Remembering one of our own: Albert A. Ecklin, having lost a battle with some health challenges, Albert has entered into the presence of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, early in the morning of Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, Yorkton, SK, just four days after celebrating his 85th birthday. Recently, Albert had been living with and enjoying the staff and residents of the Melody Manor at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre and previously in the Langenburg Centennial Special Care Home. As Journeyman Mechanic by trade, Albert easily secured employment for a short while on the oil drilling rigs, as well as construction jobs in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. After his Dad, Leo Ecklin, retired, Albert returned to his home town of Esterhazy. His expertise and honesty gained him a successful, but often times, overworked schedule with a lot of work for just one person. As a big brother, super uncle and trusted friend, he was always ready to assist family members and others whether it be car, truck (and big truck) or tractor (gas and diesel) repairs and maintenance. He would, in turn, teach them how to repair, care and upkeep their own cars and machinery. Albert's insistence for meticulous cleanliness and detail in overhauling transmissions, motors, etc., would often frustrate his helpers (family members too!) to the point of them not continuing on as helpers! However, many others did continue in the mechanical trade and became specialists in their own field. As one who loved to dance and socialize, his nature was to be true and caring to everyone. Albert was predeceased by his parents, Sgt. Leo and Anna Ecklin; his oldest brother, Major Wilfred Ecklin; his brother, S/Sgt. Lloyd Ecklin; sisters-in-law, Heather, Alma and Marion; brothers-in-law, Al Dorey and Paul Mattis and niece, Heather Gwynn. He is survived and will be missed by his brothers, Glenn and family, Norman and Myron; his sisters, Annamae and family, Sharon and family as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, December 23, 2016 from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK, with Reverend Tim Sheppard of the Family Worship Centre officiating. Words of tribute and eulogy were shared by Albert's nephew, Brent Nordin. The pianist, Ingrid Stumph, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "In The Garden" and "Amazing Grace". A private family cremation committal will take place at a later date. Donations in Albert's memory may be directed to the Yorkton & District Nursing Home Bus Fund, c/o Christie's Funeral Home, 121 Palliser Way, Yorkton, SK, S3N 4C6. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
