Robert Lynn Eaton, of Flying E Ranch, passed away on January 2, 2019.
Here is is lovely obituary from Riverside Funeral Home.
Sunrise: October 18, 1954
Sunset: January 2, 2019
Robert Lynn Eaton, age 64, of Estancia, NM went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Robert “Bob” was born October 18, 1954 in Maywood, CA to John & Eileen Eaton.
After graduating from Rosemead High School, Rosemead, CA, Bob worked as a long haul moving truck driver for Allied Van Lines.
On April 8, 1975, Bob married his childhood sweetheart, Debra Ann Hulecki, in Yuma, AZ. Julie Christine, Bob’s little “Dolly”, was born on July 18, 1979. Five years later, Robert Arthur “Bobolinks” arrived on July 5, 1984.
Bob’s love of flying propelled him to be a private pilot and crop duster. Bob owned several planes and even had a runway on his property. His nickname was “FlyBoy”.
Bob was forever the Entrepreneur as he owned and operated several businesses with his dear wife by his side. Bob Eaton’s Roofing Company (Turlock, CA), Nature’s Herbal Remedies Store (Albuquerque, NM), and Flying E Ranch “Home of the Free Range Chickens” egg business (selling at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market from 2004 – 2012.)
In his spare time, Bob loved working with wood. He was a master craftsman – making beautiful gifts for family and friends. These gifts included cutting boards, jewelry holders and keepsake boxes. Just this Christmas, Bob made a beautiful table for his daughter out of 1910 cedar. He had a really big heart and loved to give of himself and his talents.
Bob is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debra Ann Eaton; Daughter, Julie (Kris) Pohl, El Paso, TX; Son, Bobby (Mariah) Eaton, Santa Fe, NM; Grandchildren, Jeremy Pohl, Frank Pohl, Janelle Pohl. Brother, Don (Cheri) Eaton, Enderlin, ND; Brother, Bill (Lisa) Eaton, Grand Forks, ND; Sister, Diane Newell, Auburn, CA and many nieces and nephews who all thought the world of Uncle Bob.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eileen Eaton (Timcho); Sister, Darlene Runyon.
Arrangements entrusted to:
Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque
225 San Mateo Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 764-9663