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Dorothy Eckhardt Obituary

Dorothy Nell Eckhardt, 69, passed away on November 28, 2012. She was born on September 30, 1943, in Pasadena, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents, John, Sr. and Nell Eckhardt and brother, John Eckhardt, Jr. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Jimmy Parisher; brother, James; son, Danny; daughter, Lynn and husband Tim; 5 grandchildren, Matt, Sam, Robin, Natalie and Danielle; 1 great-granddaughter and numerous loving family members and friends. Services were held on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at 12:30 p.m. in The Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home. Interment followed at Grand View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486. Online memorial tributes may be placed at www.grandviewfunerals.com


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Published by The Pasadena Citizen from Dec. 2 to Dec. 15, 2012.

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Randy Jannelle Gray

December 9, 2012

Jimmy we just heard today after church of the loss of Dorothy. Loved Dorothy from the first day I met her. You both have been & are great people. Lets us know is you need anything.

Susan Stanley

December 5, 2012

Jim and family, I'm sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing she was such a sweetheart. She will be missed by all that knew her. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 5, 2012

Jim and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. She was such a sweetheart. She will be missed by all that knew her. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Di Novosad

December 3, 2012

Dorothy was a wonderful person and friend. I worked with her at USI and am blessed that she was in my life. My sympathy and prayers are with the family.

Roxanne Coatney

December 3, 2012

I was blessed to get to know Dorothy in the last 2 years. I will never forget what a wonderful woman she was, and I will cherish the memories we made forever.

December 2, 2012

Dorothy was a wonderful, loyal friend and I will miss her terribly.
Frankie Brewer

December 1, 2012

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Dorothy. She was always so kind and thoughtful. She will be missed. John worked for U.S.I. also and I knew her in the La Porte, Tx community. She will be misssed by many people.

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