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Eaton, Harrison W. Passed Away: 7/20/2012 Harrison W. Eaton of Sullivan, Missouri, former owner and operator of the Eaton Funeral Home and retired inspector/investigator for the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors and bugler for the Missouri Military Funeral Honors, passed away at his home on Friday, July 20, 2012 at the age of 75 years. Harry was born at Granite City, Illinois on October 22, 1936 to Harrison M. and Ethel M. (Trout) Eaton. In 1948, the family moved to Sullivan, Missouri where Harry’s father started a funeral business. He joined his father in 1957 and they worked together until 1974 when Harry bought the business upon his father’s retirement. In 1984, Harry retired and was later employed by the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors as an inspector/investigator. He worked for the Board until 2000 when he retired for a second time. Never to sit idle, Harry obtained a license to represent Capital Reserve Insurance Company selling pre-arrangement insurance to funeral homes throughout the state. He worked in this endeavor part-time until 2003. It was at this time that his true passion to serve his fellow man blossomed. In 2003, he was auditioned and certified by Colonel Wayne Medley as a bugler for Missouri Military Funeral Honors. Harry was known throughout the State as a bugler who was honored and humbled to perform Taps as each and every service. Since being certified, he had performed Taps 1,194 times and had driven from his home in Sullivan to service locations some 73,849 miles. He was honored at the Fort Leonard Wood Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day of 2011, for being the first bugler to play Taps for a service in this new cemetery. Harry began playing the trumpet at the age of nine. He first played Taps at the age of twelve for a killed-in-action Army soldier whose remains were returned home for burial. He would take weekly trips by train from Sullivan to St. Louis for trumpet lessons. This he did until his high school years. Everyone who met Harry recognized his sincerity and honesty. He never met a stranger and was respectful and kind to all. He seemed to inherently know the right thing to say to anyone under any circumstance in order to put them at ease or lessen their pain. Harry always had a unique perspective. Harry spent many happy hours on the golf course with his buddies. In 1997, he won the “A” flight Championship at the Sullivan Country Club and he later achieved his first hole-in-one. He became a pilot later in life and said that it was such a sense of release to get into the air and feel that freedom of being untethered. In later years, he enjoyed traveling and making friends in other states and other countries. Harry had the opportunity to play the trumpet in an informal setting with an acquaintance in France and he was bowled over by the fact that “with music there is no language barrier”. He also had the opportunity to play with the St. Louis Symphony for two years in their Summer Pops Series. Harry was first married to Norma Dillingham and to this marriage two children were born. This marriage however, ended in divorce in 1983. On October 3, 1997 he was married to Kathleen Boulay. Harry’s family was his life. He loved fully and unconditionally and his family knew the full extent of his love every day and he projected it with every word and gesture. That love was returned in great quantities. Harry’s friends were vast in number and genuine in nature. He enjoyed nothing more than fun and fellowship. He was always good for a quip that would come seemingly out of nowhere and leave everyone laughing. Harry was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sullivan, 50 year member of Sullivan Lodge 69, A.F. & A.M., 30 year member of I.O.O.F. Lodge 156 of Sullivan, Fraternal Order of Eagles of Sullivan, V.F.W. Post of Union, Missouri, Past District President of the Missouri Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association. He honorably served his country with the U.S. Army attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He is survived by his wife; Kathleen of the family home; daughters, Laura Stolte and husband Mike of Overland Park, Kansas, Lisa Dickson and husband Brian of Rogersville, Missouri, Carolyn Cross and husband Jim of Sullivan; sons, H. Kent Eaton and wife Carolyn of Newnan, Georgia and Joel Reed and wife Amy of Weslaco, Texas; one sister, Mary Eleanor Farrell and husband Dr. Sam of Washington, Missouri; three brothers, Chuck Eaton and wife Marcia of Amston, Connecticut, Jim Eaton and wife Mary Ann of Sullivan, John Eaton and wife Carol of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Nicole and Rachel Stolte, Gregory and Nicholas Eaton, Ryan and Hannah Dickson, Benjamin and Andrew Cross and Kimberly Reed; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with the Rev. Kaileen Hogan-Brink and Pastor Scott Perry officiating. Visitation was held on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund or the American Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be offered at eatonfuneralhome.com Visitation Summary: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri Funeral Summary: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from the Eaton funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri Cemetery: Interment Private Donations: First Presbyterian Church Building Fund or the American Cancer Society Following Funeral: Online-Guestbook:  Added: Signed by: Entry: Jul-21-2012 Derril Harms I have known Harry as a good friend since elementary school. In other words all of my life. Over the years we have had many experiences. He will be greatly missed. Jul-21-2012 Gullet Family Our Deepest Sympathies we know how hard it is when they go but we know he is in heaven with his heavenly father. We will be praying for you all in this time of loss. Rachelle Gullet-Parham, Eric C. Gullet and Debbie Gullet and Beulah T. Gullet. Jul-21-2012 B.J. DeClue, DeClue Funeral Home I am deeply sorry to hear of Mr. Eaton's passing. He was a wonderful man. We honor him for his service that he gave to our veterans and this great country. Our sympathy and prayers are extended to his family. Jul-21-2012 Cynthia (Cindy) AuBuchon Emily I am so sorry to hear of Harry, Jr.'s passing. He was such a nice man, and I always enjoyed talking to him when I would be walking past the funeral home over the years. Your family are all in our prayers. Jul-21-2012 Dan and Pam Steele You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jul-21-2012 Art Turnipseed Very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Jul-21-2012 Cathy Murphy-Maijer We will miss you, Cousin Harry. You were a great man. Jul-21-2012 June Chandler Harrison was a good classmate andfellow band member. He will bemissed. Sincerecondolences to the family. Jul-22-2012 jr carroll Kathleen Very sorry for your loss.He was a great friend, and a great 30-40 year golfing buddy. I will miss him. I'll be there Wed. Anything you need just call. with deep sorrow, jr. Jul-23-2012 Jerry and Dorothy Gauzy With deepest sympathy. Jul-23-2012 Michael Meierhoffer: Meierhoffer Funeral Home I first met Harry when he was an inspector for the State of Missouri. It was always a pleasure to see his smiling face. He was hosest, fair and willing to listen.Most importantly he was truely a gentleman in every respect. Our profession lost a very good man. Jul-23-2012 Jeff Bram I would like to empress my sympathy to the Eaton family.Sincerely,Jeff BramBram-Danfelt Funeral HomeMaryville, MO Jul-23-2012 Phyllis Young My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. Jul-23-2012 Mike and Ann Dace So sorry for your loss. Harry was a very special person - in so many ways! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Jul-23-2012 Lyle, Flo, Kirk & Toni Clinkingbeard Our condolences to the family. It was an honor to have known Harry and he was such a wonderful asset to the funeral industry. Our prayers are with you.Lyle, Florence, Kirk & Toni ClinkingbeardClinkingbeard Funeral Home Jul-23-2012 Kenny and Valerie Howe Harry was a great guy and an asset to his chosen profession! He will be greatly missed and our sincere sympathy to his family. Jul-23-2012 Vickie (Coffman) Holtmeyer My condolences to the Eaton family. I worked with Harry for many years at the State Board. He was a joy to be around and always caring and sincere. He will be truly missed by everyone that had the joy of knowing him. Jul-23-2012 Sharon Stout I used to listen to Harry play at the Presbyterian church many Sundays and on special occasions. He played beautifully and was a kind hearted man who was always so sweet. My thoughts are with his family and I'm sure he's up in heaven with my Aunt Cheryl and Grandma Stout playing while they sing. Jul-24-2012 Norma and Jerry Sherrick To The Eaton Family(s)So sorry to read about the passing of Harrison. He will be remembered by many for his playing of Tapps, but also for being a caring person and Friend. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.Norma and Jerry Sherrick Jul-24-2012 Tom Worthen - Moore Funeral Homes Having Harrison as a true friend for many years has been a highlight of my career. In later years, it was always a privledge for me to include Harrison Eaton, when on behalf of the bereaved family, I thanked the Military Funeral Honors Team for the tribute they bestowed for the deceased Veterans. His expertise as a bugler and the true gentleman he was, made me proud to be a member of his circle of friends. Jul-24-2012 Greg & Darlene Russell Kathleen we are so sorry to hear about Harry! Our heart breaks for you. Harry was one of a kind and loved by many. He was a true professional and just a great person all around. We are sure the trumpets were playing to welcome him to heaven. Jul-24-2012 wayne and betty weppner SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS - WE REMEMBER HARRY AS A VERY GOOD MAN WHOWAS HAPPY TO SHARE HIS MUSICAL TALENT WITH THE COMMUNITY- HE WILL BEMISSED - KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND WE HOLD YOU ALL IN OUR HEARTS - WAYNE AND BETTY WEPPNER Jul-24-2012 Don Eggen I worked with Harry when he was an inspector for the Board and appreciated his insight and knowledge of the industry when I contacted him for assitance. My condolences to the family. Jul-24-2012 Bob Dunn Harry was a good man I always enjoyed working with him. Will be missed. Thinking of you guys. Jul-24-2012 Colonel Wayne Medley, Retired I was so very sorry to hear of Harry's passing. He was an outstanding asset to the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program and one of the finest gentlemen I ever met. I enjoyed our many visits together and He will be missed by all who ever had the pleasere of calling him "Friend". I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and I know his leaving will leave a big void but God will be there to help everyone through this "Valley". Jul-24-2012 Prentice Elliott, Elliott Funeral Home Atlanta, MO Our deepest sympathy to the Eaton family. Harry was such a great guy and we enjoyed visiting with him when he was an inspector for the State Board. We thank him for his service to all of the veterans over the years. We will miss you, Harry, and God be with your family. Jul-24-2012 FRED MARSHALL   Jul-24-2012 Bill Koenig I am so sorry to hear of Harry's passing and that I would not be able to pay my respects in person. I have enjoyed Harry's friendship for a very long time and will sadly miss him. please find a little comfort knowing he was loved by many. sincerely Bill & Mary Koenig Jul-24-2012 Ron Nixon VFW 6996 Potosi It was truly an honor to have known and to have worked with Harry. He always had a smile and wanted to know how Pat & I were doing. Been with him on cold days, hot days, and pleasant days, he was always the same. Jul-24-2012 Jack and Joyce (Kline) Smith Our deepest sympathy to the Eaton family. We are so sad to hear of Harry's passing. Jul-25-2012 Cathy Rispoli Kent/Carolyn/Greg/NickI'm so sorry for your loss - I am praying for all of you. Love you - Sas and Dave Jul-25-2012 Kay Anding Kent/Bun & boys - I'm so sorry for your loss - praying for you all - miss you guys and hope to see you soon! Love Aunt Kay Jul-25-2012 Bobby Roll, Roll Funeral Home I have had the pleasure to know Harry from day one of my funeral service career. His positive attitude and smile always made my day. I pray for peace to his family and friends. Harry was a great guy and he will be missed. Jul-25-2012 Judy Forester So sorry for you loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Jul-25-2012 Gregory Strauser I just heard of Harry's passing and am saddened by the news. Harry was fine man. He was my Sunday school teacher and a very good one. Always friendly with a quip and a smile. God bless you Harry!!! Jul-25-2012 Jerry Griffin Harry was a great guy that was honest, fun to be around, an asset to our profession and a gentleman. I was blessed that he was part of my life.My sincere sympathy to the Eaton family. Jul-25-2012 Frank and Tina Burkhardt Our prayers are with the Family. Harry was one of a kind and be greatly missed. Jul-25-2012 Larry and Carol Tucker Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Our daughter Kim graduated with Laura and as a fellow golfer (Carol) and almost a neighbor, we enjoyed talking to Harry every once in awhile--Fand he will be missed. Jul-25-2012 Cave Springs Missionary Baptist Church The Eaton family is a bedrock staple for Sullivan and the many surrounding communities, and the sheer volume of genuine care and concern Mr Eaton and his prodigy has shown for all us is beyond words. May God richly bless you all! - Pastor Dixon Jul-25-2012 Jackie &Ron Donner So sorry for the loss of your dear family member. He will be missed by so many. Jul-25-2012 Cris & Marjean Alexander Thinking of you and so sorry for your loss. May God comfort your hearts today and bless you with memories that your heart will always treasure. Jul-26-2012 Sgt Fly As a fellow bugler, Harry will be missed, but fondly remembered. I was blessed by his friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with the Eaton family. Jul-26-2012 Theresa Weakley My love and prayes go out to the Eaton family at this time of loss. I only knew Harry for a short time, but he was a kind loving man. Know he is at peace with out Lord. Jul-27-2012 Paula Stinson may you all stand strong and proud at this time..Eatons has been our special family through all our towns losses.You all have earned the respect of your customers.With out your family we would be lost.Thank you Jimmy and all the team for being here for us.I am with you all during your time of loss.Thoughts of love and sympathy to your family. Jul-31-2012 Betty Pondrom We are so sorry to hear of Harry's passing. We were out of town and unable to attend the visitation and funeral. Our sympathy goes out to the whole family. Harry was a great person to know.Wayne and Betty Pondrom Aug-02-2012 Jerene Brake Dunn My condolences on your loss. Aug-06-2012 Ben Grosse I have know Harry for many years, spefically as our inspector of our funeral home for the state board. All inspectors should be like Harry, he was kind and understanding, and he knew the trials and tribulations that folks have to do to run a funeral home. I also appreciated his desire to play for many military funeral, he did a great job. He will be missed he was truly a great man. Sep-21-2012 Lana Brown (Evans Funeral Home Just found out Harry passed away. So sorry, just read the obituary, what a beautiful tribute to a very fine gentleman! We had the pleasure of working with Harry on several military services. He was always ready and humbled to play TAPS to honor the deceased veterans. He was the best (we felt) and will never be replaced!! Heaven now gets to enjoy this wonderful, kind, generous man!! Blessings to the family!! Sep-28-2012 Dave & Ann Taylor, Taylor Funeral & Cremation Service, Farmington, MO We were all saddened to learn of Harry's passing when a trade tabloid arrived yesterday. Harry was as fair as they come in our dealings w/him for 35+ years. We went flying together numerous times & enjoyed every second aloft. In later years it was comforting to arrive at a cemetery to see Harry waiting for us with his trumpet ! Harry was one of a kind & our deepest sympathies to all his family.