Age 66 of Kalamazoo passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. Rick was born in Detroit, MI, on November 22, 1958, the son of George Richard and Martha Elizabeth (Snyder) Eaton. Rick retired in 2023 after almost 40 years of service at Quality Castings. In his spare time, Rick was an avid gardener. He had a great sense of humor and loved having fun. He was a fan of the Kalamazoo Growlers and loved Nascar. Rick is survived by his daughters, Kristin Meyer of Gobles, Apryl (Josh) Driggers of Gobles; step-daughter, Andrea (Cory) Frederick of Kalamazoo; grandsons, Tobias Flynn, Brayden Holdridge and Jaxson Holdridge; granddaughter, Skyler Driggers; his father, George Eaton; several siblings, nieces and nephews; and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his mother.