Dell J. Ekins Obituary (1933 - 2004)

DELL J. EKINS BRIGHAM CITY - Dell Ekins, 71, was called home to his Heavenly Father Sunday, August 8, 2004 in the Salt Lake Regional Hospital after a long-term illness connected to emphysema. He was born September 10, 1933 in Malad, Idaho and was raised in Portage, UT, the son of Rose and George William Ekins of Portage, Utah. Dell married Julien John on April 15,1955, and moved to Southern California to raise their family. After many years they later divorced. He began working for Good Year Tires, and later retired. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming, and he had a passion for coin collecting. He had pleasure from being everybody's grandpa, everyday he would look forward to visiting his son's farm, feeding the cows and horses were his daily ritual, he loved all the animals and the fresh country air. During a three-month stay in numerous hospitals he talked more and more of the life on the farm. Dell is survived by his three sons: Chris (Ernestine) Ekins, Brigham City; Russell Ekins, Brigham City; Kevin (Shaylyn) Ekins, Logan: two daughters: Cindy (Bruce) Gibbs, Moab; Michelle (Rod) Winters, Modesto, CA; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His son David Ekins preceded him in death. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at Portage Cemetery. ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 August 11, 2004 1:30 PM CemeteryPortage Cemetery Portage, UT 84302 August 11, 2004 1:30 PM