Arnold Richard Eckland Obituary (1933 - 2008)

Born Arnold Richard Eckland to Ernest Edward Eckland and Nellie Gertrude Wallgren-Eckland on December 12th 1933 in Seattle Washington. Arnold passed away peacefully on October 9th 2008; he was 74 years old. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Norman Edward Eckland; the mother of his children Ramona Moore; and step-daughter Judy Perry. He was a dear husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his sister, Dora Jean Ju; brother, Donald G. Eckland; son, Edward Eckland and daughter, Roberta Alires. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Maree Eckland, grandchild, Robert Eckland, step grandchildren Brooke Bowen, Brandy Bowen, Vanessa Pettey and Jessica Pettey and six great grandchildren. Arnold spent his early childhood in Seattle Washington, then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated from Granite High School with the class of 1952. He married and raised his family in Salt Lake City. He retired from his job at Flying J Refinery where he started working as a DCS operator in 1962. Arnie had many good friends and neighbors that he kept in touch with over the years. He enjoyed traveling and fishing from Canada to Mexico and all points in between, with family and friends in tow along with the boat. He was tough on the outside and kind and caring on the inside. As a family we never tired of his “Tall Tales” and songs, and great sense of humor. A visitation will be held for Arnold at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah on Wednesday October 15, 2008 from 5:30pm to 7:00 p.m.