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David ECKLEY Obituary
ECKLEY, David Christian
Age 80, beloved husband of Peggy I. (nee Cole), dear father of Daniel Eckley (Shelly), Gary Eckley (Abby), Dawn Parker (John), Linda Muck (Steve), David Eckley (Kathy) and Carla Wedman (Kevin), brother of Jean Hancock and the late Donald Eckley, Virginia Dobelbower and Betty Waite, grandfather of 18, great-grandfather of 13. Passed away September 5, 2011 after a four-year battle with cancer. He fought the good fight. Known to all as 'Pop', he had an infectious personality and would share 80 years of wisdom with anyone with the time to listen. Pop 'flew the heavies' in Korea and Vietnam with over 13,000 flying hours and more than 300 combat missions. He retired in 1970 as a CMSGT. He was a Vice President of the Credit Union at Beale AFB for 8 years. He built businesses. He was a mentor. He was a baseball man. He was a friend to every person and an enemy to every trout. He gave so much more than he ever took, and he will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
Memorial service 11:30 am Friday, September 23rd at Calvary Chapel of Natomas, 1101 National Drive, Natomas, CA 95834 where friends will be recieved one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242. To send a condolence, visit www.muellerparker.com
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Memories and Condolences
for David ECKLEY
Benny alls
February 22, 2014
Hi Peggy, so sorry to find Dave is gone. He was a great man and a good freind.
Bunny alls
February 22, 2014
Hi Peggy, so sorry to find Dave is gone. He was a great man and a good freind.
August 4, 2013
Peggy, this last year has been hard for you I know. I lost J in Feb of this year (2013) and now my daughter, Leasa, our youngest is Hospice care with last stages of Ovarian Cancer. Tough year. ope you are OK. If you can, keep in touch, I'm still on Peppercress Ct. in Citrus Heights. Love, Betty Gilbreath
Richard Eichelberger
August 3, 2013
I saw the obituary last year and was saddened by the news. I met Dave at U-Tapao in 1966/67. I was just a young airman. We had an odd arrangement where a number of us shared an office. Dave found out my wife was due to give birth in October and he arranged for me to get hops all the way back to Ohio. I was there for the birth of our first child/son. I will always be grateful for his kindness and friendship. He always spoke so highly of his family -- a devoted husband and father.
Tim Thompson
January 3, 2013
I'm so sorry to learn of Dave's passing. We worked together in Roseville, CA. He was a great man and good friend.
P.S. His good friend Bill Gaylor also passed away. I can see the two of them talking now.
Glenn & Anna DeBrocky
October 7, 2011
Peg, we are so saddened by the news of Dave's passing. He was truly a great man and will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Glenn, Anna, Stefanie and Christopher DeBrocky
John & Betty Gilbreath
September 24, 2011
We are thinking of you & of the memories of Finson Rd when we were neighbors. So many memories of Dave, seeing him in his flight suit leaving your home for a flight on the KC97. you are in our prayers. God bless each of you.
September 23, 2011
Our condolences Peggie.
We are sorry we could not attend the service
for a fantastic man.
JANELLE & DEL STEPHENSON
Jeff Harris
September 22, 2011
To Peg I still have 10 minutes of time left. To Peg and the family my deepest condolences Dave was very special to me and someone I admired for the man that he was, for his morals values and how he conducted his life. I and my family are so blessed to have ever know him. My caring and loving thoughts are with you always.
Jeff Harris
Stacy Ocampo
September 21, 2011
Aunt Peg and Family,
Sending my condolences to you all in this difficult time. Uncle Dave was a remarkable man and person and I have many detailed fond memories of him and your family during our visits to your house in Wheatland. I am walking in the Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society on Oct 1-2 and will be donating a luminaria bag with Uncle Dave's name on in his memory.
My love and thoughts are with you.
Cookie (Mattos)Vance
September 20, 2011
Gary and all the Eckley family, holding all of you close in my heart and prayers.
September 16, 2011
To the Eckley family, sorry for your loss. We send our love and condolences, in your time of need. Carl and Jo Ryan (CA)
DeVon Danielson
September 16, 2011
Dear Peg & Family, Sorry to hear of Dave's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prays.
Love, DeVon, Renee, Keith and Jack Danielson
September 16, 2011
We send our condolences to all the Eckley family. May you find peace in knowing there are many who remember Dave very fondly. We, of course, knew your children well and they were always a pleasure. We remember Dave as a kind, wonderful man and will remember him and all your family in our prayers. God bless you all. Mort and Arlene Jarvis and family, Yuba City, CA
September 16, 2011
Our condolences to the Eckley family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you, so sorry for your loss. Gerald and Denise Vandewal(CA)
Margo Cooper
September 16, 2011
Our condolences to the Eckley family. We had the pleasure to sit with Dave and Peggy along with Steve and Linda at many ENHS football and baseball games. Dave was a great person to talk sports with and was so proud of his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
John and Margo Cooper (Roseville, CA)
Peggy Owen
September 16, 2011
My condolences to the Eckley family for your lost.
Dave was an incredible mentor and all who knew him know he was one of a kind and an honor/inspiration to so many lives including mine. May he rest in peace and God bless!
September 16, 2011
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. ~ The Appeal-Democrat Family
Pamela Givans
September 16, 2011
I remember Dave Eckley as my dad's co-worker in the Air Force, Clifford P. Givans. They flew together. He was always nice to us kids and my mom and dad always spoke highly of the Eckleys. My parents have since passed on. Godspeed CMSGT Eckley. Our prayers are with the family.
Pamela Givans
Vivian Collison
September 16, 2011
Condolences from the Collison clan...thanks to Coach Eckley I still love and play the game to this day..as a youngball player in Wheatland in the mid-70's i had the honor of playing for him...Thanks Coach..
Sue Rinderle
September 13, 2011
To the Eckley Family,
So sorry to hear this. It was always so nice to see how much he enjoyed watching Mason in hockey.
He willbe missed at the rink.
Sincerely,
The Rinderle Family
John dobelbower
September 10, 2011
To the Eckley family just a note to say,how sad it is is to have lost a dear uncle he was perfect roll model and mentor to me thru my life as well as I was in the airforce,he will be profoundly missed.All the kids should realize how fortunate you have been to have such a perfect parent.He will be missed but never forgotten,with all our love :.John,Sheila,Johnny,Shannon
September 8, 2011
Dave,
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. While we did not see your Dad often outside of the "Best" Season, I (we) enjoyed every moment sitting with a Great Fan. His enjoyment of the Game and his admiration of the boys was pure and true.
You are in our hearts and prayers.
The Whitehead Family
Dave, Diana, David & Cameron
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