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1954
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Christine Eckerman Obituary
May 30, 1954 - March 29, 2025
On March 29, 2025, Christine Kay Eckerman completed her journey through this life.
Chris believed we are here to take care of each other and to move toward wisdom. This belief was part of her sense of family, her work, her friendships, and spiritual grounding.
Chris cherished her many friends from all areas of her life. She was blessed and they were blessed by how wide her circle of friends was.
In her professional role as a psychotherapist, she was known by colleagues and clients alike for having the hard-to-measure quality of caring deeply for the people who came to see her. She always felt her clients were among the most courageous people she knew.
Chris's most treasured role was being a mother. She felt that mothering was an
inspiration and daily reminder that what is most important in life is love, growth, and embracing all of life's s hardships and joys.
Chris is survived by her sons, Eric Eckerman Heitzinger and David Park Ripp; and daughter, Allison Hyogin Ripp (Lance) Simkins; mother, Ruth Eckerman; brothers, Tim and Dan Eckerman; and nieces and nephews Andrew, Michelle, Jamie, Kyle, Alyx.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. For more information: https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituaries/christine-eckerman
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