James Harry Eklund
September 15, 1950 - June 28, 2018
Lake Forest CA
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James Harry Eklund
September 15, 1950 - June 28, 2018
Lake Forest CA
Obituary
James Harry Eklund, 67, was born September 15, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away June 28, 2018 at home in Lake Forest, California.
Proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran for almost three years, receiving his Combat Infantry badge, National Defense Service medal and Sharpshooter M14.
James is survived by his wife Sunilla Alice Lewis Eklund; daughter Jessica Eklund; daughter Andrea Phillips and her husband Brad; grandsons Oliver and Obi Phillips; sisters Joan Sandstrom and Judy Tiffner.
His love for construction saw him working in this industry for most of his career.
He loved helping people- family, friends, strangers – whenever he could and always went the extra mile.
Spending time with family and friends was his priority, only rivaled by his passion for most sports, first the Minnesota Twins, then the LA Angels for baseball, along with attending the Ducks hockey games whenever he could.
‘The song has ended but the melody lingers on’
A Celebration of James life will be held at 2:00pm in the Clubhouse at the Eklund’s residential community, 24001 Muirlands Blvd., Lake Forest, CA 92630.
If you would like to make a donation to Tobacco Free Kids in memory of Jim please click on this link https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/get-involved/donate
Celebration Of Life
- Date & Time: July 7, 2018 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Venue: Clubhouse
Salus Hospice
- Address: 630 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA - (Get Directions)
35 responses to James Harry Eklund
Sandra and Greg Patricio says:
July 4, 2018
Dearest Sunilla
Greg and I are shocked and deeply sorry at Jim’s passing. Words cannot express our sadness at his passing. We always remember with great pleasure and joy at meeting you and finally Jim, a few years ago. We enjoyed meeting him and were impressed at his care of you. He was such a gentle person.
We are thinking and praying for you, Jessica, Andrea, Brad, grandsons Ollie and Obie and Jim’s family. We have lit a candle at home in his memory. Please take care of your yourself. Much love.
Sandra and Greg
The Chandraratnas says:
July 4, 2018
Dear All,
Jim was one of the best people we have known. His smile was uplifting, his laugh was infectious, his positive attitude was a lesson for us all. Jim will live on through the light he left in each of us. We will miss him dearly, but we take solace in the fact that he lived a life full of love and passed knowing how much he was adored by those around him, especially his beautiful family.
Sending lots of love and blessings,
The Chandraratna Family
Veronica says:
July 4, 2018
May he forever shine down on you all.
Barbara Robinson says:
July 5, 2018
Sunilla and Family,
I feel so privileged to have met Jim, the kind of man that you can tell right away is genuine and a gentleman. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Barbara
Diana Noronha says:
July 5, 2018
Dear Sunilla and family
We were all deeply saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. We will always remember the wonderful day we all spent on the river in Goa this year.
Our love and prayers will be with you
May his soul rest in peace
With love
Diana and family