Mark Eaton was found unconscious following a bicycle crash near his home. Authorities believe that Eaton, 64, was riding through the neighborhood when he crashed. There were no witnesses and there is no reason to believe a vehicle was involved in the incident. Eaton was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
My thoughts go to his family. I knew him when I taught at Reid School. He was one of the famous parents who attended every school activity. To his wife Teri and the children, the sad news of his unexpected passing must be devastating.
It’s a good thing he wrote a book: “The Four Commitments of a Winning Team” and by leaving his thoughts in print he won’t be forgotten. The following has been written about him: "Mark Eaton was a 7'4" NBA All-Star, two times Defensive Player of the Year motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and author.
I learned from Richard Paul Evans that Evans helped him write his book. Mark Eaton was passionate about sharing his teamwork message and has spoken to many world-class organizations including IBM, FedEx, Phillips 66, Caesars Entertainment, HEAD USA, Big O Tires, TD Ameritrade, Farmers Insurance, T-Mobile, Habitat for Humanity, and LG—as well as businesses, government agencies, and universities at every level.
He has been featured as a team building expert in print and online publications such as Forbes.com, Sports Illustrated, and Entreprenuer.com. In addition to his work on team building, Eaton is managing partner in two award-winning restaurants in Salt Lake City, Tuscany and Franck’s, recently voted Best Restaurant in Utah. When Mark was not speaking, writing, or working he enjoyed traveling with his wife Teri, horseback riding, mountain biking, skiing, and the outdoors. He lived in Park City, Utah with his wife, children, horses, dogs, and barn cats."
Mark was no doubt a Utah Jazz legend but most of all, he never forgot his humble beginnings. Mark Eaton was known by people who knew him as a gentle giant. R.I.P.
Con amor,
Vero
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