Daryl Eugene Eaton
1949 - 1988 (39 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Daryl Eugene Eaton was born on 20 Sep 1949 in Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming (son of Merle Edwin Eaton and Marian Farrens); died on 10 Oct 1988 in Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming. Notes:
Daryl E. Eaton
Sturgis – Memorial services will be at a later date in Cheyenne, Wyo., for Daryl E. Eaton, 39, who died early Monday at his home north of Sturgis.
The body was cremated.
He was born Sept. 20, 1949, at Lander, Wyo., to Merle and Marian Eaton. He was raised in Riverton, Wyo., where he attended school. After he graduated from high school he served in the Army in Vietnam. He was discharged in 1971 and returned to Riverton. He also lived in Douglas and Cheyenne where he was a road construction worked.
He married Terry Crockford July 25, 1986, in Sturgis. They lived in Scottsbluff, Neb., and returned to Sturgis in July. He worked at J.V. Bailey Construction Co. of Rapid City.
Survivors include his wife of Sturgis; his parents of Cheyenne; three daughters, Michelle, Amy and Jennifer, all of Douglas; three sisters, Sharon Vigil of Lyman, Wyo., Mary Eaton of Ault, Colo., and Judy Mason of Pierce, Colo,; and three brothers, Dale of Moneta, Wyo., Richard of Green River, Wyo., and Alan of Riverton.
He was preceded in death by a sister.
F.O. Jolley Funeral Home of Sturgis is in charge of arrangements.
Rapid City Journal, Rapid City, South Dakota. Wednesday, 12 October 1988.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216257027/daryl-eugene-eaton
2. Merle Edwin Eaton was born on 18 Oct 1921 in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming (son of Harvey Albert Eaton and Goldie May Gardner); died on 25 Nov 2012 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming. Notes:
Merle E. Eaton, 91, of Greeley, born October 18, 1921 in Riverton, Wyoming to Harvey and Goldie (Gardner) Eaton. He married Marian Farrens. Merle left to be with his maker on Sunday, November 25, 2012.
Merle was raised on a farm in Riverton, Wyoming on Riverview Route. . He and his Dad farmed together several years. He worked on Square S Ranch, Piceance Creek in Western Colorado and then Meeker, Colorado. He moved to Greeley and worked for the Great Western Sugar Factory in Greeley and Eaton. He was involved with building the walking dragline at Point of Rocks (Bitter Creek) Wyoming. Merle was a business agent for Operating Engineers and was involved with building the Wheatland Power Plant in Wheatland, Wyoming.
Survivors include his children; Mary Achziger, of Eaton, Dale Eaton of Laramie, Wyoming, Sharon (Milt) Slagowoski, of Lyman, Wyoming, Judy (Gary) Mason, of Eaton, and Richard (Bobbie) Eaton of Silt, Colorado, several Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, and Great-great grandchildren who love and will miss him.
He is preceded in death by his father, Harvey Eaton and his mother. Goldie (Gardner) Eaton Farrens , his wife, Marian Farrens, a daughter, Jean Ann Eaton, sisters, Mildred Chapman and Zelma Smith, sons, Daryl Eaton and Alan Eaton, son-in-law, Clarence Achziger and grandson, Mark Ashman.
A memorial service to celebrate Merle’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1st at the Moser Funeral Service Chapel, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, Colorado.
Memorial gifts can be made to Judy Mason in care of Moser Funeral Service.
https://www.moserfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Merle-Eaton-25075/#!/Obituary
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216256529/merle-edwin-eatonMerle married Marian Farrens on 23 Sep 1943. Marian was born on 29 Apr 1925 in Herrick, Gregory County, South Dakota; died on 15 Aug 1998 in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Marian Farrens was born on 29 Apr 1925 in Herrick, Gregory County, South Dakota; died on 15 Aug 1998 in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming. Notes:
Marian F. ‘Sis’ Eaton
Riverton – Graveside services for Marian F. “Sis” Eaton, 73, will be held today at 2 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. J. Holland Vernon officiating.
She died Aug. 24, 1998, at Wind River Health Care Center.
She was born April 29, 1925, in Herrick, S.D., to Elmer and Alma Opal (Cantrell) Farrens. She was home schooled on the homestead at Moneta, attended school in Lander and then graduated from Riverton High School in 1942.
She was a longtime resident of Wyoming but had lived in Meeker, Colo., and Greeley, Colo.
She married Merle E. Eaton on Sept. 21, 1942, in Lander. She enjoyed her family and friends, fishing, hunting and sewing. She was a wonderful cook and had a humorour side that was a joy.
Survivors include her husband of Riverton; three sons, Dale Wayne Eaton of Green River, Alan Lee Eaton of Riverton and Richard Edwin Eaton and his wife of Green River; three daughters, Mary Louise Achziger and her husband of Eaton, Colo., Sharon Raye Slagowski and her husband of Lyman and Judith Muriel Mason and her husband of Eaton, Colo.; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald Farrens and his wife of Jacksonville, Fla., and Loren Farrens and his wife of Pavillion; and two sisters, Maribel Thomison of Winnemucca, Nev., and Marilue O’Malley of Riverton.
She was preceded in death by her father; stepmother, Goldie Farrens; mother; a son, Daryl E. Eaton; daughter Jean Ann Eaton; and two brothers, Kendall Wayne Farrens and Ronald Gwen Farrens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial to the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.-
Casper Star-Tribune, Casper, Wyoming. Friday, 28 August 1998.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25990472/marion-farrens-eatonChildren:
- 1. Daryl Eugene Eaton was born on 20 Sep 1949 in Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming; died on 10 Oct 1988 in Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming.
- Alan Lee Eaton was born on 12 Dec 1951; died on 16 Nov 2008; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming.
Generation: 3
4. Harvey Albert Eaton was born on 9 Sep 1888 in Kansas; died on 18 Jul 1965 in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Fremont County, Wyoming
- Census: 1930, Fremont County, Wyoming
- Census: 1940, Fremont County, Wyoming
Notes:
Note of MHR: Harvey was a farmer and a Republican.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25990468/harvey-albert-eatonHarvey married Goldie May Gardner. Goldie (daughter of Charles Emmett Gardner and Emma Annaliza Hedges) was born on 20 Sep 1896 in North Salem, Linn County, Missouri; died on 21 Jan 1990 in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Goldie May Gardner was born on 20 Sep 1896 in North Salem, Linn County, Missouri (daughter of Charles Emmett Gardner and Emma Annaliza Hedges); died on 21 Jan 1990 in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming. Notes:
MHR note: Goldie married second to a man surnames Farrens.
Aerial Knocked Down by Power Wire Injures Two
Riverton, Wyo., July 23. – (AP) – Mrs. Harvey Eaton was burned and her daughter, Zelma, suffered shock when they became entangled in a radio aerial which was knocked down by a power wire.
In investigating, the daughter was caught in the whipping aerial, across which the power wire fell, and the mother became entangled when she went to the aid of the daughter. The daughter finally freed herself and then her mother.
Casper Star-Tribune, Casper, Wyoming. Monday, 23 July 1945, page 2.
Goldie Gardner Eaton Farrens
Riverton – Services for Goldie Gardner Eaton Farrens, 93, were conducted Jan. 23, 1990, at 10 a.m. at the Davis Funeral Home in Riverton by Rev. Robert Grilley of the United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Farrens died Jan. 21, 1990, at the Fremont Manor Nursing Home in Riverton. She was born Sept. 20, 1896, in Missouri to Charles and Emma (Hedges) Gardner.
Mrs. Farrens was a housewife and was a 40-year member of the Rebekah Lodge.
Survivors include a son, Merle Eaton of Lander; a daughter, Zelma Smith of Riverton; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Farrens.
Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton with committal rites conducted by Rebekah Lodge No.23.
Casper Star-Tribune, Casper, Wyoming. Thursday, 25 January 1990.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25990626/goldie-mae-farrens
Section L Block Plot Grave 68Children:
- 2. Merle Edwin Eaton was born on 18 Oct 1921 in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming; died on 25 Nov 2012 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming.
- Zelma Mae Eaton was born on 7 Sep 1928 in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming; died on 18 Dec 2002 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming.
Generation: 4
10. Charles Emmett Gardner was born on 4 Apr 1862 in Illinois (son of William Gardner and Mary McClimans); died on 20 Oct 1942 in Fremont County, Wyoming; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1910, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming
- Census: 1920, Fremont County, Wyoming
- Census: 1930, Fremont County, Wyoming
Notes:
Well Known Farmer Died in Riverton
Riverton – Charles M. Gardner, 80 years old, and a well known farmer in this area since 1908, died early last week at his home near Riverton. He had been in ill health for sometime but his death came as a shock to his family. He is survived by his widow, two sons and three daughters, all of whom live near Riverton.
Casper Star-Tribune, Casper, Wyoming. Monday, 26 October 1942.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25990867/charles-m_-gardnerCharles married Emma Annaliza Hedges on 22 Dec 1888 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois. Emma (daughter of William Riley Hedges and Sarah Lavina Allen) was born on 18 May 1869 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 19 Jul 1945 in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. 
Emma Annaliza Hedges was born on 18 May 1869 in Rowan County, Kentucky (daughter of William Riley Hedges and Sarah Lavina Allen); died on 19 Jul 1945 in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming. Notes:
Farewell dinner
A family reunion was held at the home of Mrs. Marie Owens, Purdin, Missouri, Sunday Nov. 8, 1936 in honor of Mrs. Emma Hedges Gardner of Riverton, Wyoming and Mrs. Mary Hedges Wood of Dallas Texas who had not seen each other for thirty-five years.
A splendid cafeteria dinner was served, after which the afternoon was spent in visiting, taking pictures, singing and playing games.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wood, Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Emma Garner, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gardner and daughter Nellie Jean of Riverton, Wyoming. Charlie Bagley and wife, Curt Bagley, wife and daughters Margaret, Clarice and Wilma. Raymond Bagley, wife and daughter Nellie, Manley Buckman, wife and children Billy, Betty and Donald, Mr. and Mrs. John Hedges, Ivan Hedges, wife and daughter Doris, Mr. and Mrs. Billie Jenkins, Mrs. Marie Owens, Loren and Leota, Mr. and Mrs. Athes Creason, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Creason, and Mr. James Hedges all of Purdin. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bagley and Carolyn Ann of Kirksville, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bagley and Bertie of Humphreys, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Bagley and Ronald of Browning, Mrs. Aletha Smith and children, J.W., Norman, Gerald, Mary, Ruth and Janet, Mr. J.P. and Kenneth McKenzie and Miss Shelda Gooch all of Linneus. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Collins and Barbara of New Bostod, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas, Helen and Wilma of Brookfield.
Nov 12th, 1936. One who was there.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25990869/emma-annaliza-gardnerChildren:
- Sylvia Victoria Gardner was born on 5 May 1890; died on 11 Apr 1891.
- Jesse Lee Gardner was born on 30 Apr 1893 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 18 Dec 1957 in Cheyene, Wyoming; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming.
- William Edgar Gardner was born on 12 Jan 1895; died on 18 Sep 1897.
- 5. Goldie May Gardner was born on 20 Sep 1896 in North Salem, Linn County, Missouri; died on 21 Jan 1990 in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming.
- Lena Alice Gardner was born on 29 Nov 1898 in North Salem, Linn County, Missouri; died on 19 Aug 1996 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming.
- Alta Belle Gardner was born on 4 Jan 1904 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 28 Oct 1978 in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming.
- Earl Franklin Gardner was born on 21 Mar 1906 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Mar 1983 in Kinnear, Fremont County, Wyoming; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming.