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Duncan McCulloch
09/11/1935 — 10/19/2005
From Pasco, WA, US | Born in Workington, England
Duncan McCulloch
Duncan McCulloch, 67, of Pasco passed away October 19, 2005 at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 11, 1938 to Melita Morley McCulloch and Samuel McCulloch in Workington, England.
He left school at 14 his father died so Duncan quit his formal schooling and went to work in the coal mines to help support his mother and younger brother. He studied mining engineering in his spare time. At 21 he left the coal mines and worked for the National Electric board and changed his major to electrical engineering.
Duncan emigrated to America in 1969 and worked for the New Jersey Power and Light Company.
In 1973, Duncan found the teachings of ECKANKAR. He learned that each person is a divine being who comes to life on Earth with a spiritual purpose. Lifetime after lifetime, Soul grows in love and grace, ultimately to become a co-worker with God. A lifetime is a precious gift, an opportunity for spiritual growth and service to others. Most of all, life brings Soul the purity of love, compassion, and grace. Each of us travels a path of spiritual unfoldment, only partly visible to others. This is the secret inner side of life, our private communication with God. Birth and death mark the journey of Soul. The translation from one stage of experience to another is but a further step on Souls journey home to God.
Duncan is Soul: an eternal individual spark of God, who can never die, but who has left this arena for a new one.
In 1980, Duncan was ordained as an ECK Cleric and shortly thereafter moved his family to the Tri-Cities to work at the Hanford Works in the Electrical Utilities Department. His final position was in the Electrical Dispatch Center. He retired in Oct. 2000 and spent his remaining years enjoying extensive world travel.
He is survived by his wife Margaret; daughters Heather Ortiz and Claire McCulloch; nine grandchildren: Heather, Lauren, David, John and Gordon McCulloch of Pittsburg, PA, Logan Craig, Mason and Jaxon Ortiz of Pasco, and Avery Elizabeth McCulloch-Hutton of Richland. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews in America, England, New Zealand and Australia. Duncan was well-loved by All.
A memorial service to celebrate Duncans life will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005 at Einans Funeral Home, Richland. Refreshments will follow at 4107 Acacia Court in Pasco.
The warmth from Duncans blue eyes, beautiful smile and golden heart can melt an iceberg. That is what stands out to me about Duncan. It was not his stunningly good looks, but his warmth. I feel so privileged and grateful to know Duncan and to experience a powerhouse for Love the likes of Duncan. My heart and warm thoughts go out to Margaret in this time of transition.
All my love,
George
It was so wonderful to know Duncan. He was and is one of the sweetest, gentlest men I have had the priviledge to know. Duncan-Soul, I wish you well on your new journey. It has been my great joy to touch your great heart. Thank you!
Duncan it was an honour to know you. Duncan will be remembered for who he was, a gentle man with a loving heart. He will be sadly missed by all. Love and kind thoughts to you Margaret and girls.
Deborah.
Margaret, Sorry for your loss, although I only had the chance to meet Duncan a couple of times, I felt as if we had been friends for years. He was a kind and gentle man who freely gave of himself, not only for his family, but also to anyone who came into contact with him. When I was in his presence, he had a very calming affect on me and I know he was deeply loved by his family. As I go through my own life, I only wish that I could strive to be more like him, and to be as loved by so many. I thank you Duncan, for the brief time that we had together, and to you Margaret, I wish I could take away your hurt, but I saw the love you two had together, it was in your eyes, and in your faces when you sat in the company of your family. Your smiles, told it all
We love you both and will miss him deeply.
We met Duncan and Margaret through the mutual connection of our granddaughter Avery McCulloch-Hutton. My husband and I enjoyed getting to know Duncan and Margaret through a few dinners and Trivial Pursuit game playing. Duncan was a remarkable man, very loving and compassionate. He showed a genuine interest in everyone he met. From the beginning of our relationship we knew we Duncan was a truly special man. I am confident that everyone who met Duncan felt the same way as we do. He will certainly be missed. I pray his family will find some comfort in knowing how much Duncan was loved by all who knew him.
My love and support are with you at this time, Margaret as I know all your fellow Brothers of the Leaf are.
May the blessings be.
Linda
Margaret,
I remember when Duncan first got diagnosed and special experiences that eased those first hospital stays. I did not know he was in hospice, but all Brothers of the Leaf are connected in the Light and Sound of God.
I will always treasure the times at Menucha and seminars and the wisdom and love you both shared with me.
Inez
Margaret,
Both your and Duncan’s presence were felt strongly by all of us at the roundtables at the worldwide. We’ll miss him. He is such a shining Soul. Love to you and your family.
When facing any decision, one would do well to consider what Duncan would do. Margaret, I learned so much from you and from Duncan during our Satsangs. I feel incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to study with you both. I send Duncan love and know such a special soul is on a delighful journey.
Love to you and your family, Margaret.
May the blessings be.
Beverly Allen
Dear Margaret,
My love goes out to you with all my heart. The times I spent with you and Duncan in our early years in Eck were of the best. I am happy to say Duncan is and always will be my brother__Such a loving Spirit. Claire’s painting, which I now only have in card form is a wonderful reminder of the love for life we all shared.
All My Love,
Jeff Hukill
As Duncan’s cousin, I remember him as a little boy – he was ten years younger than me, and also John, his younger brother. After Duncan emigrated we had no more contact until about eight years ago when our relationship was renewed after Bill and I had visited John’s grave in Cyprus. I have so enjoyed all the letters and photographs which have passed between us with the culmination of the visit by Duncan and Margaret to our home. It was a great pleasure to know him as an adult and I remember him with fondest love.
The warmth from Duncans blue eyes, beautiful smile and golden heart can melt an iceberg. That is what stands out to me about Duncan. It was not his stunningly good looks, but his warmth. I feel so privileged and grateful to know Duncan and to experience a powerhouse for Love the likes of Duncan. My heart and warm thoughts go out to Margaret in this time of transition.
All my love,
George
It was so wonderful to know Duncan. He was and is one of the sweetest, gentlest men I have had the priviledge to know. Duncan-Soul, I wish you well on your new journey. It has been my great joy to touch your great heart. Thank you!
Duncan it was an honour to know you. Duncan will be remembered for who he was, a gentle man with a loving heart. He will be sadly missed by all. Love and kind thoughts to you Margaret and girls.
Deborah.
Margaret, Sorry for your loss, although I only had the chance to meet Duncan a couple of times, I felt as if we had been friends for years. He was a kind and gentle man who freely gave of himself, not only for his family, but also to anyone who came into contact with him. When I was in his presence, he had a very calming affect on me and I know he was deeply loved by his family. As I go through my own life, I only wish that I could strive to be more like him, and to be as loved by so many. I thank you Duncan, for the brief time that we had together, and to you Margaret, I wish I could take away your hurt, but I saw the love you two had together, it was in your eyes, and in your faces when you sat in the company of your family. Your smiles, told it all
We love you both and will miss him deeply.
We met Duncan and Margaret through the mutual connection of our granddaughter Avery McCulloch-Hutton. My husband and I enjoyed getting to know Duncan and Margaret through a few dinners and Trivial Pursuit game playing. Duncan was a remarkable man, very loving and compassionate. He showed a genuine interest in everyone he met. From the beginning of our relationship we knew we Duncan was a truly special man. I am confident that everyone who met Duncan felt the same way as we do. He will certainly be missed. I pray his family will find some comfort in knowing how much Duncan was loved by all who knew him.
My love and support are with you at this time, Margaret as I know all your fellow Brothers of the Leaf are.
May the blessings be.
Linda
Margaret,
I remember when Duncan first got diagnosed and special experiences that eased those first hospital stays. I did not know he was in hospice, but all Brothers of the Leaf are connected in the Light and Sound of God.
I will always treasure the times at Menucha and seminars and the wisdom and love you both shared with me.
Inez
Margaret,
Both your and Duncan’s presence were felt strongly by all of us at the roundtables at the worldwide. We’ll miss him. He is such a shining Soul. Love to you and your family.
When facing any decision, one would do well to consider what Duncan would do. Margaret, I learned so much from you and from Duncan during our Satsangs. I feel incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to study with you both. I send Duncan love and know such a special soul is on a delighful journey.
Love to you and your family, Margaret.
May the blessings be.
Beverly Allen
Dear Margaret,
My love goes out to you with all my heart. The times I spent with you and Duncan in our early years in Eck were of the best. I am happy to say Duncan is and always will be my brother__Such a loving Spirit. Claire’s painting, which I now only have in card form is a wonderful reminder of the love for life we all shared.
All My Love,
Jeff Hukill
As Duncan’s cousin, I remember him as a little boy – he was ten years younger than me, and also John, his younger brother. After Duncan emigrated we had no more contact until about eight years ago when our relationship was renewed after Bill and I had visited John’s grave in Cyprus. I have so enjoyed all the letters and photographs which have passed between us with the culmination of the visit by Duncan and Margaret to our home. It was a great pleasure to know him as an adult and I remember him with fondest love.
Duncan was my first cousin, my father his uncle jim
i had not seen duncan since i was a little girl and knew his younger brothe known as baby john much better
i caught up with duncan via our other first cousin irene, her mum was evelyn, sam and jim’s younger sister
Duncan will always be loved and remembered as the brother I never had.
God bless and keep you Cuzzie Bro.
Ellis
The kindest,loving friend to
all who new you Duncan.You will always be in our hearts.
Judy
We wanted to send a note to express our sympathy at the passing of Duncan. We have great memories of sharing time and much laughter in your home.
As a Cancer survivor I was encouraged along my healing path by the positive attitude that Duncan displayed as he fought the disease, we are brothers in the battle against this scourge.
We will miss him, on the remainder of lifes journey.
Margaret, Heather, Claire and families, I was saddened to learn of Duncan’s passing. He was a warm and compassionate person. I will never forget the camping in the rain and wind and trying to eat dinner. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love, Denise, Ashley, Brittney, and Ryan Burford
Duncan, thank you for such
special memories.
Karen,Ross,Isabella & Rowena
We will be with you in our thoughts on the 5th. Love from Linda, Gary, Jane, Philip and Bronwyn.
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