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2012
Brian Eck Obituary
Des Moines
Brian Keith Eck left our world, but not our hearts, on Monday, February 6, 2012. He was 35 years old. The great love Brian had for others, and they for him, was evident in the large crowd of family and friends that gathered to support Brian and each other in his final days of life at Mercy Hospital. Brian will be sorely missed by all who loved him but will live on and give new life to others, thanks to his family's decision to donate his organs and tissue.
Brian was born on September 17, 1976 to Dixie and Wendell Eck. Brian and his sisters, Bonita and Anna, were "best friends" and remained inseparable throughout their lives.
Brian's joy and enthusiasm for life and love for others is legendary, but nothing when compared to his love for and devotion to his son, Ledger. Ledger was the center of Brian's world and Brian committed to fatherhood with the same passion he brought to everything.
Friends and family will remember especially Brian's smile and sense of humor. He put the needs of others far ahead of his own. He was the one others went to when they needed a helping hand or a shoulder to lean on. His funny faces and silly voices live on in his son, Ledger.
Brian was an exceptional craftsman and well-respected for his skill at carpentry and carpet installation. He and his father, Wendell, worked side-by-side often, a source of great pride and joy for them both.
Brian loved his boat and time spent on the lake with family and friends. He rarely missed a family gathering or social event and when he did things just weren't quite the same. He and his mother, Dixie, shared a love of bargain shopping and, especially, time spent with Ledger.
Brian is survived by his son, Ledger Johnson-Eck; mother, Dixie Brooks (Archie); father, Wendell Eck (CeCe Ibson); sisters, Bonita Harvey, Anna Eck and Wendi Eck; nieces, Shelbi Alex, Ashlin Alex, Justyce Eck, Morghan Harvey and Jayda VanNiewaal; aunts and uncles, Karen Ficus (Dean), Jim Vaneck, Steve Eck, Sally Eck and Scott Eck; step-siblings, Daiynna Brooks-Brown, Lisa Brooks, J. Archie Brooks III, Zoey Wagner and Kiernan Wagner; many, many cousins and friends too numerous to name.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Pkwy. in West Des Moines with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Berean Assembly of God Church 5299 E. University Ave. in Pleasant Hill.
A fund has been established for the benefit of Brian's son, Ledger. Contributions to "Ledger's Fund" may be mailed to Ibson Law Firm 2629 Beaver Ave., Suite 3, Des Moines, IA 50310.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Brian and I were together from 2002-2012
September 2, 2022
A Mother
March 7, 2012
My sincere condolences. May you all find strength to just continue to go from one day to next.
"God is near to those that are broken at heart; And those who are crushed in spirit he saves"
"He is healing the brokenhearted ones,And is binding up their painful spots"
Roanna Weldon
February 14, 2012
Thinking of the Eck family and friends in this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to u all.
Roanna Weldon and sons
Ray & Yvonne (Mathias) Vermillion
February 13, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Robert Fisher
February 11, 2012
Brian, my boy! I couldnt do it man. I told you at your bedside that I couldnt go. I will always remeber you and all our times out at the loft, the time you worked for me at the nursing home, going out on your boat and just talking to you on the phone. I wish you would have came to milwaukee last tuesday, we wouldnt be here today. I love you like a brother. I will miss you man. Shoot I am not good at goodbyes, I will always remember the dangling arm on the dance floor, such goodtimes bro. Well I will see you later bro. Love Rob
February 9, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family in the loss of Brian. May the strength of God carry you through this very difficult time.
Steve and Mary Kay Gould
Kris Lange
February 9, 2012
I remember Brian when he worked Mntce. at Karen Acres Healthcare Center. He always had a smile on his face and was never to busy to stop and visit with a resident or take care of their needs. My sympathies and prayers to his family and friends.
Misty Belieu
February 9, 2012
Brian, I will miss going to Ohanas for all the Johnson girls birthdays and other family functions of theyres. You were such an amazing guy and father. The love you and Heather had was abundant and obvious. Little Ledger is the best gift you ever gave this world and Heather.
Such a wonderful picture of a beautiful family :-) May God bless you in this difficult time!
Kristina Jaschke
February 9, 2012
Myla
February 9, 2012
Such a wonderful person who loved his family and friends so much! Definitely too young to leave this world but your smile and your big heart will never be forgotten.
Alyssa & Dino Buric
February 9, 2012
Brian the lake won't be the same without you! Your smile and sense of humor were one of a kind! You will be greatly missed! Ledger has the worlds best daddy, keep watching over him! Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Justin Vetter
February 9, 2012
Prayers going out to all family and friends of Brian.
Randy Peterson
February 9, 2012
Brian you were an amazing guy! I enjoyed the time I got to hang out with you and the rest of the boys from Ankeny. Your smile lite up the room and you always made me feel welcome. I am glad I got to run into you and your family at Old Chicago in Ankeny. You will be missed greatly! My thoughts and prayers are with your family and son. God bless you Brian!
Brenda Wilde
February 9, 2012
Thoughts and prayers going out to all whose lives were touched and enhanced by Brian. We will miss his smile and laughter. R.I.P.
Kristina Jaschke
February 9, 2012
This world is a better place because of the love and life Brian brought to it in the time he blessed us with his presence. Ledger will forever have a guardian angel watching over him as he carries on his father's legacy!
Brian Thompson
February 9, 2012
Go in peace...
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