Eugene Ray Seaton, age 74 of Maxwell, passed away January 31, 2013 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center.
Eugene was born on May 8, 1938 in North Platte to Emery and Cressie (Lindenmuth) Seaton. He grew up in Maxwell and graduated from Maxwell High School in 1957. He entered the US Marines and served in Okinawa. After his discharge he returned to Maxwell. On July 26, 1959 Eugene married his best friend Carolyn Booth in North Platte. They remained best friends their entire lives. The couple lived in Maxwell, then Gothenburg, where he worked for the 96 Ranch and Vonderfecht Veterinary Clinic. Over the years he also worked at Booth Service Station, Lincoln County Department of Roads, was a Maxwell Volunteer EMT and Fireman, serving as chief for a term. For many years while farming and ranching, he also operated Seaton Sand and Gravel south of Maxwell. Eugene loved to spend time with his family, he enjoyed being outdoors, he loved history and was health conscious. He was very selfless and was an attentive husband, father and grandpa.
Eugene is survived by his wife Carolyn of Maxwell; mother Cressie Wiest of Little River, SC; 3 children Machelle (Steve) Richards of North Platte, Monica (Bill) Lawson of Waterloo, NE, Frederick Seaton of Maxwell; brother Jim (Doris) Seaton of Gilbert, AZ; sister Cressie Petersen of Little River, SC; 3 grandchildren Joshua (Staci) Vohs of North Platte, Saige Vohs of North Platte, Benjamin (Meredith) Seaton of Denver, CO; step grandchildren Michael (Lindsey) Richards of North Platte, Randall Richards of Omaha, Robby Richards of North Platte, Zack Richards of North Platte, Cody Richards of North Platte; great grandchildren Tadan Vohs, Braxton Richards, Adeliegh Richards and Aaliyah Boyer-Cosme all of North Platte; and numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; brother David (Shirley) Seaton, and Lindenmuth and Seaton grandparents.
A memorial has been established to the Juvenile Diabetes Association, Parkinson’s Research Association or the donor’s choice. On line condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 on Tuesday February 5, 2013 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors with Chaplain Robin Storer officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from noon until 6:00 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.