I learned of Don's passing last night....it was a night of remembering, laughing and crying.  My work with Don in therapy, bioenergetics group and socializing with him, helped me open up and heal.  I make him responsible for my decision to go to graduate school and spend my life engaging others through individual, family and group therapy in their healing journey....Don was the match that lit that flame for sure.  Dear Peggy, I will certainly be in touch with you when next in Tucson.  Peter and Paul, I know you keep Don's memory alive in your children.  I love you all.

I met Don in 1993. He was facilitating Bio-energetics groups twice a week. For those of us who have the benefit of his teaching you'll understand this: I just now read his obituary and wept. It was a feeble, holding back sobbing. I hear him say " Express yourself, and give yourself a good hearing!" I broke into a deep laughter while the tears flowed. Don, thanks for teaching me to stand up, be self-supporting, listen, express myself appropriately and accomplish my dreams of life.

I was lucky to benefit from his counseling.  This was a great guy.  When I got engaged to my Wife, we did about six months of couples counseling and Don was the Minister at our wedding.  This year we will have been married for 22 years.  I was truly sorry to hear of his passing.

from the Noklebys of Jevnaker church in Montevideo. Mn..  We just heard of Don's death and want to send our condolences--We have fond memories of   the time he served Jevnaker Lutheran church and the good times we had with all of you.  Arnie and Eileen Nokleby--1704 Lincoln apt.16, Montevideo, Mn. 56265

Dear Paul & Pete,
I didn't know your dad - but he left a legacy in both of you. My heartfelt and sincere sympathy for your loss. I pray that his loving memory will be a comfort to you.

Dear Paul & Pete,
I didn't know your dad but he has certainly left a legacy in his sons. My heartfelt and sincere sympathy for your loss. I pray that your loving memories will always keep his presence with you.

As the Methodist Campus Minister at the U of A during the 1960's I was greatly privileged to have Don Eckerstrom as a colleague.  In fact, it was primarily because of Don's initiatives, and our shared participation in the ecumenically-built Campus Christian Center, that my own campus ministry took on added meaning--a fact I was privileged to share with Don during several visits in his final years.

Don was a wonderful person, full of spirit, energy and compassion. He was a really good healer, the best I've met. His compassion and ability to empathize with others gave him an unusual understanding of people. I was terribly sad after his stroke though he kept on fighting bravely for life. Condolences to Peggy and his entire family. Ana Alonso, Tucson, Arizona

I didn't know this good man, but I remember so clearly the work he and other clergy were doing at that time.  What a difference their ministry made in my own life, as well as those others he inspired.  Clergy, lay people, people period ....all were inspired by the work he did.

Don was one of the "really good guys". Take comfort in that: I know that if you are hurting from his death he would do his best to console you.

Don you will be missed.  Thank you so, so much Don. I hope to see you at an Epiphany party sometime in the future.

Don was my campus pastor, mentor and friend during my time at the University of Arizona, and many years beyond. 

Don's earthly journey was very diverse and filled with so many threads that all were woven together to facilitate a person of amazing depth and intellect.  I believe Christ was at his side; providing the spiritual guidance that allowed his earthly journey. 

A good friend {Paul Baker} has a very focused ending that sums up what is in my heart regarding Don's passing. “Peggy and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing Don with me and so many others.”  Tom Lawver, Colville, WA

Don was my campus pastor, mentor, colleague, and, most importantly, my friend.  He was and remains a child of our loving and merciful God, a servant of Christ, a touch of God's love and hope.  Thanks be to God for the life and ministry of Donald Eckerstrom.  Peggy and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.  Thank you for sharing Don with me and so many others.

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Donald Nelson Eckerstrom

22 décembre 1930 – 6 août 2013

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