Jacqueline Born's Obituary
Jacqueline Born (Bombrys, Eck), passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Francina Bombrys, brother, Jerry Bombrys, daughter, Candy Rippel and son, Ric Eck.
Jackie, the Matriarch of the Eck/Born Tribe, is loved by so, so many people from near and far. She was known as “Mom/Ma” to countless friends that any of her “Rotten Kids” brought home. She was a dedicated LPN (licensed practical nurse), primarily caring for the elderly. Born in Toledo, Ohio, she spent most of her years in the Columbus, Ohio area. She and her beloved husband of 47 years, Terry, spent 22 years as snow birds, traveling from Ohio to South Texas and many points in between.
Devoted Mother to Lynne (Mike) Riley, Dave (Kim) Eck, Pete (Linda) Eck, Mike (Julia) Eck, Chris Eck, Terry (Rhonda) Born, Nina (Lois) Born. Grandchildren, Chris Rippel, Shawn Shirley, Jack Shirley, Jeff Eck, Jenn Eck, Suzan Eck, Josh Eck, Ben Eck, Sam Eck along with numerous great grandchildren, extended family members and friends.
There will be a Celebration of Life held on her birthday, Sunday, July 2, 2023. Time and place to be determined.
In honor of her memory, donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association or Susan G Komen Foundation.
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