Betty M. Eaton
December 6, 1923 –
Betty M. (Fox) Eaton, 86, passed away on Monday, June 7, Betty went to live with her Lord after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Her loving husband of 65 years Wilbur was at her side. Born in York, Pa, on December 6, 1923, she was the daughter of the Late Ira E. and Carrie (Runkle) Fox. She was a graduate of William Penn High School in the class of 1941.<br /> While a resident in York, she was employed by Bell Telephone Company, the York Hospital, the former Bowen Defense Plant and Watson’s Gift Shop. Betty was an avid golfer as a member of the Bon-Air Country Club in Glen Rock, Pa. After moving to Sun City Center, Florida 25 years ago, she continued golfing as a member of Sandpipers Golf Club, North Lakes Golf Club and Caloosa Greens. She was a member of Sun City Center Community Association and AARP.<br /> She is survived by a sister Sarah Kopp and husband Max and a sister-in-law Joyce Fox all of York, PA., Godsons Eric Luckenbaugh, Ocean City, MD, David Luckenbaugh of Myerstown, MD., Derek Bowman of Dover, PA and a goddaughter, Julie Reynolds of Bainbridge, PA, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends still living in the York Area.<br /> Reverend Ruth Richardson will conduct a Memorial Service at United Community Church in Sun City Center, where Betty was a member for 25 years. The service will be June 25 at 11:00am<br /> A graveside service for family and friends will be at Mt. Rose Cemetery, York, PA on July 9 at 11:00am. with a visitation and luncheon to follow at the home of her niece Gale Bowman. <br />In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty’s name can be made to Lifepath Hospice, 3723 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, Florida 33573 or to United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Avenue, Sun City Center, FL. 33573.<br /> Her husband Wib would like to thank Reverend Ruth Richardson and Linda and her green team from hospice for their loving support and care during Betty’s illness.<br />Arrangements are under the direction of Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, Florida.