The Rev. John D. Eales, 71, retired priest of the Diocese of Los Angeles, died Sept. 7.

Fr. Eales was a native of Sioux City, IA, and a graduate of Morningside College and Episcopal Theological Seminary. He was ordained deacon and priest in 1958. Fr. Eales served as vicar of Trinity, Denison, and Trinity, Mapleton, IA, 1958-61; rector of Calvary, Utica, NY, 1961-69; rector of Gethsemane, Minneapolis, MN, 1969-81; served in the Church of England, 1980-81; and rector of St. Cross, Hermosa Beach, CA, 1981-90. After his retirement he served as vicar of St. Mary's, Andalusia, AL, 1991-96; and assistant at St. Anthony in the Desert, Scottsdale, AZ, 1997-98. Fr. Eales is survived by his wife, Marilyn.