March 14, 1945 - June 10, 2014 Eileen was the first of two daughters born to Lawrence H. (Bub) Austin and Betty Nelle Upton Austin. Her parents and two sons, Sammy Palasota and Jason Copenhaver, preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Joseph (Jody) Palasota, her sister, Elaine Sayre (David) and several grandchildren. Eileen requested no memorial service, cremation, and that donations be made in her name to The Wounded Warrior Project or The ASPCA.
Published in Kansas City Star on June 29, 2014
Nancy Yale (Kwak)
Eileen was such a sweet person & will be missed by the class of 1963.