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Obituary for EATON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday October 06, 2011

FRANK D. DR. Age 69, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 2, 2011. He was born on May 8, 1942 to Aaron Clarkson Eaton and Eleanor (Davies) Eaton in Cambridge, NY. Dr. Eaton grew up in Bennington, VT. He was accepted at the age of 16 into The Juilliard School for his musical accomplishments. His educational achievements are vast, including degrees from the University of Arizona and a Doctorate in Biometeorolgy from Utah State University. He was an accomplished scientist and had over 300 publications in his name. He recently retired from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratories as a Senior Research Physicist. Dr. Eaton was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He absolutely adored his grandchildren and loved to help them complete their science fair projects and learn to play musical instruments. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending state fairs. Though not a gambler, he did like to go to casino buffets. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Virginia (Gamble) Eaton of Rio Rancho, NM; children, Kimberly (Camron) Brawley of Albuquerque, NM, Leslie (Kevin) Brady of McKinney, TX, Brian (Kelly) Eaton of Rio Rancho, NM, Brett (Melissa) Eaton of Albuquerque, NM, Michelle (fiancee, Jeremy Chavez) Eaton of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Preston Brawley, Gwendolyn Brawley, Arthur Brawley, Laiken Brady, Brylee Chavez, and Gavin Eaton; sister, Mary Roberta Watilo; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents A. Clarkson and Eleanor Eaton. A Visitation will be held Thursday, October 6, 2011, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2011, 1:00 pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Panorama Heights Ward, 300 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM with Bishop Danton Bean, presiding. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho. Pallbearers will be Camron Brawley, Kevin Brady, Brian Eaton, Brett Eaton, Jeremy Chavez, and Preston Brawley. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Arthur Brawley and Gavin Eaton. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Mr. Eaton's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124 505-892-9920


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