I have had Miss Jo's Texas song in my head all day so I tried to look her up on the Internet.  I did not realized she had passed away almost ten years ago.  She was such a wonderful lady and performer.  I had her visit every school I worked in with her music and her animals.  We sang her songs over and over. I still have a cupule of her GDs and I brought hem with me when I moved to a retirement community. 
 Such a delight.  I know she has been missed,  I am sorry today's kid s did not get to know her.  I know she and her guitar are entertaining the children in Heaven,

What a beautiful soul.  Jo was a friend and mentor to me,a lonely teenager, through her work as a Docent at the Dallas Zoo.  She showed me that compassion was a real force in the world, and that human beings can always find a way to help and to love.  She was a dear, dear woman and I am so grateful.  Blessings on all your journeys, my friend, with much love from Kate.

Dear Eklof Family, in addition to my mom, Jo was my very first guitar teacher. I would go to her house every week after school at Oso Elementary in WoodlandHills, CA when I was in 6th grade. I always wanted to tell her that music became my livelihood, thanks in great part to her. I am sad that I didn't find her in time to do so. She was so patient with group after group class of students. We all began with learning how to tune our guitars. She turned the garage into a classroom music studio. I loved that space, each of us with our own music stand in front of each chair. She would hand out lots of new music with lyrics and chords every week I could not wait to learn- everything from folk and old traditional to the Beatles, James Taylor, Judy Collins, Jim Croce, even the Supremes and so much more. She made a great impression on me, giving us the chance to play at the Hoots up in Topanga Canyon. I think about her all the time and always will. May her memory be a blessing to all of us for all time, Alisa Fineman

Dear Auntie Jo,
Thank you for sharing the things you loved..Your dogs, horses, (Babe and Cricket), carrot and raisin salad, music...You made me feel so special on my 8th birthday when you took me to your neighbor who made Barbie clothes and let me pick out an outfit...pink satin gown with a white fur collar!!! Wow.
You were kind, beautiful and talented. I will always love and remember you.  Love, Kathy

Auntie Jo, thank you for living in my memory as one of the most pleasant people I have ever known. When I think of you, you are always smiling, just as I remember.Thank you for the love you shared through song and music for thousands of lucky children throughout your life, myself included. I am so grateful that you taught me how to play enough chords on the guitar to start me off on my own musical journey when I was in junior high school. I am so grateful for that, and I think of that summer often. Your love of and care for hundreds of animals is also something that I will never forget. Your compassion for them is unmatched, you will not be forgotten...rest in Peace.  Love always, Karen

Auntie Jo,

I will miss your presence in the world and in our lives. You gave so much to all whose lives you touched through your music, your caring intentions, and your love which embraced all of life. Blessings on your journey. With love, Thea

I first met Jo while volunteering as a docent at the Dallas Zoo.
What a great spirit she showed and inspired me and others by her joy.
Singing laughing and dreaming up great ideas to educate.
She has touched me and I intend to "pass it on"
Thank you, Jo!

Mom you made the world a better place. It won't be as nice with out you. If I make it to the Pearly Gates you're the first one I want to see. Tell dad he was the best. Scott

I love you. I'm glad I got to sing you your song, you were very talented. I never had a real mom, and I thank you for being the best mom to me ever. Thank  you for accepting me as your new daughter to be. Scott and I love you dearly. I am happy he and I have made 5 yrs now. I'll miss our talks and your laughs. Scott loves you with all his heart. I am proud I had the blessing of giving you a beautiful grand daughter Gracie May Eklof. I hope your with Phil your love in heaven. God Bless You Miss Jo, Cassandra & Scott.

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Joanne Thompson Eklof

17 febrero, 1933 – 5 diciembre, 2015

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