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ELIJAH ECKHARDT Obituary

Elijah Stasche Eckhardt of Glenwood, Florida, lovingly known as Weeble to his family and friends, was taken home to Jesus on Sunday morning, February 27th, 2011 at 10:46 AM, after a tragic swimming pool accident. He is a great joy to all who know him, and is loved by many people. His family will miss him terribly, but are so comforted by the LORD's love and salvation. Until they too are called home, Weeble leaves behind Mommy and Daddy, Jennifer and Troy; siblings Kaj, Japheth, Heike, Silas, and Katie; grandparents Betty and Sam Eckhardt, and Betty Gunter; Aunt Tricia, Uncle Stan, and cousins CJ, Hannah, and Samuel; Aunt Susie, Uncle Herbie and cousins Herbie, Abby, and Nathan; Uncle Eric and many, many friends. Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 4 at the BIBLE Baptist Church, 872 Glenwood Road, DeLand. A memorial fund has been set up in Weeble's name at TD Bank. You may share your memories with the family at www.lankfordfuneralhome. com. Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Mar. 2, 2011.

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Diane Weilheimer

March 1, 2012

Our love is with your family as they take this day to remember your leaving for Heaven. You will always be treasured, loved and missed sweet Webble

The Hines Family~ Brad, Kim, Bradley, & Madison

March 9, 2011

Jenny and Troy,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of little Weeble! No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Grief can be so hard, but we pray your special memories of him will help you cope and bring you comfort. You now have an one of the Lord's angels watching over you! Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief and we are remembering you and your little angel today and always. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you at this time.

Tom, Susan, Ian and Matt Shaughnessy

March 5, 2011

Jennifer and Troy,
We love you all and are praying for you. We are so very sorry.

Callie Williams

March 5, 2011

Our prayers are with you.

Patricia Goonan

March 4, 2011

Elijah was a very spirited little boy. I had the honor of taking care of him in the tot lot at daycamp in the summer of 2009. My son Noah is the same age and they were cute. At lunch they sat in highchairs next to one another and always shared each others lunch. It was always great to see how this family had such love for one another. Unfortunately,that is becoming a rare trate in today's society. I hope that as a family you can keep each other strong and you are all in my prayers.

March 4, 2011

Prayers to the family. My heart hurts for you as you face tomorrow. Love and prayers for peace. Patti Young Glenwood

Rabbi Winston & Diane Weilheimer

March 3, 2011

Dear friends, please find your strength in G-d and you will all work your way through this terrible time. With Love and Support, we extend our prayer and blessings for the entire Eckhardt Family.

Kim Collins

March 3, 2011

May your faith and wonderful memories keep you strong at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cheri Gowan

March 3, 2011

Troy, Jenny, and all of the family, my heart hurts for you. I am Praying for you always! I hope you talk to him each day and talk about him each day. He is always there with you! Every sunbeam on your face, every wind in your hair... is him saying hello and letting you know he is smiling down on you! We love you and if there is anything we can do for you... we are ALWAYS here!

Steve Brown

March 3, 2011

Eckhardt Family
Words can't express how anyone feels during these moments, but I will say keep the Faith and God will take care the rest. Prayer will heal your hearts, just look to the hills where all our help comes from.

Sal and Dodie Sacchere

March 3, 2011

My God bless you and your entire family in your time of sorrow. Our Lord and Your Elijah will always be at your side.

Ron and Erika Palmer

March 3, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your lost.

Ginger Starling

March 3, 2011

All our love, thoughts and prayers to the Eckhardt family during this difficult time.

The Starling Family

Stephen Ruback

March 2, 2011

Any loss of any youngster is tragic, especially to those near. A physical mishap can seem even more difficult to deal with from its sudden, unexpected nature. Even though he is physically departed, his love will always be with you in spirit and in mind. Blessings in love and light.

Abby and Alan Fisher

March 2, 2011

Our thoughts and Prayers are with the entire family at this very sad time. May God lift you up!

michelle oliveira

March 2, 2011

May God be with your family at this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you all.

Marjorie Cowart-Goodin

March 2, 2011

How brokenhearted i am for your entire family. Our prayers are with you all. What an angelic face. May our Lord carry you till you have some relief from your pain. God be with you all.

Pam & Randy Hampton

March 2, 2011

To the entire Eckhardt family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. There are no words to describe how sorry we are for your loss. Love, Pam, Randy & boys

Emmie Swisher

March 2, 2011

May God be with your family at this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you all.

Nancy Herrington

March 2, 2011

May the pain I feel for you and your family be lifted off your hearts for us to carry. I too had a daughter go to Jesus early. Love to your family.

Jason & Tammie Brittain, Pack 565

March 2, 2011

Troy & Jennifer,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this painful tragedy. Elijah is just a couple months older than our baby boy and I can never begin to imagine the pain you feel. Just remember Jesus chooses only the best as His angels. We will continue to pray for comfort for your entire family. I can not think of 2 stronger parents than you. God Bless You!

Carmen Baron

March 2, 2011

Our prayers are with you all. May God bless you.

Heather Fitzpatrick

March 2, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joy Clover

March 2, 2011

Jennifer, Troy and family - we are so very sorry for your loss. We know in our hearts that Elijah is in a better place and that your Faith in God will get you through this very emotional time. With love, Joy Clover and Dakota and Skylar Lawrence.

Daniel & Helen Thorne

March 2, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

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