Lyle M. Eaton, 77 of Dakota Dunes, passed away Sunday,
October 3, 2010 at a local hospital.

Services 11 am Thursday at the Community
United Methodist
Church in Sergeant Bluff,
with Rev. Deborah Stowers officiating. Military Services will be provided at
the church by the US Army. Visitation Wednesday with family present 5-8 pm,
with a 7 pm Prayer Service at Community
United Methodist
Church. Arrangements are
under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service.

Lyle was born on August 19, 1933 in St.
James, Minnesota, the
son of Raymond and Elvina (Krumrel) Eaton. Lyle entered the Army in the early
1950’s and served in the Korean War. After his discharge, he began working for
the Chicago
Northwestern Railroad.

On October 15, 1955 he was united in marriage to Maxine Trimble in Sioux City. He continued
working as an Engineer for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, which later
merged with the Union Pacific, for 42 years, retiring in 1996.

Lyle loved spending time with his family, especially his children and
grandchildren. Every summer he would plan a trip to the Rocky
Mountains and take the grandchildren. During the past 12 years, he
and Maxine spent much time together traveling in their motor home. During his
travels, he enjoyed deep sea fishing and meeting so many wonderful friends. His
hobbies included fixing anything himself, building model ships, playing fetch
and taking his dogs for walks, boating in Okoboji and on the Missouri
River, and sitting on the deck of his new home with the love of
his life Maxine. If he didn’t know how to fix something, he learned and fixed
it himself. He was always there to lend a helping hand whether it was his
neighbor, daughters or any other family members. He enjoyed taking care of his
yard, and received awards for the best kept yards. He was a wonderful role
model to all of his family. His wisdom and advice will be cherished forever.

Lyle was a member of the Community
United Methodist
Church and the United
Transportation Union.

Lyle is survived by his wife Maxine; three daughters, Vicki Voss of Homer, NE,
Pam Zimmerman of Omaha, NE and Lori and her husband Bob Birch of Dakota Dunes,
SD; five grandchildren, Jeremy Birch and his special friend Sara Rohmiller,
Chris Voss and his fiancé Tambi Tucker, Lynn Zimmerman and her fiancé Jason
Sprock Abbey and her husband Ben Jividen and Cory Birch; three great
grandchildren Ashlyn, Kandiss and Hannah; one brother, Jim Eaton and his wife
Darlene of Sioux City; and one sister, LaVona and her husband Eric Klunker of
Fairmont, Minnesota. Brother and Sister In- Laws Don and Colleen Cook, Dale and
Shirley Ross, Merlin and Geraldine Smith, Bev Trimble, and Gary and Sharon
Trimble; Beloved dogs Shani and Shiloh.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son-in-law, Rod Voss, one brother
Bud Eaton, two brother in-laws Derald Goodyear and Don Trimble. Also, his
beloved animals, Barney, Laddie, and Shelbie.