Vickie Eckmyre

Vickie Lee Eckmyre, 73, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 9, 2020, surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer.

In following Vickie's request, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be at a later date.

Vickie was born November 30, 1946 the middle daughter of Leo and Beulah (Clark) Onstott. She graduated from Elsie High School with the class of 1964.

On October 26, 1990, she married Donald M. Eckmyre. He preceded her in death on February 5, 1992. Their marriage was blessed with a daughter, Tambra, her only child.

Vickie met and fell in love with Jim Lover in 1995 and they have been together ever since. Jim and Vickie enjoyed taking trips to the Upper Peninsula and boating and fishing several lakes throughout Michigan. She enjoyed playing cards and going to the casino, but her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great granddaughter. She loved them so much and would light up anytime she talked about them.

Vickie is survived by her significant other Jim Lover, daughter Tambra "Tammy" (Jason) Aslin, sister Paula (Steve) Draper, step-sister Cathy Day, brothers-in-law: Larry (Yvonne) Eckmyre, and Jerry Eckmyre; step-children: Jason (Paula) Lover and Jenny (Scott) Lover; several nieces and nephews, and the loves of her life, her grandchildren: Wesley (Kendall) Schmidtfranz, Autumn (Cody) Garner, Anna Schmidtfranz, Mackenzi Aslin, Jacob Aslin, Madeline Lover, Jasmine (Brendan) Sharp, Courtney McNaughton, and Hailie McNaughton; and her first great granddaughter Ivy Lea Garner.  Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, sister Wanda McCullough, and husband Donald Eckmyre.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vickie's family (payable to Tambra Aslin 5070 S. Vernon Rd., Durand, MI 48429) for Vickie's funeral expenses. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Vickie's obituary at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Elsie, MI.