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Forrest Eck Obituary
Forrest F. Eck, 77, of Coplay, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 at home. He was the husband of Janet F. (Conrad) Eck. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on August 30. Born in Upper Macungie Township, he was a son of the late John F.and Alma A. (Derr) Eck. He worked for various railroad companies in the Lehigh Valley and retired in 1995 after working for Conrail for 38 years. He was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ, Laurys Station and a former member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Trexlertown. He served in the U. S. Army with the 101st Air Borne Division. Survivors: Wife; son Garry D. and his wife, Nancy, of Coplay; daughters, Julia K., wife of Roger A. Gogle, Jr., of Coplay; Roxanne L., wife of David M. Grube, of Schnecksville; Sandra R., wife of Kenneth S. Ball, of Blacksburg, VA; brother, Terry L., of Macungie; ten grandchildren, Timothy, Candice, Robert, Amanda, Meghan, Steven, Alexander, Owen, Aidan and Colin. He was predeceased by a daughter Michelle Lynn in 1996; and brothers Clarence M. and Francis S. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2010, St. Johns United Church of Christ, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, PA. Calling hours will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the church. Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Johns United Church of Christ building fund, 1415 Rising Sun Rd. Box E. Laurys Station 18059 or American Cancer Society 3893 Alder Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017 www.schmoyerfuneralhome.com.
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Karen Sell (Reis)
December 16, 2010
Dear Eck Family, we were neighbors in Trexlertown for many years a long time ago and I was sorry to read of Forrest's passing. I have fond memoried of Forrest..I recall he was always smiling! The Sell family's sympathy and prayers to you all.
Ron and Carol Kain
December 14, 2010
Our sincere sympathy to the family.
Antoinette (Toni) Yons
December 13, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, Uncle Forrest will be missed. You and your family will always be in my prays. I still remember the great times we had when you all lived in Trexlertown and when the whole Conrad families got together.
December 13, 2010
Our Deepest Sympathy.
Mike & Debi
Marge (Massaro)Bupp
December 12, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You have one of the best families I have ever met and your love and support will help you through this difficult time. I will never forget Mr Eck and the many visits to Penn State (and my trips to Eck Lane) to see Mickie and get to spend time with me too! One of the nicest compliments I have ever received came from him - and I will always remember it! I know that Michelle is welcoming him with open arms! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Marge (Massaro) Bupp - one of Michelles oldest and dearest friends.
December 12, 2010
Dear Mrs. Eck and family, I am sorry to learn of Forrest's passing...I will always remember him up at St. john's Church.. You are in my thought and prayers.Donna Derrick (hummel)
December 12, 2010
So Sorry to hear of about Forrest He was a great guy to work with and I will miss talking to him about the railroad. Danny Bednar
Danny Bednar
December 12, 2010
So Sorry for your Loss Forrest was a great guy to work with and I will always miss talking to him about the railroad
Al and Barbara Miller
December 11, 2010
Dear Janet: We want to extend our sympathy to you and your lovely family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God comfort you.
Linda Haney
December 11, 2010
Janet, Garry, Julie, Roxanne, Sandy, & families...
We are all so saddened to learn of Forrest's passing. Growing up in a small community brought us all together in so many ways. There are many memories we hold dear. Please know that all of us "children", "cousins", and "friends" have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember his warmth and genuine concern for each one of us. He will truly be missed.
Linda Haney & family
Jill Gardner
December 11, 2010
Uncle Forrest will be missed very much. I will always remember toast bread and the warm hugs he always gave.
Betty Heck
December 11, 2010
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family,and this difficult time.
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