Robert Eaton Obituary

ROBERT CECIL EATON Cedar Rapids Robert Cecil Eaton, 92, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at his home from natural causes. Robert was born Dec. 11, 1926, in Wheaton, Ill., to Ray Reed and Catherine Cecile (Flynn) Eaton. He graduated in the class of 1945 from Toddville High School and was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army. On Oct. 8, 1950, at the age of 23, Robert married Rose Ann Henry in Cedar Rapids, where they lived and raised their three children. Robert was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In his working days, he spent many years as a Realtor/home builder and was a lifetime member to the Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors, where he served in various leadership positions. Robert was an adventurous, determined man and would give service wherever needed. He is and will always be a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather and his mischievous grin will be greatly missed. Primary visitation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3855 Katz Dr., Marion, Iowa. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 4300 Trailridge Rd. SE in Cedar Rapids with a short visitation beginning at 10 a.m. A private burial at Campbell Cemetery in Bertram will follow the funeral service. Lunch and social time with the family will begin approximately at 1 p.m. Robert is survived by three children, Terry (Susie) Eaton and Thomas Eaton of Cedar Rapids and Susan (Neil) Gilbert of Mount Vernon; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Rose, his loving wife of 63 years; his parents, Ray and Catherine; sisters, Helen Lavang, Mary Null and Alice Eaton; brother, Paul Eaton; daughter-in-law, Pam Eaton; and grandson, Jesse Eaton. The family is grateful to the members of the Bowman ward and all of those who have expressed condolences to the family at this time of mourning. The family is also grateful to Mercy Hospice for the training and direction they gave to ensure Robert was able to live at home to the end of his life. Robert will live forever through our memories and our love. Please share a memory of Robert at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 16, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Eaton

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8 Entries

Craig Thrap

April 18, 2019

Bob has touched our family's lives in many ways over the years. He was always steadfast and strong. He greeted everyone with a smile and usually with comments that would make others also smile.
He was steadfast in service - just because it was the right thing to do and it came from his heart. His strength has benefitted others in so many ways. I can speak for all in the Thrap family who knew him over the years and say thank you to him for the good man he was.
We join with so many others in gratitude that we were blessed to have crossed paths with him for a time.
The Eaton family is in our hearts during this tender time of parting.

brad coffin

April 17, 2019

my father in law painted for bob for years,i took over for a couple of years after that.bob was a great guy.r.i.p.

A VIETNAM VETERAN

April 16, 2019

Thank you for your service to our country REST IN PEACE

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April 16, 2019

Offering sincere condolences to your family. Didn't know Bob long, but we had visits about gardens, told me he liked beets & turnips. He was a nice man.

Alice & Gary Dundee

April 16, 2019

Offering sincere condolences, only new Bob for a short time. We had visits about gardening. Told me he like turnips & beets. Bob was a Nice man.

Gary & Alice Dundee

Ellen Burgoyne

April 16, 2019

Susan, Terry, Tom,

Mother and I want to send our sweetest feelings to you as you send your father back to Heavenly Father!
Mother is also 92 years old and lives with me in Gilbert Arizona. We wish we could be with you at this time.
We have such fond memories of our friendship with you and your parents and all that your family has done for us and that we have done together.
Your father was a very loving man and a good example. Im glad that I got to see him at Elaine Tubaughs funeral. It was a real treat!
May you continue to live the gospel that you can all be together again forever!
Love,
Ellen Burgoyne & Family and
Marje Stradling DeLong

Joanne South

April 15, 2019

Bob you have been a wonderful friend, Branch President and Bishop in my familys and my life. You have been an inspiration and example to us by your commitment to your faith and your desire to live the gospel of Jesus Christ. You shared your loneliness and love for your dear wife Rosy and now youre returned to be reunited with her through the Priesthood ordnance of Marriage for time and all eternity. I am so happy you are with her again. We will miss you, but are blessed we knew you.

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