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Calvin Ek Obituary
July 1, 1947 ~ Sept. 9, 2009
Cal Ek, 62, died of colon cancer at his home in Battle Ground, WA, September 9, 2009. Cal was born July 1, 1947 in Vancouver, WA and lived in the Battle Ground area his entire life. He graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1965, and attended Washington State University, graduating in 1969.
Cal married Patty (Patricia Ann) Hammerstrom in Royal Oak, Michigan on June 15, 1968.
Cal worked as a consulting engineer, owning an engineering company in Battle Ground. In later years, he also became a licensed realtor. He came into contact with many people through both businesses.
Cal enjoyed singing hymns and visiting with family and friends, reading, and fishing, especially with his grandchildren.
He was a lifelong member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. Cal's Christian faith was his most important treasure.
Survivors include his dear wife of 41 years, Patty Ek at home in Battle Ground; three daughters: Melanie with her husband Ken Kennedy of Harrington, WA, Alissa with her husband Logan Kysar of Yacolt, and Lorelei Lawson of Battle Ground; three sons: Nathan with his wife Janetta of Yacolt, Andrew, and Paul both of Battle Ground; parents, Walter and Alice Ek of Battle Ground; nine sisters: Pat with her husband Bob Sarkinen, Elaine with her husband Ed Sarkinen, Rachel with her husband Bob Rose, Gretchen, Marianne with her husband Roger Sarkinen, Pauline with her husband Markku Sipponen, all of the Battle Ground area, Judi with husband Juhani Liuksiala of Lahti, Finland, and Karina with husband Hans Wiik of Leknes, Norway; two brothers: Howard with his wife Edith of Hockinson and Ed with his wife Mary of Kalispell, Montana; 24 dear grandchildren, plus grandson, Louis Kysar, who predeceased him.
Cal leaves many other family members and friends to remember him.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2009 at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church, 32320 NE Lewisville Hwy., Battle Ground, with burial following at Elim Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church Sunday evening, September 13th at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Layne's funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits
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Joy Maloff-Jara
October 11, 2009
Dear Patty and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cal was a wonderful person and I'm proud to have had the opportunity to know him and work with him on several real estate transactions over the past 8 years.
He will stay in my memories.
Love,
Joy Jara and family
Ed Claybin
September 25, 2009
My condolences to the Ek family. I knew and worked with Cal at BPA Mangan Lab. He was a caring, compassionate and thoughtful person and I will miss him greatly.
Alan & Diana Marttinen
September 24, 2009
Dear Patty and family, we share in your loss, but we also hope one day we will meet Cal in Heaven and what a joyful time that will be. May God bless and keep you in His care. Till we meet again.
Zona Callahan
September 16, 2009
Dear Patty & family ~
I was so sorry to read of Cal's passing & wanted you to know I was thinking of you & praying for you. Remember the good times & live your life to the fullest because he would want you to be happy.
love, zona
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Dolly Kraus/Hoisington
September 16, 2009
Patty,
I am so sorry to hear about Cal, I worked with him quite often, he was always so helpful and went the extra mile.
My heart feels for you, it has been 3 years since I lost my husband, Duane.
Keep Cal in you heart and never let go of your memories, he was a great man who touched many lives.
Dolly Kraus/Hoisington
Thomas Spencer
September 14, 2009
Patty and family, I am so sorry to hear that Cal is no longer with us. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. He and I started our engineering businesses about the same time and collaberated on a couple of projects together then. After all those years, now even our sons have had opportunity to work together.
All of us at Moss & Associates extend our deepest sympathies for your family. We find comfort that Cal knew God and we look forward to seeing the place that God has prepared for him.
Tom Martin
September 14, 2009
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Cal. We remember him and Patty and when the children were at the original Chief Umtuch. They were great kids and it was because they had such supportive, caring parents. Our heartfelt sympathies to you all. Tom and Doris Martin
September 14, 2009
To the Family of Calvin Ek,
I have always called him Calvin, as we went to grade school toether. In Miss Porter's 3rd grade class, we are all in the front row.
How sad to think he has left us so soon.
Calvin had a great sense of humor and was always entertaining. He was very intelligent, too, whcih showed itself even at that early age.
So we both went on to become Professional Engineers, and both had had sons named Nathan. We would see each other periodically and share old memories. I remember how sad Calvin was when our mutual grade school friend, Michael Saunders died a number of years ago.
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of this wonderful person. He will always reside in our memories and God's loving embrace.
Mike and Jeanie Wellman
Trout Lake, WA
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Ginny Ann Nichols
September 13, 2009
Patty and Family,
My deep condolences for your loss. I always enjoyed you and Cal at the office, and had/have deep respect for
you. I know how very important your family is - may God help you through this difficult time; and wonderful memories comfort you.
Ginny Ann Nichols
Coldwell Banker - BSSP
Harrison Roberts
September 13, 2009
Patty & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Cal. He was a wonderful man and a delight to work with when we had the opportunity.
Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Harrison & Jennie Roberts
NW Classic Construction
Washougal WA
Keith Ross
September 12, 2009
Patty, Deb and I send our sincere condolances to you and your family. We both worked with Cal at Bonneville Power.
Keith and Debbie Ross
Sandi Hammerstrom-Oliverio
September 12, 2009
Dear Patty with your family, Walter & Alice with your family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May our Lord feel each of your pain during your loss, and comfort you with His love and strength.
I remember Cal as a kind and gentle person, and Patty's best friend. I believe the last time he visited here in Detroit was one of the many times my dad was in the hospital. Cal was so patient as Patty, my mom & dad and I visited about old times and places.
God's Peace be with you,
September 12, 2009
Dear Patty,
We were saddened to hear of Cal's sickness and now of his death. You were a grat team. We will keep you in our prayers during this time of sorrow and adjustment.
May God uphold you comfortingly,
Dennis and Janet Eoff
Nancy McNatt
September 12, 2009
My prayers and love to all the family. Know that I am with you in spirit. Love and a big hug--Nancy McNatt (retired Health Dept)
September 12, 2009
Patty, we am so sorry to hear of Cal's death. He will be missed not only by your family but many others as well. He left a legacy behind for your family.
God bless you!
Peggy and Tom Moberg
September 12, 2009
Patty and Family, I am very sorry to read of Cal's passing. Your whole family is in my thought's. I always enjoyed your family. Sincerely, Sherri Starkin
September 12, 2009
Dear Patty,
I am so very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I send you my deepest sympathy. You may not remember me but you sold me my house on 1403 NW 4th St. 14 years ago. We are still living in the same house. I will always remember your kindness.
Sincerely,
Brenda McKay
September 12, 2009
DEAR PATTY,
MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY. PLEASE FEEL THAT YOU CAN CALL ON MY HELP IN ANY WAY. SINCERELY & WITH LOVE,
BEV GRISHAM
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