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JAY F. ECKLUND Jay F. Ecklund of Wayzata, MN and Ft. Lauderdale, FL died peacefully in his home on February 26, 2012, at the age of 75. Jay was born in Minneapolis, MN and summered on Lake Minnetonka, where he gained a lifelong passion for boating. Not only did Jay have a passion for the water, he loved being an entrepreneur. He successfully built Young America Corporation in Young America, MN, where he worked until his retirement in 1997 as Chairman and CEO. During his retirement, he could be found cruising his yacht in the Caribbean, East Coast, or to his favorite destination, Harbour Island, Bahamas where he loved spending holidays with family and friends. Jay touched thousands of lives through his business and travels and it will be his unique sense of humor, witty banter, creative problem solving and personal counsel that many will remember. Jay is survived by his two sons, John Francis Ecklund (Jeff) of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Sheldon Mckenzie Ecklund of North Palm Beach, FL as well as his brother, Phillip C. Ecklund of Boulder, CO and his sister Virginia E. Sweatt of Orono, MN. Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine T. Ecklund and J. Frank Ecklund, Sr., and his sister, Elizabeth E. Ratcliff. A memorial in Minnesota is being planned by his sons in late May. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Shellie Irwin
March 30, 2012
Jay, may you rest in peace with blue sky and waters. Thank you for all of the support you have given me over the years and encouraged me to keep sailing.
Your friend,
Shellie Irwin
Russell Cowles
March 26, 2012
Many thanks to Jay for his generous support of community organizations. I am glad we were able to reconnect a couple of years ago since Blake in the 1940s. I will miss him. My deepest condolences to his family.
Rita Kelly
March 18, 2012
My mom speaks so highly about the people she works for and Jay was no exception. I feel like I know him even though we've never met. My sympathy to your family. Rita Kelly, daughter of Marlette
Charles Leekley
March 17, 2012
The local windsurfing crew want to acknoweldge the graciousness and kindness shown by Jay for the many times he hosted us to Southeast breezes on his North shore. Thank you. Charles Leekley
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helayne bruntjen
March 12, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. I knew Jay for about 30 years and always enjoyed visiting with him when he was back in Minnesota. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this most difficult time.
Hugs and prayers,
Helayne Bruntjen
Paula Afman
March 11, 2012
There is a Jay shaped hole in my heart. When I lost my only child, Tony, two and a half years ago, Jay helped me through my darkest hour with loving emotional support. Now he too is gone. Perhaps Tony was there to help welcome Jay into heaven where I hope to see both of them again someday.
Earl S sanford
March 11, 2012
Jay was a friend of mine going back to his investment business days and more recently working with him on his generosity to the Minnesota Orchestra and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
We are in Florida but wish to express our deepest sympathy.
Earl S Sanford and Barbara Flanagan Sanford.
Barb & Jim Rogers
March 11, 2012
Jay was an old and very good friend. Our thoughts go out to his family. He will be missed.
Barb & Jim Rogers
Jim and Barb Lofquist
March 9, 2012
We remember Jay with fondness and will think of you during this time.
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