John Alexander Eager John Alexander Ea- ger, 93, was born into Eternal Life on Wednes- day, January 18, 2017 at his home in Potlatch, Washington. John was born Octo- ber 7, 1923 in Castlebel- lingham, Ireland to John W. and Violet (Kelly) Eager. In 1928, the fam- ily voyaged from Ireland to Shelton, Washington and resided on a farm in Skokomish Valley. John graduated from Shelton High School in 1942 and days later left to proudly serve his country in the US. Navy during World War II. In 1945, he returned to Shelton and became employed as a machinist at Rayonier Pulp and Paper Research Lab. John met the love of his life, Betty May Butler, and they married at St David’s Episcopal Church on December 26, 1948. John took early retirement from ITT Rayonier to serve his community as a Mason County Commissioner addressing the needs of his community and its unique environment. “God’s country” is what he would call it and that was his passion. He, also, enjoyed and took pride in creating and buflding; he was a hard worker. With a big Irish heart, John lived to give to his family. His uncon- ditional love and support and great humor created many special memories; most unforgettable were the cherished good times of life and love, friends and family, on beautiful Hood Canal. His fam- ily loved him dearly, in return. L/z/Zé/y John is survived by his Wife of 68 years, Betty; son, John E. Eager; daughter, Jane (Chris) McGee; grand- children, Kathleen (Jose) Perry, Sarah McGee; great-grandchildren, Sienna, Isaiah, Levi, and Shiloh; and many nieces and nephews. John en- joyed being “Grandpa” to many close family friends. Preceding him in death are brothers, Robert and David; sis- ters, Violet, Mary, and Sybil; nephew, Mike; great-nephew, Brian. The family would like to thank Lean on Me Home Health Care, especially Stephanie, and the entire staff at Mason General Hospital for their quality care, tenderness, and ability to match John’s good humor. The service is 1:00 pm. on February 4, 2017 at St. David’s Episcopal Church with Father Jo- seph Mikel and Father Donald Maddux presid- ing. , OCR Text: John Alexander Eager John Alexander Ea- ger, 93, was born into Eternal Life on Wednes- day, January 18, 2017 at his home in Potlatch, Washington. John was born Octo- ber 7, 1923 in Castlebel- lingham, Ireland to John W. and Violet (Kelly) Eager. In 1928, the fam- ily voyaged from Ireland to Shelton, Washington and resided on a farm in Skokomish Valley. John graduated from Shelton High School in 1942 and days later left to proudly serve his country in the US. Navy during World War II. In 1945, he returned to Shelton and became employed as a machinist at Rayonier Pulp and Paper Research Lab. John met the love of his life, Betty May Butler, and they married at St David’s Episcopal Church on December 26, 1948. John took early retirement from ITT Rayonier to serve his community as a Mason County Commissioner addressing the needs of his community and its unique environment. “God’s country” is what he would call it and that was his passion. He, also, enjoyed and took pride in creating and buflding; he was a hard worker. With a big Irish heart, John lived to give to his family. His uncon- ditional love and support and great humor created many special memories; most unforgettable were the cherished good times of life and love, friends and family, on beautiful Hood Canal. His fam- ily loved him dearly, in return. L/z/Zé/y John is survived by his Wife of 68 years, Betty; son, John E. Eager; daughter, Jane (Chris) McGee; grand- children, Kathleen (Jose) Perry, Sarah McGee; great-grandchildren, Sienna, Isaiah, Levi, and Shiloh; and many nieces and nephews. John en- joyed being “Grandpa” to many close family friends. Preceding him in death are brothers, Robert and David; sis- ters, Violet, Mary, and Sybil; nephew, Mike; great-nephew, Brian. The family would like to thank Lean on Me Home Health Care, especially Stephanie, and the entire staff at Mason General Hospital for their quality care, tenderness, and ability to match John’s good humor. The service is 1:00 pm. on February 4, 2017 at St. David’s Episcopal Church with Father Jo- seph Mikel and Father Donald Maddux presid- ing. , Mason County Genealogical Society,Obituaries,Other Obituaries,E Last Name,Eager, John Alexander.jpg,Eager, John Alexander.jpg, Eager, John Alexander.jpg