Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Eckstrom, Jewel Helton October 29, 2025
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Patricia Currigan currigan1932@concast.net November 18, 2025, 9:13 am

Hastings' Reminder - Sat. November 8, 2025

Jewel Helton Eckstrom, of Naples FL formerly  Louisville KY & Lake DoOdessa,MI 
died peacefully on October 29, 2025. Born in Louisville she carried a lifelong 
love of learning & community.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Louisville in 1953. In 1955 
she married William "Bill" Eckstrom. Jewel loved teaching children for 20 years. 
She and Bill established the William & Jewel Eckstrom Future Teacher Scholarship 
in 1987 to encourage outstanding, young people to become classroom teachers.

A devoted community leader, Jewel was active in Delta Kappa Gamma, P.E.O., and 
the Chi Omega Alumni Association. She served as a charter member of the Lake 
Odessa Area Historical Society & held leadership roles in the Lake Odessa 
Women's Club, Lake Odessa Study Club, Pennock Hospital Guild #20 & was a member 
of the Central United Methodist Church for 69 years.

Jewel retired from teaching in 1991. She & Bill split time between Michigan & 
Naples until making Naples their permanent home. She enjoyed reading, genealogy, 
golf, watercolor painting, the arts & travel.

She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Eckstrom; four chidlren, Jeff 
Eckstrom (Becky), Lisa Vanderlinden (Ron), Suzanne Dailey (Dan), & Tom Eckstrom 
(Lynda) seven grandchildren & six great-grandchildren. Jewel's warmth & 
dedication will be deeply missed.

A celebration of Jewel's life is being planned.

Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts; condolences may be sent to: 
Jeweleckst@aol.com or 7900  Arlington Circle #507, Naples, FL.43113

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