Carl E. Ekberg Jr.

I did not know Carl but I knew of him from my sister Phyllis. I know that she will greatly miss him as she always spoke of him with great love and respect. My sympathy, and that of my husband Don, goes to Dort and to the rest of the family.

If we as youngsters listened, to what our elders said, we may come to realize plain truth in words of ; "Don't grow up so fast,you'll be that age too soon," "Take your time,you'll get there,don't miss things on the way." These are but a few of the things they say. When we finally realize the truth in what they say; the moon is up , the sun is down, it's gone... another day. Time passes so quickly.. it runs on constantly.. 'til all that's left are memories ..of all that used to be. to Epa- I...

I really will miss our chats, they always brought joy to me and to hear his voice was always great. I am proud to have been a part of the Ekberg family and grateful that Dort and Carl still considered me a member of the family.Thank you Carl for all of your wisdom,caring, sympathy and understanding. You were a really wonderful person. Also Dort, thank you for being there and your sympathy, caring and understanding. I am so sorry that Carl is gone and send my deepest sympathy and love. Phyllis.

Epa,
I had been putting off calling to talk to you, because I wanted to give both you and Ema the chance to rest and relax after your surgery. Recently I have had the urge to hear your voice, yet everytime I went to call I was worried that I might be calling at the wrong time. Now I know that no time is the wrong time to contact someone you love. You have always been such a wonderful Grandfather, and I wish that I would have called. I love you and miss you deeply.

Your Grand...

Epa, I will miss the days that were shared with you. I often think about my summer visits to Ames as a child. Too much time has gone by that I was unable to see you and Ema. You will always have a place in my heart, I only wish I was able to share more with you. I think I might actually of been able to beat you in Chess. We all love you and miss you.


Your grandson,

Eric Ekberg

Dorothy, it was a sad shock to read today (on the Internet) of Carl's passing on Wednesday. I had a nodding acquaintance through many years of jogging at noon on the State Gym track, but it was the years at Green Hills that let us deepen the respect and affection. We are away in Minnesota for the summer, and we shall not be able to offer our condolences in person. We are no less saddened by his passing and no less sincere in our feelings of sympathy.

Verna and Bob Kern