Les “Bud” Eaton was long active in the leadership of the Bothell High School Alumni Association, serving as its president until his recent death.  

Three years ago, he was honored by the Kenmore Heritage Society, as described in this article from The Bothell/Kenmore Reporter, February 3, 2011:

"A member of Kenmore's volunteer fire department who eventually became its paid chief before moving on to head up King County's arson investigation unit, Eaton is also known for being the current and longtime president of the Kenmore Community Club.

"In 2001, Eaton helped lead the effort to rebuild the club's hall just off Northeast Bothell Way on Northeast 175th Street. Eaton said crews of volunteers helped paint the building inside and out, fixed the floor and generally restored the hall to what he said it used to be.

"Inside that building on Feb. 2, the Kenmore Heritage Society recognized Eaton for his service to the community with the 10th annual McMaster award, named after John McMaster, who gave the city its name in the early 1900s. According to the Heritage Society, the annual award honors a living person who has made significant contributions to Kenmore."

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Obituary published in The Seattle Times on October 26, 2014:

Leslie G. "Bud" Eaton
1941 - 2014

"Bud" was born in Niagara Falls, New York on July 31, 1941 and passed on October 4, 2014, from complications of a long illness. He is survived by his wife Annette and grown children Shelby and Ross (April) and grandchildren Marcus, Sarah, Seth and Grace, and sisters Nancy, Carol and Sandee (Chuck). He also leaves many cousins, nieces and nephews and a special S.O.N. Mike. Bud was preceded in death by baby brothers, George and Jeffrey and parents George and Corinne Eaton. Bud loved his country and his fellow man unselfishly. He was a great man, citizen, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will truly be missed.

While not at work, Bud spent much of his time volunteering and being involved in the Community. After he retired he was President of the Kenmore Community Club and the Bothell High School Alumni Association. He also was an active member of the Kenmore Heritage Society where he helped to develop the Kenmore City Flag and worked on many other projects. He was an NRA Life Member and a volunteer and avid supporter of the Friends of NRA. Bud was a member of the Masonic Ashler Lodge #121. He and Annette enjoyed classic cars and attended a special car show in Winnemucca, Nevada each summer for 24 years. Bud loved history, especially the Civil War, and was always excited to tell you historic facts. He knew the complete story of the Kenmore Fire Department and had been compiling its history for many years.

Bud spent 42 years in the Fire Service. He started in the Kenmore Fire Department as a volunteer and was hired full-time in 1966 and worked his way through all the ranks and finished as Chief. The last 12 years before retirement were spent with the King County Fire Investigation Unit as a Fire Marshal.

There will be a Celebration of Life held on Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 PM at the Nile Temple, 6601 - 244th St. S.W. Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043.

Remembrances may be sent to Bothell High School Alumni Association, North Puget Sound Friends of NRA, Make-A-Wish Foundation or something of your choice.