Arthur Dean Eckerberg
Arthur Dean Eckerberg, 67, of Gravois Mills, Mo., passed away December 10, 2007, in Olathe, Kan., from cancer. Dean was born November 10, 1940, to Orville and Irene (Evans) Eckerberg in Olathe, Kan. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2007, at 2 p.m., at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS 66204. A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. preceding the service.
Contributions may be made to Duke University, Arthur Eckerberg Memorial Fund, Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, 512 S. Mangum St., Suite 400, Durham, NC 27701. He is survived by his son, Aaron Eckerberg and wife Nicole, of Oceanside, Calif.; daughter, Kathryn Burgess and husband Doug of Durham, N.C.; grandchildren Taylor and Madison Eckerberg; a brother, Carl Eckerberg and wife Helen; a sister, Maryanne Duffield and husband Gary and former wife Ceil Witt.
Dean was a former Army Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne Division and raised his family in Platte City, Mo. He worked at the IATAN Power Plant and retired to the Lake of the Ozarks. He was known to many as a son, a brother, a soldier, a father, a Scout leader, and a grandpa. Mostly, he was known as a friend. Arrangements are by: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, Kan., (913) 642-3565.
Correction
(Please note, the email address that I provided earlier was incorrect. If you sent a story to our friend Billy - please resend to the following address.)
Since you all knew my dad, you know that he told the best stories. We are hoping to give a proper tribute to him - with stories that he would have loved. Please share any memories that you may have of him. Our dear friend Billy will be collecting these - Feel free to email him at billyclark32@yahoo.com or call him at 760.213.8457.
Arthur Eckerberg Memorial Fund
We cannot say enough wonderful things about the care that Dad received while receiving treatments at Duke. We truly believe that Dad's excellent doctor and nurse improved and extended his life. In addition they were wonderful people to our entire family - especially Dad. They are also paving the way in research for Lung Cancer Patients. The memorial fund that we have set up for Dad will go to help in this research at Duke.
Services
Sunday, December 16
Visitation 1:00 PM preceding
Memorial Service 2:00 PM
Both at: McGilley & Hoge Johnson County Memorial Chapel
8024 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, KS 66204
913.642.3565
Memorial Gathering Refreshments Served
3:00-6:00 PM
Matt Ross Community Center
8101 Marty
Overland Park, KS 66204
913.895.6390
2 comments:
This is a lovely tribute to such a good man. And what a great picture :)
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april
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, Katie. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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