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Mary Elizabeth (Schmeckpeper) Eckhardt, 74
June 30, 1946 - November 21, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Eckhardt passed away peacefully under the care of Regional West Medical Center on November 21st, 2020 at the age of 74.
Mary was born on June 30th, 1946 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Vernon and Lydia (Pinnt) Schmeckpeper. She brought a deep sense of joy to the many lives she touched, including those of her family, coworkers, and church community. She will be lovingly remembered as the best mother and grandmother one can have.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Ruth Ann Schmeckpeper. She is survived by her brother, Gerald Schmeckpeper, five loving and grateful sons – James Siegfried, Steve Siegfried, Gerald Siegfried, Erik Eckhardt, and Derik Eckhardt – and five devoted grandchildren – Gage, Hunter, Audra, Sophie, and Painsley – whom she loved more than all the stars in the sky.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date to honor her memory. In lieu of flowers, her family asks that donations be made in Mary’s honor to
The Panhandle Humane Society at: https://www.panhandlehumanesociety.org or
The Harvest Valley Church in Scottsbluff.
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Jane Purtzer
Very sorry to hear about Mary! Prayers and blessings to all her friends and family! Jane Purtzer
Roxie Vohland (Smith)
My first job was working at Schmeckpepper Drive Inn. Mary and her father were very helpful and forgiving when I dumped a tray of food onto a customer's lap while trying to slide the catch for the tray onto the car window. Rest in Peace.
Robert Cox
Mary and I met in 1st grade at Lincoln Heights Elementary and have been friends ever since. Her hearty laugh and smile will be with me forever. She was a person with no pretense, and what she thought came out her mouth, uncensored. We last talked about a month ago and I never dreamed she would leave us so soon.
May Robinson (Propp)
Was so sad and shocked to hear about Mary...Bob Cox described her to a "t".....i ran into her almost daily when she worked at RWMC.....and recently, when she worked ar Fresh Foods.....she always made my day ....such a funny, fun girl.....love her and will miss her💔