David Eaton

TORRINGTON, WY…..Funeral services for DAVID KENT EATON, 57, will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 10am at the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church in Torrington, Wyoming with Reverend Bill Eaton officiating. Military Honors will follow the service at Valley View Cemetery in Torrington. Viewing hours are from 3-7pm on Tuesday, May 18 at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials can be made out to the Goshen Rooster Boosters, the Goshen County Sportsman’s Club, or a charity of the donor’s choice. David passed away at Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyoming on May 14, 2010. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com. He was born to Lewis and Beth (McClun) Eaton on February 16, 1953 (enroute) in Alliance, Nebraska. The family moved to the farm in the Cheery Creek community in 1959. David began his schooling at Veteran, Wyoming and graduated salutatorian of the Class of 1971 in Goshen Hole High School in Yoder, Wyoming. He enlisted in the army and served three years, attaining the rank of SGT and serving in Germany before being honorably discharged in May of 1974. He met and married Anna Marie Kirchner on November 26, 1975 and they joyfully raised daughter Dana and Dyan. David spent most of his career employed by the US Postal Service. He retired as supervisor of the Torrington office in Feb. 2008. He enjoyed almost every sport imaginable, especially hunting, and fishing, golf, and shooting. Shortly after retirement he worked at Kaufman Glass, forming friendships that brought him immeasurable joy. David is survived by his wife, Anna of Torrington, WY; daughters Dana (Richard) of Pueblo, CO; Dyan of Goodyear, AZ; mother Beth Eaton and brother Roy (Linda) all of Torrington, and brother Bill (Debby) of Washington; sisters Mary (Andy) Banta of ND and Kathy (Rod) Oliver of Laramie, WY; grandchildren Shayna, Tanisha, and Ruben (RJ). He was preceded in death by his father Lewis, father-in-law, “Buck” Kirchner, and a son-in-law Anthony Chavez. David Cared deeply for his community and will be sorely missed by all of us- his family and friends.

David Eaton

February 16, 1953 - May 14, 2010