Gleason Jerome Eakin

To: Gleason's wife and daughters, you have my condolences in the passing of Gleason. Jim Atkins #38, Jim Chapman #69, Gleason Eakin #77, Jake Finney #73, and Charles Harris #33, of Plainview, Texas, went to Oregon College of Education, Monmouth, Oregon, to play football in autumn 1953. They remained friends the rest of their lives while they lived in California, Florida, Oregon, and Texas. My father was Jake Finney, and Jim Atkins and Gleason Eakin, the two who survived my father, traveled to...

I worked with Gleason as his secretary for two years at MHCC on the early 80's and was the wife of Edwin Woodard. Gleason was a person friend of Ed's and called Ed "Brother Eddie," Not sure why but that was Gleason nickname for him. I am saddened that your dad is gone and we have lost a true friend and gentle man. I lost Ed in Nov. 2016. Gleason was such a soft spoken man and one that was always willing to concur the challenge to help anyone out if approached with a problem. I will miss...

Gleason was a significant influence in our family´s life in Lebanon, Oregon. My father, Don Carroll, coached with him and deeply admired him in many ways. I particularly appreciated his sense of humor and the twinkle in his eye ... he would tease me and, as a shy 5-6 year old, when I was fed up, the worst thing I could think of to say was "go eat dog food!" ... he really got a kick out of that and would bring it up whenever I saw him as an adult! I am grateful for this whole family,...

We have known Gleason for only a few years but he was such a kind, gentle, magnanimous man that we felt we knew him for a lifetime. We will always remember a wonderful man and a life well lived. Mayho and Calvin Tanabe

Gleason worked together with my Parents and my Brother in the Autism Community. He was kind, generous wih his time and talents, and a great teacher. I have the highest respect for him and his Family. Heaven got another Angel. My Sincerest Condolences

When Gleason lived in Willamina he was my next door neighbor and he was a great teacher. He will be missed.

Gleason was our neighbor. Always helpful and cared for others. We remember Kirby the Corgi and kept him when Gleason was away. Our condolences to his family. Roberta Andrus