Thomas E. Eakin

1914 - 2016

Thomas E. Eakin

11-09-1914

08-16-2016

Tom E. Eakin joined his wife Jeanne of 57 years in eternal rest On August 16, 2016. Tom passed peacefully in his sleep three months shy of his 102nd birthday. He is survived by his son Stephen Eakin of Reno, Nevada and daughter Judith Metcalf of Corpus Christy, Texas. He was blessed with two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and one great great grand daughter.

Tom was born in Detroit, Michigan but raised in Santa Monica, California. After graduating from UCLA Tom became a Hydro Geologist for USGS and traveled the world assisting and developing water resources for both above water and groundwater concerns in many foreign countries abroad and North/South America alike. During his world travels he and his family called Washington D.C. home, but his love for the Western states brought him to Reno, Nevada. He worked for USGS 30 years publishing many articles that are still being utilized as a rich resource for the on going ground water issues we are still plagued with today.

After retirement he and his wife Jeanne often chased Tom's wanderlust and joy of travel taking multiple cruises that took them on great adventures throughout the world. They settled in the Sacramento California area until Jeannie's death in 2000, and moved to Reno to be close to his son.

He loved to Golf and enjoyed the Golf Channel when playing became too difficult to do anymore. So it is fitting we are planning to have a celebration of life event for Tom at the Washoe Golf Course September 9, 2016 from 5:00-7:00. Come join us and swap stories and memories of this great man. Tom left us as graciously as he Iived. He will be missed.