James William Eckman Obituary
James William Eckman of Merced, California, born on May 24, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas, passed away on August 28, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James William Eckman to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John T. Eckman and Ruth A. Eckman; his in-laws, Sylvester F. and Esther L. Holtermann; his siblings-in-law, Susan L. Ioannides and James C. Grimmett Sr.; and his nephew James C. Grimmett Jr..
He is survived by: his wife Cecelia A. Eckman; his children, Rebecca I. Calvasina (Jamie), Daniel J. Eckman (Laura), Lisa M. Shand, Andrew W. Eckman, Alexander M. Ioannides and Vanessa I. Ioannides; his grandchildren, Jessica S. Partida, Tyler J. Calvasina, Ethan J. Calvasina, Claire M. Eckman, Audrey A. Eckman, Wyatt H. Shand, Oliver L. Shand and Penelope L. Shand; and his sister Judith J. Grimmett.
In lieu of flowers, the Jim Eckman family respectfully requests that donations be made in support of the Jim Eckman Key Club Scholarship Fund, established through the Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced Foundation. Please make tax-deductible checks payable to: Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced Foundation.
