Doris Winifred Eckerle

SUN CITY DORIS WINIFRED ECKERLE long time resident of Canyon Lake, passed away in her sleep on May 24th at the young age of 87. Doris was born April 17, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan to Eva and Donald Blakeslee. She met her husband, Paul Eckerle, during WW II while working at a war assembly plant (she was a "Rosie Riveter"). Doris and Paul celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1994. Mom and Dad to 2 daughters, Sue and Nancy. (Sue Eckerle Gibson is a resident of Canyon Lake. Nancy Eckerle Seruto lives in San Dimas.) Doris and Paul moved to Eagle Rock, California in 1959. Doris worked at Northeast Newspapers from 1961 till her retirement in 1996, a total of 35 years. They retired to Canyon Lake, California in 1997. Doris was active in her favorite Canyon Lake clubs; The Twirlers square dancers, Go Go Girls, Seniors, Bunco, and Monday Gals Cards. While a very private person, she was a fun loving soul who looked far younger than her age and her many friends and family members including 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren loved to have her company. She always had a smile, loved every aspect of life, and will be missed and remembered by everyone whose lives she touched. The memorial service will be held June 3rd, 2:30 PM at Miller Jones Mortuary, 26770 Murrieta Rd., Sun City, California. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Woman National Offices, P.O. Box 3558, Duluth, Minn., 55803. Arrangements Entrusted To The Care Of: SUN CITY - FD #1490 (951) 672-0777 www.miller-jones.com