Walter E. Eaton

Walter E. Eaton
1923-2015
Walter was born December 6, 1923 in Garfield, Utah to Walter B. Eaton and Nellie Angell. He was married to Bonnie Miller. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII; he is one of the last of the greatest generation. He retired from Hill Air Force Base. He adored each and every one of his grandkids and great grandkids. He never missed any activity they participated in. Bear Lake was his "Eaton Eden" and was there whenever possible. He enjoyed golf, dune buggy riding and traveling. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, children; Mike Eaton(Susan), Virginia Romero(Carlos), Pam Larson(John), Kevin Eaton(Laura), Denise Richardson(Vic), Jim Parker(Cathy), Jeanne Swenson(Kent), Karen Jessop(Rob), 25 grandkids, 40 great grandkids and brother Jack Eaton(Donna). He is preceded in death by parents, his previous spouse Phyllis, brothers Chuck, Roy, Jay; sisters Rosie, Maxine and granddaughter Rhonda. The family of Walter would like to express their sincere gratitude to St. Joseph Villa and Midas Creek Home Health.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Haven Ward 2280 South 300 East. Viewings will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 4760 South State Street and prior to the services Wednesday at the church from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment will follow the services at Utah Veterans Memorial Park. Walter was never a fan of flowers; the family asks in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Wounded Warriors at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be submitted at www.jenkins-soffe.com.

Funeral Home:
Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray
4760 South State Street
Murray, UT 84107