James Russell Eckert
1963 ~ 2019
A Celebration of Life for James Eckert will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday February 4, 2019 at Alternative Cremation 2377 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Jim died Tuesday January 15, 2019 at Penrose Hospital hospice in Colorado Springs. He was 55 years old.
Jim was born April 15, 1963 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Lynwood (Bud) and Lavonne Eckert. He grew up in Albert Lea and was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. Jim graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1981. He was active in hockey during his school years and played on the VFW and high school hockey teams. After high school Jim worked at various jobs including cook, chef and construction in Minnesota, California and Colorado. Jim then went to Rochester Area Vocational Technical Institute for Carpentry and received his diploma in 1987. He moved to Colorado where he continued in the construction business.
Jim is survived by his sister, Patricia Nelson and her husband Brad of Groveland, California and brother Larry Eckert and his wife Sue of Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents: Lynwood (Bud) and Lavonne Eckert and his sister Pamela.
Rest Easy My Friend! Until we meet again! Thanks for the fun fun and a few crazy times! 😉
Jim, I will never forget our time together , the Hugh school prom we attended, all the motor cycle rides we went on, and our first place together in Albert Lea. We went through a lot together like the time you and my dad rode motorcycle 8 hrs to come see me in KC, only to talk me into riding back with you! You were always a lot of fun and my very first love. We wanted the best for each other. I’m so glad we stayed in touch and we got to say I love you, one last time. You will always hold a special place in my heart forever. Rest well, until we meet again Jim. My love to you, Jody.
My son, Todd Voshell, and Jim were friends for many years. They even lived together at one time. In later years, they both went their separate ways, but had kept in contact. When Todd died in July, Kevin Anderson brought Jim down to Todd’s memorial and Jim’s health was failing then. Our family so appreciated that he came and were able to visit with him. My sympathy to his family. May he rest in peace.
My son, Todd Voshell, and Jim knew each other for years. They went to school together, rode their bikes around Albert Lea with their other friends Todd and Jim lived together at one time, but later they went in different directions, but stayed in contact. When Todd died in July, I will never forget as sick as Jim was, he and Kevin Anderson came to Todd’s memorial. I was do glad I was able to talk with him. My sympathy to Jim’s family. May he rest in peace.
Rest Easy Jim! We sure enjoyed some fun and crazy times! Until we meet again!
Ha! Didn’t see that the first comment posted! A sign you’re watching over and still being the funny guy!
When I posted the 2nd one. I didn’t see the first one.
Fly high with all the other angles bounce in the clouds..You will be missed .
Fly high with all the other angles bounce in the clouds. You will be missed so sad…we had lots of fun..never forget you lots of love