June 7, 1915 – Feb. 11, 2010

94  years ago Hester Benton Miles was born in Westerly, Rhode Island.  She spent the majority of her childhood growing up in Putman, Connecticut and Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire.  In 1937, Hester graduated with a BA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and not long after she married  Elmer Kenneth Eaton on October 17, 1938. 

A devoted wife and mother (she was known as Marmee to her kids), Hester embraced her role as homemaker, while enhancing her life with good literature, communing with nature, and as a member of the United Church of Christ.  She also loved to take part in stimulating, intelligent conversations.  A resident of New Haven, CT for 33 years, Hester moved to Oregon in 1982, where she’s been ever since. 

Marmee is survived by sons; Gerald of Omokoroa, New Zealand & Thomas of Houston Texas, daughters; Janice Eaton Bennette, and Alice Eaton – both from Portland, OR.  Hester is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Diane, and  husband Elmer. A celebration of her life is Saturday, Feb. 20^th, 2010 at her daughter Jan’s home.  Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Portland.

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