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Shirley Eaton Obituary
After moving with her family to Arizona, she graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Education degree in 1958. She married John B. Eaton in 1961 and moved with him to Kingman, AZ, and then Kodiak, AK, before eventually settling in Sequim in 1988.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell and Ruth Gladstone, her husband, John B. Eaton and her sister, Marguerite Hart.
Shirley is survived by her children, Diane (Scott) Ziegler of Everett, WA, Mark (Michele) Eaton of Covington, WA, Scott Eaton (Jamie Carpenter) of Bellingham, WA and Wendy (Bill) Gehring of Seattle, WA.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Barry (Marine) Ziegler, Doug (Shannon) Ziegler, Taryn Ziegler, Matt (Carissa) Eaton and Elizabeth Eaton (Ethan Wunschel) and great-grandchildren, Ruby and Zoe Ziegler and Caden Eaton.
She is also survived by sisters Virginia Watson, Carolyn Cameron and her childhood friend of 84 years, Jeanne France, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, 925 North Sequim Avenue in Sequim, WA on October 25th, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Lutheran World Relief - www.lwr.org
The family would like to thank the staff at Kline Galland Home and Hospice in Seattle for their care, compassion and support during this difficult time.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Wendy Eaton Gehreing
November 2, 2025
Pam Burgett
November 1, 2025
Shirley was such a good friend to my mom. I always admired her beautiful handwriting, and she was so good about keeping in touch. I'm sure she and my mom are having a great time in Heaven together!! :)
Don and Virginia Swinhart
November 1, 2025
Always enjoyed spending time with Shirley. She was the very classic "lovely lady". In fact, I did her hair once, at a time when she couldn´t get in to her hair dresser...and even though, it wasn´t her normal "do", she was grateful, and very nice to work with. I am so sorry for the family´s loss.
Love, Aunt Gee and Uncle Don sends his condolences too.
Kathy Blum
October 15, 2025
Shirley was our neighbor and friend for over 15 years in Sequim.
She was the best neighbor, she always had a smile and so great to visit with. Could Shirley ever bake! Her desserts were the best Carl and I loved to sample her treats!
God Bless
Carl and Kathy Blum
Wendy Eaton Gehring
October 9, 2025
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