James D Eaton

July 23, 1937 - January 15, 2019

James Dennis Eaton, 81, of Ephrata, Washington, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, January 11, 2019. Born in Spokane, Washington, on July 23, to Noah and Hazel Eaton he lived most of his life in Ellensburg and Ephrata, Washington. Jim was a passionate man who enjoyed people and socializing with others. He worked for 56 years as Owner of Jim’s Barber Shop in Ephrata, Washington. Jim was an icon and important part of Ephrata community. In his spare time he enjoyed square dancing, fishing, playing games, working in his yard, travelling, and experiencing new things. Jim married June, the love of his life, in 1961 who survives him. They enjoyed 57 loving years of marriage and companionship. Jim was extremely loving and proud of his two daughters, Jennifer Downer and her husband Jason; and Janna Finch and her husband Robert, of San Diego. He is also survived by his brother Jack Eaton, of Ellensburg; his sister Jean Hauber, of Wenatchee formerly Quincy; and his brother Jerry Eaton, of Selah; as well as his loving granddaughters, Emma and Hannah Downer. He was predeceased by parents Noah and Hazel Eaton; sister Joyce Lewis; and sister Jeanette Kendall. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 2pm at Bethlehem Chapel of Ephrata, 612 3rd Ave. SE.