James Eckhoff Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Eckhoff (University City, Missouri), born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on April 17, 2026 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry James' memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May James' journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.

He is survived by: his wife Ginny; his children, Joanna and Jason (Cynthia); his sister Judy; and his grandchildren, James Kai, Robert Tyler, Peter, Hazel and Louise.

To honor Jim's love of the St. Louis Boy Scouts and Forest Park, the family welcomes donations, in lieu of flowers, to be made to: St. Louis Area Scouting 1122 Town and Country Commons Drive, Suite 200 Chesterfield, Missouri 63017 https://stlbsa.org. or Forest Park Forever 5595 Grand Drive in Forest Park Saint Louis, Missouri 63112 http://www.forestparkforever.org.