Arrangements under the direction of Dimond & So Connie was born on March 7, 1922 at California Luther Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Her parents were Marie and Evert Little. Connie was raised in Glendale, California. Always able to express herself well, Connie possessed strong interpersonal skills. She was optimistic in her outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in her communication. Armed with a great wit, Connie was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.
Blessed with a balanced attitude, Connie was able to relate well with others. Her occasional role as family mediator gave her the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. Connie was raised with Three siblings. She had two older brothers Norman and Fredrick and one younger brother Kelburn. Connie had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.
As a young child, Connie showed her creative ability in many ways. She was outgoing and animated. Connie enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. She took part in field hockey. She was a Jobs Daughters. In her spare time she liked tap dancing and baby sitting.
Known to others as a focused, logical, open-minded and somewhat driven individual, Connie was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. Her curious nature was spurred by her ability to maximize her personal learning style through employing a hands-on approach. She was good with facts and had an excellent memory. She graduated from Glendale High School in Winter class of 1940. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. Connie was on the Honor Society, Vice President of Physiology Club. Connie will be remembered by her class mates as Sr. Student Speaks at Sr. Banquet.
On June 25, 1941 Connie exchanged wedding vows with Edward Herbert Yeckley at the Wee Kirk of the Heather of Los Angeles, California. Connie was attentive to Edward's feelings, and she charmed Edward and others with her gift for being able to give freely and generously. A good listener with an engaging personality, Connie was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.
Very much like a kid herself, Connie identified with the inquisitive and creative side of her children’s personalities. She was able to direct her energy and spontaneity towards helping her children acquire added common sense skills. Connie was blessed with Six, Four daughters Kathryn, Susan, Carolyn and Janet and two sons Michael and Steven. They were also blessed with Fourteen grandchildren, Suzanne, Christopher, Tom, Sharon, Beth, Kristis, Angela, Jason, Shari, Jeff, William, Craig, Austin and Meaghan.
Connie was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around her. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Connie’s strengths included being able to think on her feet. She could be a leader who sought impact for her decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Connie was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. She was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Connie could multi-task, and she was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing her to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in her work environment. Her primary occupation was Homemaker until her husband passed away and then she worked as a gift wrapper for May Co. She was employed for 21 years.
Connie enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. She had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that she did. She put this creativity toward all of her pastimes. She sewed for all her children. Was a Den mother for her son and volunteered at her church. She was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.
Because she liked to take risks, Connie was a perfect match for athletics and exercise. She was enthusiastic and confident about these activities. In her college years, Connie continued to stay active by playing hockey, tennis, volleyball and speed ball. Connie was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching her favorite events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were football, baseball and golf.
Connie was a gifted problem solver who worked hard to help accomplish group goals. This skill made her a wonderful asset to the various groups and organizations to which she belonged. Always matter-of-fact about what needed to be done, Connie worked steadily to meet any organization’s goals. In high school, Connie was a member of the physiology club. Throughout her later years, Connie was an active member of the Cub Scouts.
Connie held close traditional values and as a result, faith was important to her. She was a member of First Lutheran Church. During that time, she was a Nursery Attendant, Sunday School Teacher, Served in the Choir, Alter Guild, Councilman, and was instrumental in starting the Lord's Kitchen.
Travel and vacations were experiences that Connie truly enjoyed. She preferred to seek out excitement wherever she went and she was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” She was willing to leave her plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included Across the US, Hawaii, Camping at Yosemite, Camping across Northern California, Safari in Africa and Alaska.
Connie was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. One of Connie’s favorites was Sugar Baby a Red Cheeked Amazon and Chuckly a Green Cheeked Amazon.
When Connie’s retirement finally came in 2003, she was well prepared. She used logical analysis of her retirement options in order to ensure her retirement would be fulfilling. Still, she was able to easily adapt to possible changes and enjoyed just having fun and being relaxed. Her new life involved relocating to Glendale, California to be close to her babies.
Connie passed away on November 12, 2010 on the way to the hospital in Bullhead City, Arizona. She put up a Valiant fight against Congestive Heart Failure. She is survived by her children Kathryn, Susan, Carolyn, Mike, Janet and Steven along with 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Services were held at First Lutheran Church in Glendale, California. Connie was laid to rest in Little Rock Dam to be with her husband.
Connie was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, she relied on her senses to increase her involvement and awareness of others. She was always able to provide amusing repartee to her friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Connie had a theme song written about her, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” She enjoyed her life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Connie Eaden Yeckley.
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