Harold Sand Ecker

Obituary from Deseret News February 8, 2015

Harold Sand Ecker (Far Far) , 86, passed away February 4, 2015 at his home in Cedar Hills, Utah. He was born July 26, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gudrun Kristine Kaalstad and Peter Sand Ecker. On June 27, 1951, he married his high school sweet-heart, Beverly Jean Snyder, in the Salt Lake Temple.

He graduated from South High school in 1946. His career was spent as a photographer. He and his brother, Ray, co-owned Ecker Studio. Eventually the camera business was sold and Harold moved the business to Highland Drive. Shortly after Harold's marriage he was called to serve in the Army during the Korean War. He served as a Sergeant in the 98th Engineering Areal Photo Reproduction Company. During his spare time in Korea he "adopted" a Korean orphanage, bringing in clothing and toys from the U.S. and trying to brighten their lives.

Harold served an L.D.S. mission to Oslo, Norway from 1948 to 1951, one at Temple Square and two for the Coordinating Department of the L.D.S. Church. A lifelong, devoted church member, he served many callings including Bishopric, High Priest and Elders Quorum. He especially loved working with the young men.

His passions were his family, his cabins at Fish Lake and Pine Mountain, skiing, and his boat. Far Far cherished his time with his grandchildren. His answer was always "YES" to any of their requests.

Harold is survived by his wife Beverly, his daughter, Miriam (Taylor) Harper, and son Randal (Jill) Ecker, 12 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchindren. He is preceeded in death by his parents Peter and Gudrun Ecker, his brother Ray Ecker, his sister Norma Larrabee, and his son Lynn Stewart Ecker.

A viewing will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:45 A.M. at Larkin Mortuary (260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City) followed by the funeral services at Noon. Interment will follow the funeral at the Salt Lake City Cemetery (200 N Street).