Ruth “Jean” Eck of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023 at her daughters home in Wilmington.
Born in Pennsylvania in 1929, she was the daughter of John Edward and Ruth Naomi Van Gorder.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John, in 2008 and her brother, Edward VanGorder.
Jean is survived by her 3 daughters, Ruth Cadwgan (Gordon), Mildred Jefferies (Scott), and Debra Clark (Bobby). Grandmother to Lois Slusser, Larry Williams, Kerri McCall, Rob Clark, Joshua Clark, Andrew Jefferies, and Jennifer Clark. Great grandmother to Samantha Walsh, Mary Leverette, Ayden Lewis, Kylie Lewis. Great Great Grandmother to Timothy Walsh, Grayson Leverette, and Liam Walsh. She is also survived by her to 2 sisters, Carol Znacko and Mary Ellen Dawson.
Jean was a graduate of Claymont High School Class of 1947. She enjoyed spending time with her extensive family, her even larger church family, and garage sales. She was a joyful light to all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

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