Otho Eaton
August 14, 1922 ~ January 23, 2013
Otho S. Eaton, 90, of Orient, passed away, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in Orient.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Orient with Fr. Thomas Clement presiding. Inurnment followed in the church cemetery. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the church in Orient.
Otho S. Eaton was born August 14, 1922 in Hand County, SD to Orville and Josephine (Mueller) Eaton. He spent most of his life in the Orient area and attended Orient High School.
Otho spent 2 ½ years in the U.S. Air Force during WWII.
He was united in marriage to Dolores Baloun on August 24, 1948. They made their home and raised their family in Orient. For one year, Otho managed the Farmers Elevator in Orient. In November 1949 he became a rural mail carrier out of the Orient Post Office and retired in 1987.
Otho has belonged to many local organizations and held offices in several throughout the years. He was a lifetime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and was also an avid hunter and trapper for many years. He loved his tractors and his “little” acreage east of town. He spent hours spraying and mowing weeds to keep it neat and looking great.
Left to cherish Otho’s 90 years is his wife Dolores; his children: Anita Selting, Huron, Nancy (Mike) Gulbrandson, Brandon, Debra (John) Lantz, Grand Island, NE, Paul (Sandra) Eaton, Aberdeen, Lynette (Paul) Meyer, Grand Island, NE, Jodene (Donald) Clement, Orient, and Russel (Charlene) Eaton, Summerset, SD; 21 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; three sisters: Maxine (Lloyd) Oleson, Mitchell, Mary (Richard) Kelly, Young America, MN and Janet Eaton, Hopkins, MN; two brothers: Ted (Wanda) Eaton, Sun City West, AZ and Dick (Evie) Eaton, Lewiston, ID; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant son, Danny; one infant granddaughter, Christina Clement; one infant sister, Colleen and sister, Virginia Strasburg; two brothers: Gordon and Kevin Eaton and one sister-in-law, Annie Eaton.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Otho’s arrangements.
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Delores:
Will be remembering you in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and prayers are with your families. We know that grandpa Otho is now at peace.
Sorry to hear of Otho’s passing. I have only fond memories of him. He is one of the few guys that could make driving around town on a lawnmower look cool! He will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Deloris and Family;
Our family sends our prayers and sympathy,with the thoughts of your family at this time..We remember the times with family gatherings at Cottonwood Lake,in years gone by.
May you all keep the good memories of Otho,deep within your hearts.Share those laughs,and Joy; often with one another.
Sincerely,
Joan Eaton and Son Rocky Eaton
Sincere sympathy to all the family.Its been a few years since Otho was courting your mother and we lived a block from the Baloun home. Orient was a moving town back then. Your family is in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Nancy thoughts and prayers. Cherish your memories they will help you through this sad time. Jane
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rest in peace grandpa .. Love you
Go with God and rest in peace Uncle Otho. A final salute to you for your dedication and service to God, country and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
We wish you strength during this time of loss. We also wish for you to remember the good times and share warm memories while all are together. With deepest sympathy, Brenda, Larry & family
As a classmate of Russell’s and schoolmate of Jody’s, I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Otho. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jennifer M. Traver
Each and every day is like a day without you here by my side, to talk to me, to hang with, and every day without you is like a waterfall of tears in my eyes. I know you are in a better place but I wish I could see your face and tell you with my whole heart that I LOVE you to the moon and back.
Grandpa, another day without you heree, by mine side is like a river of flowing tears of mine. Even though you are not here, by mine side i still do miss you like my tears will tell. Without you here, by mine side is like a day without sunshine and every time I see you, you were the sunshine of my life. Love you bunches, Grandpa.