Eckert Generations

2009

The annual Eckert reunion was held August 9, 2009 .   Many thanks to all those who planned it.   Your hard work was very much appreciated.   It was quite enjoyable.  We enjoyed seeing all of those that we too often do not see enough, missing those that were not able to join us.  Our table was spread with all of the wonderful food that is always lovingly prepared.  After finding our tummies quite content, we gathered around for a time of fun and games.   The afternoon seemed to go by so quickly and soon it was time to tell all goodbye.  We are so blessed.

• Who is the first grandson of Ross and Effie Eckert to graduate with a degree from college?
• Answer :  Russell LaVerne

• Who is the first granddaughter of Ross and Effie Eckert to graduate with a degree from college?
• Answer : Nancy Eckert

• What type of wagon did Grandma Effie’s family use to cross the prairie when they moved?
• Answer : Red river cart

• How many children did Benjamin Berger Eckert (Ross’s father) have?
• Answer : 5 children

• What was Effie Eckert’s maiden name?
• Answer : Tunnemore

• How far back does Effie Eckert’s family tree go?
• Answer : May 5, 1776  William Tunnemore

• How many years has Dellene hosted the family reunion?
• Answer : 5 years

• On your invitation, what word was misspelled?
• Answer : Trivia

• Hom many of Ross and Effie’s grandchildren served in the military?
• Answer : 7 grandchildren  Ross, Emery, Russell, Caroll Goodew, Ray Goodew, David Johnson, Jason Eckert

• What was the bedtime prayer that Grandma Effie taught to all of grandchildren?
• Answer : Four Corners to My Bed

• What was the flavor of the candy that Grandma Effie kept in her candy dish?
• Answer : pink wintergreen

Ross was 20 years old and Effie was 18 years old.  On December 24, 1904, the day of their wedding, they were dressing chickens, took a break, got married and then came back and finished dressing the rest of the chickens.