March 22, 1938 – Sept. 8, 2012
Barbara Christina “Chris” (Dayton) Eckles passed away Sept. 8, 2012.
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Lee Eckles; her faithful daughter, Leslie Eckles, her loving son, Stuart; his wife Shera; their children, Jacob and Zachary Eckles; and her brother William and his wife Joann Dayton of Northville, Mich.
Chris was born in the countryside, in Holley, on March 22, 1938, to Elmer and Barbara Dayton. She attended Holley (one-room) School and schools in Sweet Home.
She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Ore-gon, where she met and married Lee. They lived in Oakland, Calif. and Hartford, Conn., before traveling and settling down in Fairfax and Santa Venetia, Calif.
Chris received her master’s degree in counseling and worked as a teacher, counselor and office manager. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, and Chris and Lee were active in local square dancing clubs.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at Keaton’s Mortuary, 1022 “E” St., San Rafael, followed by a reception.
She will be sorely missed and forever remembered. Rest in peace, my dearest Chris.