JACK-ECKDAHL-Obituary

JACK P. ECKDAHL

Gainesville, Florida

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ECKDAHL, JACK P.Jack Polk Eckdahl, age 93 of Melrose, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 in Woodlands Care Center. He was born in St. Louis, MO on June 13, 1918. After high school he boxed in the St. Louis Golden Gloves competition and won the silver medal. He attended Moberly Junior College...

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I remember your dad and mom visiting in Moberly during the summers. I remember the smiles and encouragements he would giveus as we played catch in the street on vincil. I tried to follow the accomplishments of your family as time progresed. You have the thoughts and prayers of my family.

You were my friend and colleague at Unv Fl for countless years and your leadership for "Club Sports" and the Univ of Florida Mens Soccer Club was appreciated by hundreds of students

Remember your dad as such a warm and friendly person. His always had a smile for you and a joy to be around. May your precious memories of your father help sustain you and your family during this time.

Thank you all for your kind comments. He was a great man.

Jack,
Although it's been some time now since I would see your Dad in Melrose, he always had a great big warm smile to share. I know he will be missed. God bless

Jackie
So sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great guy and taught my brother how to swim at the old Highland Court pool. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. It,s been awhile, but we had a greet team back then and your dad was allwas their for us. God bless

Buddy,Ann,Sandy and Mama Lena Wilson, along with my mother Yula S. And Nancy Wilson moved into the house next to your family home. We always had the most wonderful times,bike riding, pogo stick jumping and of course football. We had the girls across join in. Your family was our family. The others are now with Jesus. I have moved to Lecanto, Much...

With deepest sympathy to the Eckdahl family. May God comfort you in this time of need. The few opportunities I had to meet Mr. Eckdahl were always uplifting and happy moments. God bless.

I was referred by a friend, it looks like Jack had a good life and accomplished a lot. You can be proud of him. My sympathy and prayers are to the family during tkhis time of sorrow. May God bless you.