SR0588 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rose (Daydif) Eaton of Waukegan, who passed away on July 19, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Rose Eaton was born to Chris and Zaka Daydif on October 10, 1922; she lived in Waukegan her entire life; as a young woman, she was a hostess with the USO, ultimately becoming the president of the local chapter; she spent many hours at the USO at the Waukegan Armory dancing with servicemen and, when asked, writing letters to their family and friends; in 1945, she was nominated for a prestigious award from the USO and was ultimately one of ten national finalists; she married Homer "Buck" Eaton on July 17, 1948; and

WHEREAS, Rose Eaton began working in the Personnel Department at Abbott Laboratories after graduating high school; later, she worked at the Great Lakes Naval Base in the chaplain's department, where she supported priests, rabbis, and ministers who counseled the young servicemen; she was ultimately transferred to the Chapel by the Lake and retired from that position in 1984; and

WHEREAS, After retirement, Rose Eaton was a volunteer at the Waukegan Public Library and worked at the Reference Desk, where she assisted patrons at the library and handled telephone requests; she also worked in the accessory department at Carson Pirie Scott, which fulfilled her creative interests; she was a member of Grace Missionary Church in Zion; she had many talents and excelled as a seamstress; she loved to cook and to collect recipes; and

WHEREAS, Rose Eaton was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Buck; her parents; and her brothers, Michael Daydif Sr. and Karl Daydif; and

WHEREAS, Rose Eaton is survived by her daughters, Janis Eaton and Debra Eaton; her nephews, Michael (Cathy) Daydif and Bruce (Susan) Daydif; and her nieces, Karen Shuler and Sue Harvey; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Rose (Daydif) Eaton and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Rose Eaton as an expression of our deepest sympathy.