Jeremy D. Eccles

Jeremy Eccles Obituary

Rancho Cucamonga, died August 15, 2005 at Kaiser Hospital in Fontana after a 3-year battle with brain cancer. He was only 32 years old. Jeremy was born February 15, 1973 in Glendale, CA. He spent his early years in Duarte, CA and his family relocated to Upland in 1985. He attended Upland High School and graduated in 1991. In 1992, Jeremy served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was based in Jackson, MS. In 1997, Jeremy began his career at Dave & Buster's. He promoted to management at Dave & Buster's and helped open 7 of the locations including Ontario, Irvine, and Arcadia. Jeremy was an avid sports fan, supporting the Dodgers and 49ers in particular. He loved to travel and in his last years, his favorite pastime was playing with his 2 1/2 year old son, JJ (Jeremy Jr.). In addition to his son and light of his life, 'JJ', Jeremy is survived by his wife of almost 6 years, Wendy Eccles of Rancho Cucamonga; parents, Steve and Daryl Eccles of Plano, TX; brothers Dana, Josh, and Charlie Eccles, all of Fontana; sisters Jillian Eccles of Princeton, NJ, and Stephanie Eccles of Fontana; mother-in-law Robin Rollins of Rancho Cucamonga; sister-in-law, Melaney Watson of San Diego; brother and sister-in-law, Jeremy and Heather Watson of Upland; brother and sister-in-law Cory and Rebecca Watson of Vancouver, WA; nieces, Savannah Watson of Upland and Taylor Eccles-Trice of Fontana; nephew Blake Severson of Vancouver, WA; grandparents, David and Jeanne Eccles of Sandy, UT; and many other extended family members and friends, all of which he loved, dearly. Memorial services will be held on Monday, August 22, 2005, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 785 N. San Antonio Ave in Upland. Inland Memorial Hermosa Cemetery of Colton is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, Jeremy's wish was that donations be made for his son's future care and education. Donation can be made for Jeremy David Eccles, Jr. in care of Wells Fargo Bank.

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Published by Daily Bulletin on Aug. 19, 2005.

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Leslie Chandler/ Moody

April 20, 2008

The Eccles Family, I was so sadden to hear that Jeremy had passed away. I was good friends with him in high school. Jeremy was such a fun guy with such a cute personality and would do anything for anyone!! when the dodgers won a game he alwaysed had that smile on his face!! He was such a special person to my family and I. I know he will be deeply missed. I wish I had not lost touch with Jeremy, but peoples life change and life goes on. I am so certain he was a wonderful husband and father to his son! my prayers and blessings are with the Eccles family. I wish I could have been at Jeremy's funeral to say my good byes but this will have to do. I feel so privileged to have known such a wonderful guy!!!

Eric Koontz

August 26, 2005

Dear Wendy

What can I say about Jeremy that hasn’t already been expressed? If your life ever intervened with Jeremy’s then you already know the type of person he was. Jeremy and I were in the same church group, Boy Scout Troup, and High School graduating class. We also worked together at Camp Emerald Bay in Catalina Island for a summer. After High School, life starts to pull all of us in different directions and I lost touch with Jeremy. It makes me sad that we grew apart, but I feel fortunate to have known him and been a friend of his growing-up. Jeremy would always be the first person to lend a helping hand or just listen when you needed someone to talk to. I hope that Wendy, JJ and the Eccles family can find comfort knowing that their Husband, Father, and Son affected so many people in a positive way. Jeremy led by example, and I hope that his example will help his son grow to be the great guy that his father was.

Please know that you are in my thoughts…

Cory Watson

August 23, 2005

When I met Jeremy 7 years ago, I thought he was a nice guy, but definitely not the type of guy that would want to marry my sister Wendy. When I found out they had started dating, I made sure I got the know the guy that would soon have a great impact on my and my families lives. Jeremy was a wonderful man, with so much love and warmth in him. When I met him, I found that he had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. I would have never thought that he and I would have been as close as we were. Even with 5 siblings, he still accepted me as a brother. I was taught many simple life lessons just by knowing Jeremy. He will be missed greatly and will always be remembered. JJ was not only a blessing to Jeremy, but to the lives all of his family, as he is a symbol of the heart and soul that we all knew inside of Jeremy. I love you very much Jeremy and hope that you know that everything down here will be OK.

Gail Futrell Denkers

August 23, 2005

I was so sorry to hear of Jeremy's passing. Although my husband and I had visited with him only a few times, we were quite impressed with his desire to do right. I am a high school friend of his mother, Daryl's. His grandmother, Arva, I loved like a second mother. I tried to find out the time for Jeremy's services, but was unable to get any answers with all my phone calls to the mortuary. I would love to send Daryl and Steve a sympathy card, if I only had their address in Texas. Hopefully someone will see this and email me that information. I lost contact with them once they left Upland. My prayers are with the family at this time.

Michelle Altmyer Christensen

August 21, 2005

Wendy, JJ, and family...I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and I hope you find comfort in your memories of Jeremy, and knowing how much he was loved by others. Jeremy and I went to HS together. I remember him as true friend who always showed others how much he cared about them. He was passionate, sweet, and one who wore his heart on his sleeve. I hope JJ inherits these qualities - the world needs more men like Jeremy. You are in our prayers.

David and Scherry Edens

August 19, 2005

Dear Wendy and JJ, Our hearts are grieving for you. Erik always spoke of what a wonderful and kind person Jeremy was. We will keep you both in our prayers. May God give you peace and comfort as you reflect on the good memories. Our love to both of you. David & Scherry

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