Robert C. Eaton
December 11, 1926 — April 14, 2019
Robert Cecil Eaton, age 92, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 14, 2019, at his home from natural causes.
Robert was born December 11, 1926, in Wheaton, Illinois, to Ray Reed and Catherine Cecile (Flynn) Eaton. He graduated in the class of 1945 from Toddville High School and was a WWII Veteran serving in the Army. On October 8, 1950, at the age of twenty-three, 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 on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service at 3855 Katz Drive, Marion, Iowa, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 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 10:00 am. A private burial, located at Campbell Cemetery, Bertram, Iowa, will follow the Funeral Service. Lunch and social time with the family will begin approximately at 1:00 pm.
Robert is survived by three children; Terry (Susie) Eaton and Thomas Eaton of Cedar Rapids, and Susan (Neil) Gilbert of Mount Vernon, Iowa; twelve 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.
Robert was born December 11, 1926, in Wheaton, Illinois, to Ray Reed and Catherine Cecile (Flynn) Eaton. He graduated in the class of 1945 from Toddville High School and was a WWII Veteran serving in the Army. On October 8, 1950, at the age of twenty-three, 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 on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service at 3855 Katz Drive, Marion, Iowa, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 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 10:00 am. A private burial, located at Campbell Cemetery, Bertram, Iowa, will follow the Funeral Service. Lunch and social time with the family will begin approximately at 1:00 pm.
Robert is survived by three children; Terry (Susie) Eaton and Thomas Eaton of Cedar Rapids, and Susan (Neil) Gilbert of Mount Vernon, Iowa; twelve 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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