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Shirley Ecklund Obituary
ECKLUND
November 25, 1937
August 28, 2009
Shirley passed away Friday morning peacefully after a short illness. She was a wonderful, fun loving, person, loved working out in our garage and loved family gatherings, flowers, friends, and led a zest for life. She was cherished by those who surrounded her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Marvin Ecklund, and his two children, Marva and Dale; her three children, Terri, Bill, and Steve; four grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Walton's Chapel of the Valley in Carson City, NV. Interment to follow in Walton's Carson Gardens Cemetery.
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Marcie Smith
September 2, 2009
Dearest Ones -
You all know that Shirley took me in as her daughter without question or judgement, and I loved her as my mom. She was a beautiful and caring woman, and now she is the most beautiful angel. My heart is with you in the days to come, dearest Dad, Marva, Dale, Bill and family - you are all in my thoughts and prayers. This will have to do until I am able to tell you in person just how much Shirley meant to me.
Rich & Julie Johnsmeyer
September 2, 2009
Dear Marvin - Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Shirley was a beautiful lady. So sweet, kind and caring and always by your side. We hope to visit you during a trip to Reno.
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