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Mary Elizabeth Lehr Eaton

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Birth	:	29 Apr 1923 El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	25 Oct 2018 El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Walnut Valley Memorial Park, El Dorado, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.8119011, -96.8985977
Description	:	Mary Elizabeth Lehr Eaton was born April 29, 1923 at St. Luke’s Hospital in El Dorado, to Andrew “Andy” J. Lehr and Flora May Rogers Lehr. She attended St. John’s school for eight years. She graduated from El Dorado Jr. High and El Dorado High, then attended El Dorado Junior College, as it was known in the 1940s. She died peacefully Oct. 25, 2018. WWII was going strong in 1942. Mary began to write to a young man who had worked in Phil McDonough’s Grocery Store. He was in the South Pacific Area with a group of SEABEES. She... Read More	Mary Elizabeth Lehr Eaton was born April 29, 1923 at St. Luke’s Hospital in El Dorado, to Andrew “Andy” J. Lehr and Flora May Rogers Lehr. She attended St. John’s school for eight years. She graduated from El Dorado Jr. High and El Dorado High, then attended El Dorado Junior College, as it was known in the 1940s. She died peacefully Oct. 25, 2018. WWII was going strong in 1942. Mary began to write to a young man who had worked in Phil McDonough’s Grocery Store. He was in the South Pacific Area with a group of SEABEES. She married that sailor, James A. “Jim” Eaton, without so much as a formal date, in Natchitoches, La. on Jan. 20, 1945. They spent almost half a century together raising a family of two daughters and five sons, and working together in approximately 48 businesses until his death. Most of her life was spent in El Dorado, where she and Jim were involved in over 45 businesses, including Eaton’s Style Shop. In 1977, they sold their last store and moved to Enid, Okla., where they established, owned and operated Plano Fried Chicken until Jim’s heart attack rendered him unable to work. They worked hand-in-hand in business while she also managed the household. While in business, they both made significant, unrecognized contributions to the church and community. Whenever something was needed for a school function at St. John’s, they were among the first contacted. They made many contributions to the needy, extended and forgave credit accounts for many. Unknown to most, teachers were offered a discount on groceries because they believed a strong education relied upon quality teachers, and they recognized teachers’ salaries alone were inadequate to attract the best. They retired to Meghan Coves in Grove, Okla. to enjoy life. Mary continued to live in Meghan Coves after Jim’s death in 1992. She moved to El Dorado in 2009 to be near family. She was a member of Ladies’ Aid of St. John’s Church, Sewing Saints, Freya (Charter Member), Gerard’s Study Club, Soroptimist Club, Home Demonstration Unit, St. Elizabeth’s Study Club, Disabled Veteran’s Auxiliary (life member), and the 90 Plus Club at the El Dorado Senior Citizens Center. Mary also frequented the YWCA after she returned to El Dorado to stay in shape. Left to carry on her memory is: her surviving daughter, Maggie Gurley and husband Ron of Purcell, Okla.; five sons, Roger, wife Marcia of Manhattan, Matt, wife Jeannine of South Lebanon, Ohio, Mark, wife Jacque of Eureka Springs, Ark.,, Joe, wife Susan of El Dorado, and Jim Jr., wife Pam of Overland Park; 18 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren; her twin sisters Joan Lewis and Ruth Smith; sister, Pat Evans; and brother Jim, wife Eleanor. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Cathy Anderson; sister, Judy Badwey; and brothers Dick and Bill. Her family will gather with friends on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home where her Rosary service will begin at 5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 at St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church, led by Father John Lanzrath. Burial will be in Walnut Valley Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Butler Community College Foundation, Eaton Family Memorial Scholarship.

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Mary Elizabeth Lehr Eaton's memorial is located at: Walnut Valley Memorial Park, El Dorado, Butler County, USA.
When did Mary Elizabeth Lehr Eaton death?
Mary Elizabeth Lehr Eaton death on 25 Oct 2018 in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.8119011
Longitude: -96.8985977

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew J. Lehr

(1895 - 1964)

Flora May Rogers Lehr

(1900 - 1982)

Spouse

James Allen “Jim” Eaton

(1918 - 1992)

Siblings

Julia Margaret Lehr Badwey

(1933 - 2010)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Walnut Valley Memorial Park
El Dorado, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8119011, -96.8985977

2. Sunset Lawns Cemetery
El Dorado, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8027992, -96.8778000

3. Trinity Episcopal Church Columbarium
El Dorado, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8155800, -96.8543900

4. Belle Vista Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.8232994, -96.8403015

5. Belle Vista Mausoleum
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Coordinate: 37.8247600, -96.8402900

6. Godfrey Cemetery
East El Dorado, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8397100, -96.9719000

7. Butler County Poor Farm Cemetery
Prospect, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8167600, -96.8163700

8. Towanda Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.8022995, -96.9981003

9. Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.7975006, -96.9994431

10. Baker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.8903008, -96.9321976

11. Sherman Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7818985, -96.7985992

12. Sutton Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7383003, -96.9518967

13. Foster Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8460999, -96.7975006

14. Bishop Cemetery
De Graff, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9116700, -96.8512800

15. Kuster Cemetery
Augusta, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7005550, -96.9459070

16. Calvary Cemetery
Augusta, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6999930, -96.9470390

17. Wakefield Cemetery
Leon, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6935997, -96.8349991

18. Pontiac Cemetery
Pontiac, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8159600, -96.7339500

19. Economy Cemetery
El Dorado, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7661018, -96.7343979

20. Elmwood Mausoleum
Augusta, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6836300, -96.9706500

21. Elmwood Cemetery
Augusta, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6828995, -96.9710999

22. McGill Cemetery
Potwin, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9188995, -97.0246964

23. Garrison Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6683006, -96.8628006

24. Ridgeway Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9550018, -96.8557968