John Michael Eager, age 69, of Sweet Home passed away Saturday. He was born in Whittier, California to Arthur and Dorothy (Meier) Eager.

He and his family lived in Whittier, California until he was seven years old. They then lived in Japan from 1946 to 1947, because his step dad was in the navy. They lived in Kodiac, Alaska from 1950 to 1952.

John enjoyed working on small engines, car engines, and generators.

John is survived by his wife, Brenda; son, Gary Eager; daughter, Nancy Griffin; grandchildren, Stephanie, Shari, and Shannon Eager and Dustin and Megan Griffin; great granddaughter, Catherine; and brother, Wayne Ritch.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Sheryl Johnson, and granddaughter, Kimberly Johnson.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sweet Home.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling services.