Patrick Shawn Eaton, a devoted father, brother, and entrepreneur, died May 26, at the age of 55, after a courageous battle with Huntington’s disease.
Born March 2, 1969, in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, he later moved to Brighton, Mich., and eventually settled in Middleville.
As the youngest of three children to Glenda and Herrold (Jim) Eaton, Shawn was a proud graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, where he excelled in soccer and developed a strong sense of community. He was an active member of Leighton Church and volunteered his time to help with the AV sound systems and participated in mission trips.
In his free time, Shawn enjoyed playing baseball, soccer and volleyball. He was an avid outdoorsman, relishing in fishing and hunting outings with friends, church archery, and shooting clay pigeons. He also had a passion for CAD design, though he preferred to spend his time outdoors working on projects.
Shawn’s entrepreneurial spirit was evident throughout his career. He began working at Ersco and Burgess Concrete before obtaining his builder’s license and establishing his own business, Homes by Shawn
Shawn was also a devoted fan of drinking Mountain Dew, eating chocolate candy and all things Michigan. Shawn lived for his daughter, Faith, including the joy of exploring the outdoors together and sharing those cold Mountain Dews.
Shawn was preceded in death by his parents Glenda Faye (Johnson) Eaton and Herrold Clayton Eaton. He is survived by his daughter, Faith Eaton of Caledonia; brother, Herold (James) Eaton and his spouse, Ron Helder of Byron Center, and sister, Pamela Parks and her spouse, Ed Parks of Georgia.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 312 N. Main St., Wayland, with Pastor David McBride officiating. Friends are welcome to visit with the family starting at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
