Name: Viewing for Harold Sand Ecker
Start: 2015-02-14T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-02-14T18:45:00.000Z
Location: Larkin Mortuary - Salt Lake City

Harold Sand Ecker
1928 -2015
Harold Sand Ecker (Far Far), 86, passed away February 4, 2015 at his home in Cedar Hills, Utah. He was born July 26, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gudrun Kristine Kaalstad and Peter Sand Ecker. On June 27, 1951, he married his high school sweet-heart, Beverly Jean Snyder, in the Salt Lake Temple.
Harold graduated from South High in 1946. His career was spent as a photographer. He and his brother, Ray, co-owned Ecker Studio. Eventually the camera business was sold and Harold moved the photography business to Highland Drive.
Shortly after Harold's marriage he was called to serve in the Army during the Korean War. He served as a Sergeant in the 98th Engineering Aerial Photo Reproduction Company. During his spare time in Korea he "adopted" a Korean orphanage, bringing in clothing and toys from the U.S. and trying to brighten their lives.
Harold served an LDS mission to Oslo, Norway from 1948 to 1951, one at Temple Square and two for the Coordinating Department of the LDS Church. A lifelong, devoted church member, he served in many callings including Bishopric, High Priest and Elders Quorum. He especially loved working with the young men.
His passions were his family, his cabins at Fish Lake and Pine Mountain, skiing, and his boat. Far Far cherished his time with his grandchildren. His answer was always "YES" to any of their requests.
Harold is survived by his wife Beverly, his daughter, Miriam (Taylor) Harper, and son, Randal (Jill) Ecker, 12 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Peter and Gudrun Ecker, his brother, Ray Ecker, his sister, Norma Larrabee, and his son, Lynn Stewart Ecker.
A viewing will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:45 A.M. at Larkin Mortuary (260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City) followed by the funeral services at Noon. Interment will follow the funeral at the Salt Lake City Cemetery (200 N Street).

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Published by Deseret News on Feb. 8, 2015.

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February 17, 2015

Dear Randy and Family, My thoughts are with you at the passing of your Father. What a dear man. He was always generous, kind and fun loving. Love that smile and sense of humor. He will be missed by many. God bless you and your family at this time.
Beverly (Allen ) Taylor

Sharon Gehmlich Heightman

February 16, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I also wish I could have been at the funeral. I will always remember the photo shoot in your backyard. My prayers are with you and all your family.

February 12, 2015

Beverly and children,
On behalf of Arlene, Jeffrey, and Elaine Hansen, we express our sincerest sympathy for your loss. We remember with fondness the memories of Grant 7th Ward. Your family is so much a part of these. May our Heavenly Father be with you at this time.

Bruce Bain

February 10, 2015

So many great memories of Harold through scouting adventures and time spent in your backyard pool. He was a great influence on me during my formative years. Always smiling and happy and fun. May God bless you during this time.

February 10, 2015

February 10, 2015
Dear Beverly and family,
I have known you and Harold since I was 15 years old, when my sister, Carol and your brother, Rodney were married in your home in 1952. In all those years, you have been so gracious, kind and friendly. Harold was a great man and I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you and your family at this time of sorrow. With love,
Colleen S. Nebeker

Thom & Tana Crittenden family

February 9, 2015

Dear Sister Ecker, Our family would like to express gratitude for having known Harold as our friend. He shared his talents with us in pictures as our family grew. Always so kind What a wonderful reward heaven will have with Harold back home.

Wayne & Annette Clark

February 9, 2015

We built the Silvercrest Wedding Center in Sandy in 1974, and we enjoyed Harold coming there to photograph weddings and receptions. He was great to work with and produced beautiful photographs for brides and grooms. It is nice to see his friendly smile again. We send our love to you at this time.

Suzanna Dicou

February 9, 2015

Beverly and family
On behalf of myself and my family, I offer my condolence. Harold will be missed by many, we could always count on him to show up at anytime at another funeral at the church or some other function. I will always be grateful to him as he took the many photograph's @ weddings etc. I treasure ours. He was the ultimate expert! I will also miss his smile, I think that was his his trademark. Till we meet again, Love from the Dicou's.

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