Patricia Ecklund Vanderhoof

Patricia Ecklund Vanderhoof

Patricia Ecklund Vanderhoof, 61, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, January 25, 2017. She was born to Robert and Sally Moody September 19, 1955 in Augsburg, Germany.

She married Danny Bower; they were later divorced. She married Kenneth D. Ecklund who passed away on August 16, 1997.  She married Monti J. Vanderhoof who passed away on June 26, 2000. She then spent the last 15 years of her life with Richard (Dick) Graves.

She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, & friend. She had a smile that went on forever. She loved animals, motorcycles, and her family.

She graduated from St Thomas Aquinas HS in Augusta, Georgia. Also graduated from Kent State where she furthered her education.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Kenneth Dean Ecklund (Deano); Monti J. Vanderhoof; and her grandson, Austin Daniel Hanson (Skiby).

She survived by her sister, Marie Fabiani; Richard Graves (Dick); her children: Jennifer (Todd) Skiby, Jessica (Johnny) Sotello, Erinn (Matt) Ecklund, Kenny Ecklund, Lisa Ecklund, and John (Michelle) Ecklund; her 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Vigil services will be held Monday, January 30, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1105 North Washington Blvd. Ogden UT.  

She is now riding high with the Angels!