Charles David Eaton, Jr's Obituary
Charles David Eaton, Jr, “Chuck,” passed away on March 18, 2016, in Tulsa, OK. Chuck was born in Pomona, California on August 22, 1933. He grew up in Walden, Colorado, where his most treasured childhood memories were spending time working on his grandfather’s ranch. As a young man, he was an avid skier, and had a passion for flying, getting his pilot’s license in his teens. He was enlisted in the Navy, and worked in the aeronautics industry in California. He worked for American Airlines for 28 years, which brought him to Tulsa in 1967. He was very active in the Boy Scouts for many years, loved camping, hiking, sailing, photography and woodworking. He loved music of all kinds, especially opera. He was reunited with Peggy after 40 years, and married in 1988. They traveled extensively, spent time with many arts and crafts, spent time with friends, family, and doting on the precious grandkids. He lived an active, full life, and was a special man to so many. Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Charles Eaton, his mother Allene Eaton, and son Charles D Eaton, III. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, his daughter Suzy and her husband Kevin, his brother Phil Eaton, sister Jane Johnson, his grandchildren Kinsey and Brogan Eaton and Blake and Katey Burns, step-daughter Janene Lewis and her husband Paul, and their girls, Gabrielle, Olivia, and Alexandra. He will be greatly missed by all.A celebration of life memorial will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Floral Haven Rose Chapel, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chuck’s honor and name to the local Boy Scouts of America or Linneaus Gardens, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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