John P. Ector , age 59, of Merrillville, IN. passed away Monday, March 29, 2004, at his home. He is survived by his wife Gloria 5 Children: John McKenzie Ector of CA. Knekalen Cale Simmons of Fl David Ector of CA Kristen Santos of Fl Khalil Joy Santos of CT Grandchildren: Quinn & Cody SimmonsContinue Reading
John P. Ector , age 59, of Merrillville, IN. passed away Monday, March 29, 2004, at his home. He is survived by his wife Gloria 5 Children: John McKenzie Ector of CA. Knekalen Cale Simmons of Fl David Ector of CA Kristen Santos of Fl Khalil Joy Santos of CT Grandchildren: Quinn & Cody Simmons Grandchildren:Nathaniel Santos Mother: Lois William Thomas of VA One Sister: Ellen Brian Orr of FL. Niece and Nephew: Brandon & Shelly Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 12:30 PM at St. Michael Lutheran Church 805 S. County Line Rd. Hebron, IN with Rev. Richard Lee Boshoven officiating. Services will conclude at the church with cremation to follow. Friends may call at Geisen Funeral Home, 109 N. East St., Crown Point on Friday, April 2, 2004 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday Morning, April 3, 2004 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Church. Mr. Ector was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church in Hebron were he was an Elder and Sunday School Teacher. John was a 1956 graduate of Valparaiso University. He received his Masters Degree from Purdue University, following school he taught at Horace Mann Junior/Senior High School for 10 years. After his teaching career he became an Independent Financial Planner for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in Crown Point for over 35 years. John was a board member of the Wittenburg Lutheran Home, past President & Paul Harris Fellow of the Crown Point Rotary Club, where he was known for his lontime prefect attendance, fining fellow members for not wearing their Rotary Pin and for his humorous and sometimes not so humorous jokes. Memorials may be given to St. Michael Lutheran Church Building Fund or Crown Point Rotary Youth Exchange.
Nick Prabhu
left a message on April 6, 2004:
I share the loss of such a great friend
Jon Neff
left a message on April 1, 2004:
John was my best friend from college. We kept in contact over the years and made a point to see each other when he was on the east coast or I was in Indiana. It grieves me greatly to hear of his passing, and even further to be so far away now that we are working in Spain with a medical foundation serving North Africa, so that I am unable to be there for either the viewing or funeral. John and I were faithful friends to each another, not only sharing our fun and commonalities together, but also being very frank, honest and loving with each other concerning our shortcomings and faults. Each time we were able to get together, it was as if we had never been apart, and our relationship always picked up right where it had left off. I know that he loved me and my family greatly. How can I just say that I will miss him. There is so much more to say, but words are scarce right now, so I will close. I express my deepest condolences to Gloria, John, David, Bill, Lois and the rest of Johns extended family. Again, I grieve not only his passing, but the fact that I cannot be there to share in this time together with the rest of the family. I will think of him often in the coming years. A part of me is gone with him. Jon Neff Valparaiso Class of 67 Pi Kappa Alpha
David
left a message on April 1, 2004:
I am really going to miss those jokes. Not just the jokes, but the pauses to those punchlines. I am going to miss his laugh, his weekly phone call, those bear hugs, being the tour guide when he visited, getting dad advice, going golfing, and the stories that he would tell he would still get me with one of his stories, the additional memories that we were going to make. The memories I have will now have to last a lifetime. My dad will always be with me in my thoughts, my decisions, my heart.. Thank you dad for being what no one else could ever be. Your loving son, David
Gary and Barbara Simmons
left a message on April 1, 2004:
We enjoyed so much meeting John at our grandchild's first Christmas. He raised some wonderful children and we could tell from the first time we talked how much he loved them all. God bless you, Gloria, Knikie, Ali, Kristen and the rest of John's family. You are in our hearts and in our prayers. Gary and Barbara Simmons
Freddie, Jocelyn & Kris Escudero
left a message on April 1, 2004:
John will always have a very special place in our hearts. We mourn for ourselves because we know we will no longer have the pleasure of John's company while we are here on earth. At the same time we rejoice for John because we have the confident assurance that he is in the Lord's company. We are with Gloria and the family in spirit during this very special time.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Rhonda Johnson
left a message on March 31, 2004:
We met a couple of years ago at the Thomas Family Reunion which William Thomas is my Grandfather. I enjoyed talking to John and getting to know him, He will be missed. Sorrow is better than laughter for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good,Ecclesiastes 7:3 Rhonda Johnson and Hassan Anderson.
McKenzie Ector
left a message on March 31, 2004:
John was a wonderful father-in-law. I really enjoyed getting to know him and I am very grateful that he raised such a wonderful son . . . who is now my wonderful husband. I take comfort in knowing that God loves him very much and John only knows love and peace now. Blessings to Gloria and family . . . you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristen
left a message on March 31, 2004:
I love you John, may you rest in peace and enjoy the glory of God. Your always in my mind and heart, and most of all thank you for everything. love always k
Ike and Claudette Solomon
left a message on March 31, 2004:
We first met John two years ago at our family reunion my father William Thomasin Chicago and he was really a delightful person. We will always remember his great sense of humor and we felt as though we had always known him. Our prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. Always cherish all the good times that you had with John. May God Bless you.
Shelly Orr Priebe
left a message on March 31, 2004:
I'll remember the big laugh of my dashing uncle. I can close my eyes and see him swinging me in the air at Aunt Lil's and Uncle Frank's. ...I have you in my heart... Philippians 1:7 NIV
Ellen Orr
left a message on March 31, 2004:
Gone but never forgotten. I love you--your favorite sister Ellen
Diana Gill
left a message on March 31, 2004:
John taught me so many things about life that my father never got a chance to. For this, I am honored to hold memories of this wonderful man. In every visit with him, there was always a lesson to be learned. And sometimes a good joke or two. My prayers are with his entire family during this time. LOVE YOU!
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Nick Prabhu
left a message on April 6, 2004:
I share the loss of such a great friend
Jon Neff
left a message on April 1, 2004:
John was my best friend from college. We kept in contact over the years and made a point to see each other when he was on the east coast or I was in Indiana. It grieves me greatly to hear of his passing, and even further to be so far away now that we are working in Spain with a medical foundation serving North Africa, so that I am unable to be there for either the viewing or funeral. John and I were faithful friends to each another, not only sharing our fun and commonalities together, but also being very frank, honest and loving with each other concerning our shortcomings and faults. Each time we were able to get together, it was as if we had never been apart, and our relationship always picked up right where it had left off. I know that he loved me and my family greatly. How can I just say that I will miss him. There is so much more to say, but words are scarce right now, so I will close. I express my deepest condolences to Gloria, John, David, Bill, Lois and the rest of Johns extended family. Again, I grieve not only his passing, but the fact that I cannot be there to share in this time together with the rest of the family. I will think of him often in the coming years. A part of me is gone with him. Jon Neff Valparaiso Class of 67 Pi Kappa Alpha
David
left a message on April 1, 2004:
I am really going to miss those jokes. Not just the jokes, but the pauses to those punchlines. I am going to miss his laugh, his weekly phone call, those bear hugs, being the tour guide when he visited, getting dad advice, going golfing, and the stories that he would tell he would still get me with one of his stories, the additional memories that we were going to make. The memories I have will now have to last a lifetime. My dad will always be with me in my thoughts, my decisions, my heart.. Thank you dad for being what no one else could ever be. Your loving son, David
Gary and Barbara Simmons
left a message on April 1, 2004:
We enjoyed so much meeting John at our grandchild's first Christmas. He raised some wonderful children and we could tell from the first time we talked how much he loved them all. God bless you, Gloria, Knikie, Ali, Kristen and the rest of John's family. You are in our hearts and in our prayers. Gary and Barbara Simmons
Freddie, Jocelyn & Kris Escudero
left a message on April 1, 2004:
John will always have a very special place in our hearts. We mourn for ourselves because we know we will no longer have the pleasure of John's company while we are here on earth. At the same time we rejoice for John because we have the confident assurance that he is in the Lord's company. We are with Gloria and the family in spirit during this very special time.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Rhonda Johnson
left a message on March 31, 2004:
We met a couple of years ago at the Thomas Family Reunion which William Thomas is my Grandfather. I enjoyed talking to John and getting to know him, He will be missed. Sorrow is better than laughter for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good,Ecclesiastes 7:3 Rhonda Johnson and Hassan Anderson.
McKenzie Ector
left a message on March 31, 2004:
John was a wonderful father-in-law. I really enjoyed getting to know him and I am very grateful that he raised such a wonderful son . . . who is now my wonderful husband. I take comfort in knowing that God loves him very much and John only knows love and peace now. Blessings to Gloria and family . . . you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristen
left a message on March 31, 2004:
I love you John, may you rest in peace and enjoy the glory of God. Your always in my mind and heart, and most of all thank you for everything. love always k
Ike and Claudette Solomon
left a message on March 31, 2004:
We first met John two years ago at our family reunion my father William Thomasin Chicago and he was really a delightful person. We will always remember his great sense of humor and we felt as though we had always known him. Our prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. Always cherish all the good times that you had with John. May God Bless you.
Shelly Orr Priebe
left a message on March 31, 2004:
I'll remember the big laugh of my dashing uncle. I can close my eyes and see him swinging me in the air at Aunt Lil's and Uncle Frank's. ...I have you in my heart... Philippians 1:7 NIV
Ellen Orr
left a message on March 31, 2004:
Gone but never forgotten. I love you--your favorite sister Ellen
Diana Gill
left a message on March 31, 2004:
John taught me so many things about life that my father never got a chance to. For this, I am honored to hold memories of this wonderful man. In every visit with him, there was always a lesson to be learned. And sometimes a good joke or two. My prayers are with his entire family during this time. LOVE YOU!
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