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John H. Ekberg

1951 - 2017

John H. Ekberg obituary, 1951-2017, Caldwell, ID

BORN

1951

DIED

2017

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John Ekberg Obituary

John H. Ekberg
1951 - 2017
John H. Ekberg, 66, died Thursday July 20, 2017 at St. Alphonsus in Boise following a brief illness.
He was born in Caldwell, Feburary 11, 1951, to William and Billie Dee (Sorensen) Ekberg. He graduated from Notus High School in 1961.
John headed to Fairbanks Alaska to pursue work on the pipeline and ended up owning a successful construction company. This is where he met his wife, JoAnn Preslan. They spent their 34 years together on many adventures between Alaska, Idaho, and Mexico.
John was a master mechanic, shrewd negotiator and businessman, but mostly, John was exceptionally generous. He was always willing to help folks who needed a hand.
The memorial will be held Sunday August 13 from 2-5 at the home of Jeff Ekberg 21480 Boise River Rd. Caldwell.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the charity of your choice.
He leaves his son Johnathan, daughter Kate, brothers William "Pep" and Jeff, sister Lacy, and 2 granddaughters.

Published by Idaho Statesman on Aug. 6, 2017.
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So sorry to hear this, I heard many good things about John....had not seen him in years. We sure did have fun as kids though. My sympathy to the family.

Susan Sorensen Crowe

September 13, 2017

Johnathan, Kate, William and Jeff, I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope God almighty gives you the strength you need in a moment like this.

August 24, 2017

Jeff,
So sorry to hear of John's passing, so close to JoAnn's. Condolences to you and your family. Memories of all the good times are strong!

Martin

Martin Hartley

August 11, 2017

My deepest sympathy to Ekberg family, He is the God of all comfort.

Kim

August 10, 2017

I am so sorry for the Ekberg family. It is so hard to say goodbye. Prayers for you all and strength in the coming days.

Debbie(Alan) Brock

August 6, 2017

I'm so sad to see this news. My thoughts and prayer are with you all as you celebrate John. I went to school with John in Notus. I remember him as a kind and considerate friend. Will be sorry to miss the gathering next Sunday, but will be thinking of you all.

Bonnie Farwell

August 6, 2017

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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

home of Jeff Ekberg

21480 Boise River Rd. , Caldwell, ID

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624 Cleveland Boulevard, Caldwell, ID 83605

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