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Violet Wendla Eckman

June 13th, 1928 - October 4th, 2024

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In Loving Memory

Violet Wendla Eckman, 96, of Cloquet, MN passed away on October 4, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1928 to Charles and Wendla Lindquist in Duluth. At the age of two, Vi’s family moved to Arthyde, MN near her grandparents farm. Vi’s parents had migrated from Finland. She attended school through 8th grade, after which she went to McGregor High School where she graduated as Salutatorian in 1946. She went on to attend Carey-Gaspard School of Business. 

On May 25, 1955 she married George Raymond Eckman. The couple lived in Wrenshall, MN. In 1957 they moved near Moose Lake, MN at Island Lake. They had an extra cabin on the property that they rented out. Vi loved flowers and gardening. Much produce was shared with friends and neighbors. Vi loved bowling. She was part of the State Hospital Local 1092 Bowling Team for 15 years. She held different offices from secretary to treasury in the local 1092 union. During those years she pursued sales routes with Avon, Watkins, and Fuller Brush. She loved the sales route and many of the people she met have remained friends through the years. In 2008 Vi moved to Cloquet. On April 1, 2012 she moved to Larson Commons Assisted Living and lived there until moving to New Perspective Senior Living on December of 2021. 

Vi was a member of the Worldwide Church of God, baptized into the body of Christ.

She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Wendlyn (Lilves) Lindquist; and spouse, George Raymond Eckman.

Violet was buried at Beaver Cemetery, McGregor. A Private Memorial Service is being held October 15 at 10:30 A.M. Friends who wish to attend the service, please contact the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th Street, Cloquet, MN. To sign the guestbook and leave an online tribute, see atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com 

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