EATON, Keith A.

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Keith A. Eaton, 66, died at home Thursday, March 18, 2010. Mr. Eaton was born Dec. 31, 1943, in North Thetford, Vt., fourth of seven children. Mr. Eaton graduated from Thetford Academy and received two degrees from New Hampshire Vocational-Technical College. He earned his bachelor of science and master of arts from Northern Arizona University. Mr. Eaton moved to Arizona in 1963, where he worked at the Pepsi Bottling Company, moved houses, drove a Flagstaff school bus, went back to school, did handyman work and construction. He taught at Coconino High School from 1971 to 1978 (starting the home building program), owned Eaton Rentals & Investment Company from 1971 to present and E.R.I.C. Building Supply from 1979 to 2004, when he retired to enjoy his passion in life -- flying his Cessna 182 as much as he could. His many interests included traveling, relaxing at his cabin, restoring classic cars, NASCAR, woodworking, gardening, shooting black powder weapons at Rendezvous Days with the Powderhorn Clan, hunting and flying with the Baja Bush Pilots, the Flying Samaritans and the Flagstaff Slugs. He just returned from flying down to Baja with his wife and some great flying friends. Mr. Eaton is survived by his wife Katherine Alice; children Linda, Scott and Danielle (Bordeleau) Eaton; sister Emily Hood; brothers Tom, Robert and Sam Eaton; and a multitude of family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elspeth Powell and Russell Eaton; and his brothers Donald and Russell Eaton. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mr. Eaton's name to the Sunshine Rescue Mission, 124 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001. A casual memorial service and potluck will be Friday at noon, at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (Wiseman Aviation) for family, pilots and friends in the community. Special thanks to the Flagstaff Slugs, John Lauher, and Wiseman Aviation for their support and camaraderie. Condolences may be left for the family at www.norvelowensmortuary.com.
Posted by Sharla on March 24, 2010

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