Shirley Ecklund passed away peacefully Friday morning after a short illness. She was a wonderful, fun-loving person with a zest for life. She loved working out in the garage and loved family gatherings, flowers and friends. She was cherished by those who surrounded her. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Marvin Ecklund, and his two children, Marva and Dale; her three children, Terri, Bill, and Steve; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5- 8 p.m. Thursday. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Walton's Chapel of the Valley in Carson City. Interment to follow in Walton's Carson Gardens Cemetery.