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In memory of
Lieutenant Commander Jim "Bapu" Kenney Eckmann, ESQ
April 23, 1940 - December 8, 2023
Apr 23, 1940 - Dec 8, 2023
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In Loving Memory of Jim "Bapu" Kenney Eckmann,
James "Bapu" Kenney Eckmann, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went to be with the Lord peacefully on December 8 at 11:15 am, surrounded by his loving family in San Diego, California.
Jim was born to Mabel Gertrude Eckmann and Millard "Sparky" Clinton Eckmann in Fargo, North Dakota, a birthplace that held a special place in his heart throughout his life.
Affectionately known as …
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Education
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Blue
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Born
April 23rd, 1940
Got married to Helen Eckmann
February 22nd, 1986
Encinitas, CA
Passed away
December 8th, 2023
Del Mar, CA
Survived by
Helen Eckmann
Wife
Matt Eckmann
Son
Laura Galloway
Daughter
James Hays
Son
Debbie Bouchoux
Sister
Rick Eckmann
Brother
Mike Eckmann
Brother
MaryKay Friend
Sister
Deborah Bouchoux
Sister
Patrick Bouchoux
Nephew
Rick Eckmann
Brother
Mike and Ted (nephew) Eckmann
Brother
Ted Eckmann
Nephew
Keith Galloway
Father-in-law
Liz Burnette
Niece
Kara Powell
Daughter
Helen Eckmann
Wife
Michael Mislock
Nephew
Irene Charles
Family
Robert Bouchoux
Nephew
Meaghan Bouchoux
Niece
Predeceased by
Millard ""Sparky"" Eckmann
Father
Mabel Gertrude Eckmann
Mother
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Laura Galloway (Jim's daughter),
Matt Eckmann (Jim's son) and
James Hays (Jim's son).
