Always a smile on his face, Couldn't help but be in a good mood when he was around.. He will be missed by all who knew him.

 Posted by Alice & Bill Morrill - SHERMAN, NY - Friend April 21, 2014

Wally will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

 Posted by Megan Reed - Cedar Springs, MI - Former co-worker April 21, 2014

Wally was the best supervisor I ever had. He taught me a lot and he was a good friend. 

 Posted by Brenda Johnson - Jacksonville, FL - Co-employee April 23, 2014

So very sorry for your loss, Mary. You are in our thoughts and prayers. 

 Posted by Briarwood Team - Portage, MI April 23, 2014

Since I don't have a computer, I'm doing this through my daughter. 
 I want to extend my sympathies to the family. I have many fond memories of Wally, Jennie, MariJo (our beautiful flowergirl in our wedding) and "little" Wally as I grew up down the street from them. Such a wonderful, fun, and kind family. My girls remember the family as well and our visits there sometimes after we would stop by my folks' house (Dick and Caroline Harvey). 
 Such a sad loss. They are all missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. 
 Dianne Ripley 

 Posted by Dianne Ripley - Alto, MI - Family friend and neighbor April 23, 2014

Dr. Eaton and family. I want to express my deepest sympathy at the passing of your father. I hope that your wonderful memories of him and his life will sustain you through these difficult times. Blessings Virginia Brooks Franciscan St. Francisc Health Cancer Center 
 

 Posted by Virginia Brooks - Indianapolis, IN April 24, 2014

Early memories of Wally and family.
 I remember trading baseball cards, Cub Scout meetings with Wally, his Mom and the rest of the pack at their house, building "stuff" with Wally and his dad in the garage, a really ugly camp in the back yard that his mom and dad put up with, "pickle in the middle" with Wally and a older kid next door, Craig, and just hanging out with Wally and other kids from the block on their picnic table under the willow tree.
 I had great times with Wally, his dad Big Wally, his Mom, little sister Marijo, and assorted pets, Nicky and a black and white cat that I can't remember the name of. I later lost touch and regret that deeply.
 At this time of loss, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
 A kid from the block, Bub.
 

 Posted by Harry Poll (Bub) - Caledonia, MI - a friend from the block April 25, 2014

I just wanted you all to know how much I enjoyed working with Wally. He was a joy to be around and I loved seeing his smiling face every morning, as he sat right across from me. He often talked about his grandchildren and told little stories about the adventures he had with them. He will be greatly missed here at KV and I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I do not know why the good people die so young. Carol

 Posted by Carol VandenBos - MI - Co-Worker April 25, 2014

Wally always made me laugh and smile at the Christmas parties for Eenhoorn. Any time we sat at the same table as Wally, we would have the best time and his sense of humor was wonderful. I would purposely give him a hard time when I saw him, but he always would come right back at me, and give it right back, which by the way I loved. 
 Rest in peace Wally. You will be missed. 
 Lisa West
 

 Posted by Lisa West - Hastings, MI - Friend of his wife April 25, 2014

Mary and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss, and I will keep you all in my prayers at this time of sorrow. Always remember the good times and the love that all of you spent with Wally, knowing that there will be a day that you will see and join him again for time and all eternity. Have peace knowing he is in good hands now and free from all suffering.
 Jim Bailey 

 Posted by Jim Bailey - Hastings, MI - Friend April 25, 2014

Mary, I was very saddened to hear of Wally's passing. Please offer my condolences to the entire family and know we'll all be thinking of you.
 Your cousin Andy.

 Posted by Andy Statler - Greencastle, PA - Cousin April 26, 2014

Wally was a joy to work with and had such a great sense of humor. We were very sad to hear of his passing and I am going to miss his smiling face when I am in the office for sure. 
 He was a special person and will be sorely missed. 

 Posted by Cindie Erwin - Grand Rapids, MI - Co-Worker April 28, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss and send our love to all of you. Amy, you have always been an amazing friend and we love you very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 

 Posted by Rachel, Dan and Teddy Sisco - Birmingham, MI - Friend April 30, 2014

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William "Wally" Eaton

November 9, 1948 – April 18, 2014

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