ty Lou Eakin of Whidbey Island, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Kathryn (1993); and four brothers. A Celebration of Shorty's Life will be held at 4:00P.M. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the Schuchert Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. A graveside service will be held at 11:00A.M. Monday, March 3, 2014, at Evergreen Cemetery in Lohrville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Lohrville Fire Department in Shorty's name. The Schuchert Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.