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Thomas Joseph Eckroat was a loving brother, devoted husband, beloved father, and a very proud papa. He was known for his positive attitude, signature ‘Chevy Chase’ smile, and his countless corny jokes. His greatest loves included his late wife of 50 years Janice; his two children Steve Eckroat and Brandie Galvin; and his six grandchildren Taylor Eckroat, Austin Eckroat, Glenn Galvin, Grant Galvin, Gabrielle Galvin, and Grace Galvin. He took pleasure in hunting trips, OSU sports, cryptoquotes, and most of all Payday candy bars.
As a kid he used to spell his name backwards...Mot. When he was diagnosed with lung cancer he faced it with a positive attitude and a big smile. He called it ‘Mot’s great adventure’. When his best friend (his wife) of 50 years passed away he said with a tear and a big smile, “guess this is chapter two of Mot’s great adventure”. After battling Alzheimer’s for last two years, Tom began his heavenly journey home Tuesday, January 21. He peacefully passed away after his siblings, children, and grandkids expressed their love and kissed him goodbye. Now he and his best friend are reunited and get to start the last and final chapter of Mot’s great adventure together .......both smiling from ear to ear.
Janice was a member of the Newcombers Club of Stillwater, an officer of the PEO, and enjoyed playing bridge and bunko with her friends. She was a spunky little package with a smile on her face and a fire in her belly. She was an avid Oklahoma State fan and loved watching the Oklahoma City Thunder.
She had 6 grandkids all of which she enjoyed attending their sports events and activities.
She was married to Tom Eckroat in 1967 in Raytown Missouri and moved to Hennessey Oklahoma in 1973. In 2001 they moved to Stillwater Oklahoma where they currently resided.
Janice was survived by her husband Tom Eckroat; brothers Jim Vance and Joe Vance; two children Steve Eckroat and Brandie Galvin; grandchildren Taylor Eckroat, Glenn Galvin, Grant Galvin, Austin Eckroat, Gabbie Galvin, Grace Galvin.
Celebration of Life will be held Sunday April 29th 2-4 at Rosemary Ridge in Orlando Oklahoma (9 miles west of Country Club Road in Stillwater)
Condolences can be sent to 4706 West Country Club Dr. Stillwater, OK 74074.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Tiny Paws in Stillwater, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Special Olympics.
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