Danelle Eckman

Danelle Lee Eckman passed away June 9, 2009 at the age of 51 after a three year battle with breast cancer.  She is survived by her husband, Charles, and children Eddie Bonine (Nikki), Ronael Eckman and Geiler Eckman.  Danelle was born September 16, 1957 in Phoenix to loving parents Elbert "Rich" and Anna Marie Richard.  Danelle was the youngest of five children and will be greatly missed by her brother Marc Richard (Katherine), three sisters, Rozanne MacIntyre (Gary), Lynda Schlueter (Doug), and Janean Farley (Dennis), and extended family and friends. Her young life was marked by significant success as an athlete.  After learning to pitch at the age of eight, Danelle later went on to pitch a stretch of over 100 consecutive wins and earn a Mesa Community College scholarship.  She added volleyball as a sport in college and led the team to the National Title game during her first season.  She then accepted a full ride scholarship to play volleyball at Arizona State University.  Later in life Danelle was devoted to loving and supporting her son, Eddie Bonine, and celebrating his successes, including his marriage to Nikki Esterline Bonine and his selection to the Detroit Tigers roster as a pitcher in the 2009 season. In 1990, Danelle completed her family with the addition of husband Charles and son and daughter, Geiler and Ronael. Although she enjoyed her career as a commercial real estate appraiser until her 2005 retirement, Danelle's greatest joy in life was to love and support her family and those around her. Services will be held Saturday June 13, 2009 at Christ’s Church of the Valley 7007 W. Happy Valley Rd. Peoria, AZ 85383 at 10 o’clock in the morning.