Bill, William Mark Easton, age 74, died on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Clayton, New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton, New Mexico.
Bill was born on March 7, 1943 in Belmont, New York to Richard Orian Easton and Lucy Rosalie (West) Easton. He grew up in Vincennes, Indiana and graduated from the Broadview Academy in La Fox, Illinois. Bill married Dorothy Lee (Wendler) Easton on December 22, 1963 in Brookfield, Illinois. He worked for Stocker Hinge Manufacturing in Brookfield for 25 years. They moved to Phoenix, Arizona for a couple of years and then to Hamilton, Montana. Bill was a licensed Electrician and Plumber and was also a carpenter. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking while they lived in Montana and he loved fixing and repairing things, he was always available for someone if they needed any help. Bill was an all around jack of all trades, if you needed something fixed, you knew to call Bill. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by 1 sister; Sylvia Phillips, 2 brothers; Dick Easton and Pete Easton and by a daughter-in-law; Heather Easton.
SURVIVORS:
WIFE: Dorothy Easton of Clayton, New Mexico.
2 DAUGHTERS: Karla Robison and her husband Monte of Ocala, Florida and Julia Gates and her husband Robert of Burleson, Texas.
2 SONS: William Mark Easton and his wife Trisha of Bozeman, Montana and Brent Easton of Happy Valley, Oregon.
8 GRANDCHILDREN: Ian Robison, Katie Robison, Robert Gates IV, James Gates, Gemma Easton, Chloe Easton, Blake Easton and Annalise Easton.
1 SISTER: Mary Kripps
3 BROTHERS: Don Easton, Dave Easton and John Easton.
And many nieces and nephews.