Mimi Foster

Clinton Eaton was only 48 years old. On Saturday night, he was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident, leaving behind his wife and two sons and a lot of people who weren't remotely ready to say goodbye. If you knew Clinton, you knew he wasn't the warm-and-fuzzy type. His friends called him Grizzly Bear, and the name suited him. He was ornery, irreverent, loved riding his motorcycle, and loved giving the people he cared about a hard time. In fact, you knew you'd made it into Clinton's inner circle when he felt comfortable enough to tease you. And if he flipped you off? Well, that was practically a declaration of love. Underneath all that Grizzly Bear was a man who loved his wife and his sons wholeheartedly. They were his world. He loved his family and large circle of friends, even if his preferred way of showing it wasn't likely to appear on a Hallmark card. He had so many plans, dreams, and so much hope. Along with the shock and unimaginable grief of losing Clinton so suddenly, Maggie is now facing the financial reality that comes with an unexpected death. The expenses of simply laying him to rest are staggering, his income is suddenly gone, and the bills and responsibilities of everyday life don't stop just because your world has. So many people have reached out asking what they can do to help. This is something we can do. We've created this fund to give Clinton's wife some financial breathing room as she begins navigating a future she never imagined she'd be facing without him. If you are able to contribute, thank you. Truly. Every gift, regardless of size, will help his wife and sons through the most difficult weeks and months ahead. And if you can't give, please consider sharing this fundraiser. Someone in your circle may have known the Grizzly Bear. We can't bring Clinton home. We can't take away the unfathomable grief of his wife and sons, his family, or the many people who loved him. But we can help make sure that while they're facing this new reality, money is one less thing they have to worry about.