December 12, 1941--June 8, 2016

Lifelong West Seattle resident, died at the VA hospital on June 8, 2016 from the effects of acute myeloid leukemia. Marshall was born at Swedish hospital to Florence and Robert Eaton. He attended Gatewood, Madison, and West Seattle High, and graduated from South Seattle College. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Carol Ann; sons Kevin Doyle (Yvonne) of Cheyenne, WY and Mark Eaton; daughters Ann-Marie Oliver (Danny) and Marguerite Eaton; three grandsons, one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his brother Bill Eaton, and sister Roberta Miller, loving nieces and nephews, longtime friends Elmo Lewis and Dennis Johnson, and many other dear friends. He was a loving and devoted family man, and will forever be remembered for his sense of humor, love of cars, and ability to fix just about anything.

The family wishes to thank the VA hospital, doctors, nurses, and staff for their care, kindness, and support shown to Marshall since his diagnosis. There will be a Celebration of Life for Marshall, July 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 3050 California Ave. SW, in West Seattle. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Foundation, or any Veterans' Charity.  

Published in the West Seattle Herald section of the Westside Weekly, July 8, 2016.