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Louise B. "Weedie" Eakes
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Louise Eakes Obituary
Stockton, CA
November 19, 1914 - March 8, 2006
Louise B. "Weedie" Eakes was born on November 19, 1914, in Tulare, CA, and she passed away gently in her sleep on Wednesday morning, March 8, 2006. She was 91 years old. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she was known for her kindness and generosity. She took wonderful care of her husband Leon in the years since his disabling stroke in 1991. Weedie and Leon met in 1933 while attending College of the Pacific in Stockton and they have lived in Stockton ever since. They were married for 69 years. Weedie loved to solve Jumbo Word Puzzlers and she did them right up to the last day. An avid reader, she'd often read one or two novels a week. She also had a tremendous sense of humor and loved to laugh. She and her family spent countless summers at the Stockton Family Camp at Silver Lake. Never one to sit still for long, she took up line dancing and tai-chi in her 80's and she even danced on stage at the Lodi Grape Festival. Most inspiring of all was her love for her large extended family. Her unconditional acceptance and appreciation of each of her family members was a force to behold. She emanated a warm magnetism that all of her family and friends cherished. Instead of criticism, she gave praise. She was safe to be around, and to be in her presence was to be lifted up and made better.
She is survived by her loving husband, Leon Eakes of Stockton; her brother, Walter "Bud" Buckner of Fresno; her four children, Wendy Frush of Stockton, Jon Eakes of Montreal, Quebec, Sharon Pam Eakes of Sewickley, PA and Lon Eakes of Napa; her seven grandchildren, Ashley and Ben Frush of Stockton, Lisa Mitchell of Fair Oaks, Yang Hai Eakes of Montreal, Gordon Mitchell of Pittsburgh, PA, Kent Eakes and Clary Allen of Oklahoma and her eight great-grandchildren. Weedie left a huge legacy of love and kindness and all who knew her shall miss her dearly. A "Celebration of Life" Service will be held Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the O'Connor Woods church sanctuary, located at 3400 Wagner Heights Road in Stockton. To this Celebration of Life, please wear your friendliest colors.
Family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made either to the Dr. Gertrude Sibley Billard Scholarship Fund at the University Advancement Department at U.O.P., 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211; or to the Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204.
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Chris Posti
March 18, 2006
Dear Sharon,
Now we know why you are the wonderful woman you are. You got it from Weedie. May she rest in peace.
Love,
Chris Posti
Sr. Susan English
March 17, 2006
Dear Sharon,
I have been thinking about you ever since last Wednesday. If your Mom was anything like you, she must have been a wonderful person to know. I am sure you will miss her earthly presence but it sounds like she is safely tucked away in your heart. I am sure she will find much joy and happiness in heaven and be watching over you with great love.
Marnie Haines
March 16, 2006
Dear Sharon and Family,
Jim joins me in sending deepest sympathy to you all. Sharon, because of your loving words we feel that we have met your mother, though our paths never crossed.
Thornton Wilder wrote at the end of THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY, " There is the land of the living and the land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only meaning, the only survival." My mother shared this passage with me decades ago shortly before her death. I have found it to be so true that I share it with you now, hoping that it brings comfort.
Lovingly, Marnie
Siobhan Murphy
March 16, 2006
Dear Sharon and all the Eakes' family,
While I never met your Mom, I feel as if I knew her well from Sharon's sharing about her. I bless her on her journey to the next life and pray that all of you will keep wearing your firendliest colors in celebration of the life of a great woman!
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Blessings,
Siobhan
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Martha Alderson
March 14, 2006
Dear Wendy and family,
You and your parents have been so fortunate to live and love so close together!
All the memories you created together will sustain you now and through this transition as your mother finds her way to the other side. After that, I truly believe she will be with you always.
My heart goes out to you, Wen.
I love you now and now and now...
Love, Martha
Margy Flentge
March 12, 2006
Dear Wendy and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Margy and Bob
Don & Carol Mitchell
March 12, 2006
Dear Wendy, Gary, Ashley, Ben, Leon, and the rest of the Eakes family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Weedie's passing! We know it is hard to smile and be happy right now, but time does help! We will always remember Weedie's smiling face and wonderful warmth!!! Most sincerely, Don & Carol Mitchell
Meg Borelli
March 12, 2006
Wendy, My thoughts are with you and your family for the loss of your dear mother. Please accept my condolences.
Meg B.
Tiffany Bock
March 11, 2006
I will always remember Weedie as another grandmother for me.I remember how sweet she always was and how much she always did for me as a kid. I wish you all the best.
Suzie Lucken/Pahl
March 11, 2006
Dear Leon & Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. You are all a big part of my life. I will miss Weedie very deeply. She was a very special woman in my life all of my life. Please Know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I love you all very much. Love, Suzie, Micheal, Andrea, Robby, Nicholas, Brooke, and Andrew.
Nancy Spencer
March 11, 2006
Dear Wendy,Gary,&Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your recent loss.Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!! Although we did not know your mom that well, she had to have been an especially beautiful person to have raised such a great group!! Hold your memories close. They will get you through this.
Love, The Spencer Family
Tami and Pat Matthews & family
March 11, 2006
Dearest Wendy, Gary and Family,
Our hearts pour out to you during this difficult time. We had the honor of spendng time with your darling mother. Even though those times were small and few, her sweet and quiet yet strong character always shone through and she was never without a smile. I know you miss her but you were such a blessing in her life as much as she was in yours. You were always there for her and that had to be such a joy and comfort for her in her latter years. We wish you smiles when you think of her.
Neva Gazay
March 10, 2006
Lon and Ashley, what a wonderful tribute to Weedie. We will all miss her very much. Our wonderful New Year's and Easter memories with her and Leon will always be close to our hearts. How lucky we all were to have such a funny, happy, kind woman in our life. Love, Neva, Mike, Brent and Kyle Gazay
Jan Eakes
March 10, 2006
Have a great trip mom.
Sue Chinchiolo
March 10, 2006
Your smile, warmth, and gentle touch lives on with your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends. Weedie, you are (not were) a masterpiece of sweetness.
Heather Tatton
March 10, 2006
I am grateful to Weedie for her unconditional acceptance and love. I admire her for the beautiful life she lived filled with family, friends, and joy. Her love is forever in my heart.
elizabeth rexelle
March 10, 2006
Great Grandpa,
I'm sorry that Nana died. I know that's hard, especially for you!
I love you.
Elizabeth,or "Lizzie"
Margaret Estrada
March 10, 2006
The Allen and Estrada family celebrates the life of Louise Eakes and the joy she brought to the lives of all who knew her.
Jan and George Berg
March 10, 2006
Weedie was more than a friend. She was family. We loved her. With each visit, we shared with her a gift of flowers or plants with bold colors - especially reds and yellows. She was delighted with the different kinds of plants. Now, whenever we see bright colored flowers, we will think of Weedie and know how lucky we were to have shared a part of her life.
wendy frush
March 10, 2006
Ashley and Lon,
You did sauch a wonderful job getting the essence of Nana. Your words tell it all. I love you both for working on this at such a hard time.
thank-you,
Wendy
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