Eckenrode, Erin Dee (Kelly) 57, of Tempe, Arizona passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends on Monday, April 16, 2012. She is preceded in death by her beloved brother, Dirk Kelly and is survived by her husband of 32 years, Tim; daughter, Jenna Dee; son, Jeffrey; mother, Joyce Pigott; and a multitude of dear family, close friends and much loved pets. Erin was born in Pasadena, California on May 11, 1954 to Joyce and Edward Kelly. She earned a degree in English from El Camino Junior College and then went on to work for several years at Carnation Dairy. On October 6, 1979 she married Tim, her dearest love, in San Diego, and they began their life together in Arizona shortly after. Together they delighted in raising their children, Jenna (1984) and Jeffrey (1987). Erin always said that her children & family were her greatest accomplishments and she delighted in spending time with family, friends and her many dogs, cats, turtles and tortoises. A California girl at heart, she loved the ocean and delighted in returning to California each summer to visit friends and attend Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach. Erin was an avid reader, an enthusiastic animal lover and collector of all things Peanuts and Disney. A warm and affectionate soul, she will be remembered for her boundless generosity, nurturing heart and compassionate spirit. In lieu of flowers, donations in Erin's name may be sent to Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA 30 N. 40th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85034 or to HALO Animal Rescue 5231 N. 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017. A visitation will be held at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 6:30pm. Please join us in a celebration of her life on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 12:30pm at Dayspring United Methodist Church, 1365 East Elliot Road, Tempe, Arizona 85284.
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