DOROTHY J. EATON CROWN POINT, IN Dorothy J. Eaton (nee Hays), age 84 of Crown Point, IN, passed away at her home on June 26, 2008. Dorothy was a great mother and best friend to her children, Ed Eaton, Jeanette Skinner and Tana (John) Berg; loving grandmother to Ed Eaton, Jr, Christian (Melissa) Skinner, Tom Eaton, Nathan (Marissa) Gale and Daniel (Kim) Berg; and great-grandmother to Tommy and Travis Eaton. She also leaves to cherish her memory, one sister, Claradine Hill, 4 brothers, Clifford (Alice), Donald (Nila), Norman (Martha) and Gene Hays; and special daughters-in- law: Sandra Eaton, Annie Gianaris and Laura Montague; many nieces, nephews, friends; and special neighbors: Scott and Pam Postlethwait. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents: Edd and Laura Hays; her husband, William Eaton; two sons: Duane and Leroy; and sister, Velma Jones-Doke. Dorothy was retired linen finisher from St. Anthony Hospital and was also employed at Luke's Market Basket and Crown Meat Market. She was a member of American Legion Cedar Lake Post 261 Auxiliary. Funeral service will be held Monday, June 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN with Rev. John Starr officiating. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery in Crown Point, IN. Friends may visit with the family at Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point, on Sunday, June 29, 2008 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Anthony Hospice Center or to the Lake County Animal Shelter. www.burnsfuneral.com