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ALAN ECKLUND Obituary

Alan B. Ecklund Born in Auburn, WA 6/8/1947 to Robert W. and Vivian Ecklund (both deceased), Al passed away February 1, 2011 at home with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Louise (Dougher) of 44 years, son Lon (Lynette), grandsons Bryant and Brandon of Davis, CA, daughter Tamara (Vincent) Duffney, grandson Donovan (Bri) and granddaughter Courtney of Tacoma, siblings Robert E.(Betty), of Tacoma, Curt (Helen), of Cottonwood, CA, Dean (Janet), Dennis (Karen), predeceased sister Dorothy (Frank Holdener), of Tacoma, special friends Fran, Clay and Mary, Bill, and two dogs, Toby and Bambie. Al was an avid hunter, missing elk season for the first time in 44 years this past fall due to illness. Al's hunting buddies from Potlicker camp are Potlicker, Double D, Tater, Flipper, Sponge Bob no-pants, Road Kill, Little Viking, Puddy Cat, The Gov, Shaggy, Fast Eddy, Mac, Marty, Yoda, The Hall Brothers, Big Mac, Hansel, Little Abner, Gut pile, Goat, Baby Huey and Elk Dancer. God bless all of you for making it possible to keep him up on the mountain as his health declined. Services will be conducted at Graham Emmanuel Baptist Church, 224th and Meridian in Graham, on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at 11 AM. Donations to G.E.B Church or Make-A-Wish. Special thank you to Franciscan Hospice.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2011.

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February 14, 2011

To the Allan Ecklund Family:
All our prayers are with you all at this most trying time and will continue to be.
May the peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be also with you...always.
Robert & Linda Wells (brother of Betty Ecklund)
Gaffney, SC

Krissy Ecklund-Culver

February 5, 2011

Uncle Al, you will truely be missed!! So many great memories. Loved seeing you at the "Vikingborg" and having a laugh or two!! A story my poppy shared was when you went with his class on a fieldtrip overnight. Put your teeth in a glass of water and woke up to...you guessed it..ice cubed teeth!!!
lol... God bless you and hold you in his arms forever! Krissy,Hunter,LoganEcklund-Culver and Tony and Dawson Jefferson

Roy & Peg Riden

February 4, 2011

Dear Louise & Family,
You and Al were wonderful neighbors, and we've missed you so since you moved. We know that Al was blessed with so much joy in this life because of you, Louise, his beloved wife, and your beautiful family. But, we know that he also suffered pain that was beyond description for many years, and so we just Praise The Lord that He chose to lift him from that pain into Heaven, where you will all be reunited one day, and your joy will last for all eternity. God bless you all. We Love You. Roy & Peg

February 4, 2011

Dear Louise; I was so sorry to read about Al in the paper. Stan and I have
known you guys for such a long time but
the years sure got ahead of us. He was
truly a fine man and will remember him
fondly Our Condolences go out to you
Louise and your family. May he now find eternal peace. Stan and Pam Wright Rusty and Gerry

Tamara Duffney

February 3, 2011

Dad,I will miss are short chats on the phone,trips to the UW.I know your in a better place amd pain free. God bless you...
I love you very much..Tammy

Stephanie Roberts

February 3, 2011

A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest, God broke our hearts to prove, he only takes the best. Rest in Peace. Love you Uncle Al.

Shirley & Bob Rice

February 3, 2011

Having first met Al in the mid-1950's he was always indeed a special caring person, later as we were all adults whenever he dropped by Dorothy & Frank's where we visited from out-of-state, it was always a special pleasure to see him again. All the Ecklunds, their wives, children, grandchildren, & extended families are such unique ones, I know Al will be greatly missed! Sorry we cannot make it to the service on Saturday. Will be thinking of you all.

Jillian Roberts

February 3, 2011

Al, you'll always be remembered now and always! We'll all miss you! You were always a nice and sweet dude to me and everyone. Always said hi and gave me a wink. Asked how I was doing. Didn't see ya very much, but enjoyed chattin' when I did. Give us all reminders that you'll still around us. Show your family that you're still around in Spirit and can still give signs to remind them maybe if they didn't do something that they were suppose to do. hehe Lots of love Al to you and to all your family! BIG HUGS! PRAYERS TO YOU ALL!

Diane

February 3, 2011

I remember coming to Washington for a visit around the Holidays and you were having a New Years Eve Party. You know how to throw a party. Now you can party all you want. God Bless You and may we always remember what a strong man you were. Love Diane and family

Teresa

February 3, 2011

I love all of my uncles, but Uncle Al and I became buds when he moved to California for work. " ALBERT!" I'd yell and he'd yell back "WHAT?" . I love you, Albert. So sorry to Aunt Louise, Tammy, Lon, and their families. To all the brothers, I'm glad you were all together with him these last couple of weeks. Wishing we were there. Teresa (Jason & Jaycie)

Cheryl

February 3, 2011

I remember telling Uncle Albert when I was around 14 that I think he looked like Jesus! He laughed, thinking he looked more like Abe Lincon! Now he is with Jesus and I wonder if he has thought, "Cheryl was way off"! May God truly bless you now Uncle Albert!

February 3, 2011

Dear Uncle Al,
I will forever treasure my memories of you. Thank you for being a wonderful Uncle. I love you and will miss you so much.
Kathy

February 3, 2011

Hey Uncle Al,,,,40 sq. Inches of Orange

Jimbo

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