Charles Curry Eaves

Charles Eaves Obituary

Dr. Charles Curry Eaves, MD., Retired One of God's most ardent fishermen pulled his line from the water for the last time on March 25, 2007. Born on November 19, 1919 in the small Texas community of Santa Ana. Dr. Eaves began a military and medical career that spanned several decades of service to his country and to man. After graduating from Texas A&M in 1939, his military career began by enlisting as an officer in the Navy serving on the battleship Indiana, which saw action in World War II. After completing six years in the Navy, he moved to Houston and entered Baylor Medical School where he earned a Doctor of Medicine degree. During Medical school, he proudly served as a Houston police officer. Joining the U.S. Army as a medical doctor, Dr. Eaves quickly rose to the rank of Colonel and worked in various military hospitals in Europe and Asia. In 1957 he received a Masters of Science degree in Surgery. In 1968 he earned a Masters of Science degree in Heathcare Administration from Trinity University. Although he enjoyed a good round of golf, fishing and hunting brought complete joy and satisfaction to him. He was the type of fisherman that didn't have to exaggerate about "the one that got away." Truth is - it never got away. While serving in the Navy, Curry met and then married the love of his life - Ruth of New York. She provided love, comfort and strength to a marriage that lasted for more than 62 years. Time only strenghtened their love and commitment to one another. Ruth and Curry played many rounds of golf and traveled extensively all over the world. One of Curry and Ruth's favorite military assignments was in Arizona at Ft. Huachuca. They took their last cross country trip in 2003 back to Tucson, to be close to their daughter and son-in-law Sally and Alan Jeffcoat. Dr. Eaves took pride in all that he did as a military officer, surgeon, husband, and father. Perhaps his greatest pride was his children and it was obvious that Dr. Eaves' strong work ethic and passion for medical care successfully passed on to his children. Surviving family include his wife Ruth, the oldest son, Dr. Greg Eaves and wife Dr. Karen Prager, of Dallas, Texas; Dr. Charles C. Eaves, Jr. and wife Chrystl and grandchildren Savannah, Sally, Rebecca and Charlotte from Lakeland, Florida; Sally Jeffcoat and husband Alan Jeffcoat of Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Eaves wanted to be buried in his military dress uniform with burial in El Paso, Texas. The family would like to thank Carondelet Hospice, The Villas of La Canada and Sister Kathleen Mary McCarthy, CSJ for the loving care they gave to Dr. Eaves. Visitation will be in El Paso, Texas Sunday, April 1, 2007, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Harding Orr McDaniel Funeral Home, 320 Montana Avenue. Arrangements entrusted to East Lawn Palms Mortuary, 5801 E. Grant Road. In lieu of flowers. please send contributions to Carondelet Hospice.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Mar. 31, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Eaves

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nancy curry bussell

April 8, 2007

Dear Ruth, Greg, little Curry, and Sally, I so remember all of you. At Mammy's house in Wheelock you made a huge pot of spagetti and meatballs for the family. Curry was so charming and special. Perhaps only Greg was born at that time..probably about 1953. Then the time Aunt Pete took me to visit you all and I lost her camera at the zoo or something. You showed us such a good time utilizing the base pool.
Curry was a medical school classmate with my father-in-law, James Bussell, at Baylor. It is so ironic that Jimmy passed away on March 28 just after my brother Charles had emailed me about Curry.
Mother (Sally Kelly Curry) had a huge wooden box with Curry's name from his Navy days on it. I had an artist paint it with flowers, bunnies, garden gate, butterflies for storage for blankets and pillows for our daughters apts.
I know you as well as we are thankful for Curry and Jimmy's rich, full lives of service knowing they had fulfilled their dreams and had lived life to the fullest. Curry was very special to the Curry family. He carried the name so honorably. Our best wishes to all of you.

Robert A. MacLean, MD

April 4, 2007

Like so many, I enjoyed working with Dr. Eaves for many years while I was Deputy Commissioner for the Texas Department of Health. There is no question of his dedication to heatlh care. His energy and enthusiasm affected all around him. I am thankful he was able to enjoy a well deserved reirement.

Linda Linville, RN

April 1, 2007

It was such a pleasure and honor to have worked with Dr. Eaves at the Texas Dept. of Health. He was someone for whom I have great admiration. He came to the heatlh department at a difficult time for the department. He helped to put in place some much needed processes that would help hold folks accountable in measureable terms not just gut feelings. There were days when I would want to hug him one moment but pinch his ears in the next. I still laugh regarding certain phrases that he used, some of which I would not repeat to just anyone.
Learning of Dr. Eaves' death has given me an opportunity to recall a very important and meaningful time in my professional life. He deserves much credit for making that time meaningful.
There is no doubt how much he loved his family and especially his beloved Ruth. May each of you rejoice and celebrate in your loved ones life and may God bless and keep you during your time of sorrow.

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