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James Eklund Obituary

James R. Eklund, 62, of Topeka passed away Fri., Jan. 25, 2013, at Midland Hospice House. Jim was born Dec. 22, 1950, in Topeka, Ks., the son of Laurence and Marilou Eklund. Jim attended Topeka West High, graduating in 1968, and attended Washburn University. Jim was a salesman in the grocery retail business before selling windows & overhead doors for Ray Anderson Co. from 1985-2010. Jim enjoyed hunting & fishing and playing golf with friends and was an amazing athlete all of his life. He was married to Katherine Wilson on Feb. 16, 1985. She survives. He was preceded in death by his father Laurence Eklund and brother Jack Eklund. Surviving are his mother Marilou Eklund of Topeka, Ks.; his sister Joyce Constant of Lexington, Va.; and his brother Jerry Eklund of Topeka, Ks.; his children Emily Martin of San Antonio, Tx., and Eric Eklund of Manhattan, Ks.; and 2 grandchildren. Jim is at peace at Midwest Cremation Society. We will have a celebration of life at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Brookwood Covenant Church, 3601 SW 33rd St., Topeka. James R. Eklund

Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Jan. 28, 2013.
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Dear Eklund family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a great big brother to Joyce and Jerry. We always looked up to Jim and Jackie, yes, they were those 'good lookin guys up the street'. May the many good memories help you through this time. Mrs. Eklund, no mother should have to lose a child, much less, two...you are in my thoughts and prayers. To his wife and family, my condolences, I know he will be missed.

My faith tells me that we will all meet again, until then, Rest in Peace Jimmy! Keep an eye on 15th Street.

Susan Swalwell

January 31, 2013

marilou,

I am very sorry about your loss. I will
be thinking of you and your family and keeping all of you in our prayers.

Michelle Forbes

Shelly Scott

January 31, 2013

Eric & Emily Just want you to know you are in our prayers always.

Jon & Roberta Schuh

January 31, 2013

Emily,
Love, hugs and prayers!

Leesa Williams

January 30, 2013

To the Eklumd Family and good friend Jerry. I never had the chance to meet James, but went to school with Jerry. If James was anything like Jerry, I know he was a great guy. My thought's and prayer's go out to the whole family during this sad time. James memory will always live on in your heart.

Cammie Doherty

January 29, 2013

Mary Lou: So sorry for your loss,remembering you and your family in our prayers. Fred and Ruth Brown, Norman, Ok. 73071 [email protected]

January 29, 2013

Marilou and Family,
We just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Joe and Jane Smith

January 29, 2013

Marilou, Joyce, Jerry, and Kathy
I always thought of myself as your 5th child and brother. I can't express this loss in all our lives. He is in Gods Hands now and we shall see him later. My love to each of you. Love Nick Swan

Nick Swan

January 29, 2013

Emily: We would like to extend to you our sincerest sympathies in your father's passing. He was always very friendly and sociable, and we enjoyed talking with him. Please also pass on our condolences to your grandmother. His spirit will always live on in your mind and in your heart.

Randy & Kathy Williams

January 29, 2013

Jerry and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you at this very difficult time. I know Jim will be missed by all that knew him and understand from others that he was a loved man.
Jerry-I know the pain in your heart and hope it gives you confort knowing how many people love you and are praying for you and your family to get through this terrible loss. Much Sympathy friend.

Love,
Carrie Owings Winters

January 29, 2013

Kathy,

My prayers go out to you on the recent loss of Jim. He always had a spirit around him to live to the fullest. He is being welcomed with open arms to his final "Home" and will be your guardian angel. He will be missed by many.

Margo Williams

January 28, 2013

Kathy, Mary Lou and Jerry,

You have my deepest sympathy and prayers!

Lisa Kessler

January 28, 2013

Jimmy - you will live on in my heart. I thank God for my big brother and cherish you and all the days gone by...I love you!

Joyce

January 28, 2013

Kathy. Jim was a great guy and will be missed. Our prayers to the family and to Jerry. We always had a good time with him and other Topeka sales people. God bless you all.

Rees Heycock

January 28, 2013

My condolences to Jim's family. He was a nice guy. We both tried out for the TWHS basketball team sophomore or junior year but didn't make the cut. Jim, rest in peace.

Jim Clements

January 28, 2013

Kathy, I was so disturbed by Jim's death. Jim was always a good time and will surely be missed. He had a spirit about him to live life to its fullest. I will never forget the great times we had golfing, and just having good times. Thinking of you, Tim and Julie Bervert

Tim Bervert

January 28, 2013

Katherine,I was shocked to read of Jim's passing in the paper this morning. Although I have not seen or talked to you in years,I want you to know that I am thinking of you and that you have our deepest sympathy. Prayers to you,Jim's children and the rest of the family.

Sandy Winters

January 28, 2013

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