Fort Wayne, Indiana
1926 - 2012
PHYLLIS CAFFEE ECKMAN, 85, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at Towne House Retirement Community. She was born March 3, 1926 in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Horace and Ilma (Baum-gartner) Caffee. She attended Downers Grove High School, obtained a nursing degree at Chicago Presbyterian Hospital in...
Read MoreCathy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother. I am also sorry we didn't live closer, I honestly don't feel I got to know her that well until the last 10-15 years. I would have loved to have her nearer in my life. She was a beautiful woman with great integrity, intelligence, and personality. I know she will be missed as she was well loved. I was blessed to have her as my aunt.
Susan Heller
February 09, 2012 | Dike, TX
Cathy, I've been thinking of you a lot. I'm so sorry about the loss of your mother.
Phyllis Beasley
February 04, 2012 | West Columbia, SC
Dear Chuck and Cathy,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I remember her as a neighbor.
I'll be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. May Gods love and grace be with you always.
Sheila (Hunt) Cuffy
February 03, 2012 | Fort Wayne, IN
Dear Chuck and Cathy,
PLease know of my heartfelt thoughts as you bury your dear mother. She was always so kind when I came to your home. Words can not express what saying goodbye might mean to you, so let me simply say, I love you both and I am with you in Spirit.
Jacqueline Roller (Sarasota, FL)
Jacqueline Roller
February 02, 2012 | Sarasota, FL
Chuck, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You mother was a great lady who had a very positive influence on me in my youth. All the best, Kevin R Dunn
Kevin Dunn
February 02, 2012 | Fort Wayne, IN
Dear Cathy,
Even when we know it's coming, the loss of a parent is so very difficult. You are in our thoughts. Take care.
Shelley and George
February 02, 2012 | Columbia, SC
Cathy,
Thinking about you and your family. I love you.
Betsy
February 01, 2012
To the family of Phyllis Eckman. I had her as my instructor in my first nursing class@ IPFW in the mid-1970s. I noted in her obituary that she had a very engaging personality. I agree with that. She & I really connected & I was her student in class but,also,became her friend along the way in our educational journey.Do I remember all my nursing instructors? No, but I remember& respect her & know she assisted me to get started in the profession of nursing. I will miss her but, I am sure, not as...
Darlene K Garrett
February 01, 2012 | Bluffton, IN
To the Eckman family:
My sincerest condolences to all of you. I cannot tell you the impact Phyllis had on my life as my nursing instructur at Purdue University. She played a big part in my life at Towne House,too.
My blessings to you all.
Sincerely, Phyllis Lehman
January 31, 2012