rural Dearborn area where they made their home.
Don worked as a maintenance mechanic for Johnson Controls in St. Joseph, MO for nearly 37 years. His passions in life were deer hunting, playing pool and hanging out with friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Donald W. Eaton, Sr. and brother David L. Eaton.
Don is survived by his wife Wanda Eaton of the home; sister LouAnn Corley; his mother Wanda L. Eaton; niece Sabrina Corley; nephews Jeremy Eaton and Nick Eaton; great-nephews Kyle and Braeden Eaton; other relatives and numerous friends.
Private family graveside will be held at Dearborn Cemetery
Celebration of Life Visitations are scheduled for Friday April 20th from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Dearborn Community Center, Dearborn, MO and Saturday, April 21 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Jackson’s Tavern in St. Joseph, MO
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Charles Cockrum
I went to school with Don at Platte City.We spent a lot of time “hanging around”.So sorry to hear of Don’s passing.He was truly a “good guy”.
Mary Boydston
Wanda so sorry to hear about Don. Will be unable to attend Friday evening. Keeping you in my prayers.
Kathy Brubeck
Wanda I am so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I have so many fond memories of spending time with you and Don at the salon. You both are such kind people. Don always made me laugh !! God came and got Himself a good angel.
jamie SCOOPY DEW embrey
Fly high SUPERMAN…gonna MISS ya..I’ll see you soon brother
Cheryl and Kenny O'Dell
Wanda, so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, his mom, and family. We’ll miss him…
Susie Jackson
Don was a great friend and no one could ever rap to Eminem like Don could. Always a great time when he was around.
Willie christman
Sincere condolences. Don was a great workmate , a good friend and not bad pool player! I was proud to be one of his “pasting scum” for 31 years before I went to the D.C.
Paul and Norma Wing
Thinking of you daily!!!!!! God bless!
Steve Parrish
Sorry for your loss.
Marcella Cunningham
Prayers to the family in theyre time of sorrow. Don was one of my favorite people at JCI
Greg Jackson
Sorry for your loss. Worked with Don for 30 some years. Told him many times he missed his calling as a comedian. Always fun to be around. But he was Damn good at what he did in life! Will be MISSED A LOT. Lord will be proud to have Don with him. Amen
Mike Livingston
So sad to hear about Don. I didn’t realize he had cancer.
Ron and Kay Jackson
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Wanda. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Lisa Wickam Landis
Dear Wanda,
We were neighbors in Edgerton for a few years in the early 80s…
I just want to say I’m very sorry for the loss of your husband.
I was a teenager when we lived next door so I didn’t really know Donald but you were such a sweet person.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Angela Anderson
Wanda and family I would like to offer my condolences on the passing of Don. He sure made an impression on me. I’m very thankful I had the opportunity to have known him. Praying for you all. Rest in peace Don, Godspeed.
Tina DeHaven
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I am a co worker and we too have suffered a great loss. He was a great man and he will be missed. Prayers to all.
Lewis Madden
I worked with Don 14 years at Johnson Controls. At times we could get in some serious laughing about work and life. Work was monotonous at times but Don added humor to a typical day that made him special. May he soar in the heavens and reap an eternal life that he forged with class here on earth! My sincerest sympathy to the family in this emotional time of reflection. May God richly bless you and bring you peace in the days ahead!
Rhonda Bradbury
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Family. Don Eaton RIP
Darrell Christian
Don was a great maintanence man for Johnson Controls. I worked with Don for most of the 37 years he was there. I will miss Don’s great sense of humor and friendship. RIP Don.
Sherry nurski
Going miss you you were like my second dad rip
Lisa Johnson
Don was a great Man great coworker he will be missed. Sincerely my prayers for Wanda
Kenneth pollard
Rip
Sherry nurski
He will truly be missed
Cassie hoffman
All my love to the family