Eileen Detchon
Eileen Detchon
Eileen detchon was an elegant and charming actress who is best known for playing Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless and Kristen DiMera on Days of Our Lives.
She had a big heart and she touched many souls with her contagious laughter and smile. She will be deeply missed by so many.
Born on June 26, 1913
Eileen detchon was born on June 26, 1913 in Inglewood, California. She was the eldest child of three siblings and had a loving home with her parents Jerry and Bettie Said.
She graduated from San Marcos High School and went on to earn her degree in Fashion Merchandizing from California State University, Fresno. She married her husband of 35 years, Kevin Dykema and moved to Santa Maria, CA where they raised their family.
Her husband passed away from Mesothelioma in 1986. In 1987 she filed a lawsuit against the Railroad Industry and became the first person to win a wrongful death suit in the US for those who were exposed to asbestos.
She stayed in the area for many years after her husband’s death and enjoyed the company of her golfing friends at the Delphinians, Tumwater Valley and Tahoma Valley clubs in Tumwater. She also enjoyed trips to the casino and outlet stores for bargains.
Died on February 4, 1985
Eileen was born in Artesia, California on June 15, 1959. She rose to prominence as an actress and author. She is best known for playing Ashley Abbott on the daytime drama The Young and the Restless and Kristen DiMera on Days of Our Lives.
She was a beautiful woman who loved God first and loved her family and friends deeply. She touched many souls with her contagious laughter and beautiful smile.
Her loving nature and strong faith was reflected in the many ways she cared for her family, friends, church members and strangers throughout her life. She was a wonderful example of unconditional love and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She was a loyal wife and loving mother to her two children, Jeff and Brianne, and a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother to many. Her greatest joy was to spend time with her family and friends, whether it be by baking cookies or preparing a delicious meal for them.
Married Harry W. Bratsburg Morgan
Elegant and charming, Eileen was an actress who made her mark on daytime soaps. She played Ashley Abbott on the #1 rated The Young and the Restless and Kristen DiMera on Days of Our Lives.
In addition to her acting, she was also a writer. She co-authored the Death in Daytime mystery novel series.
Morgan’s career spanned six decades. He appeared in a wide variety of films and television roles, including Pete Porter in December Bride, Officer Bill Gannon on Dragnet, Amos Coogan on Hec Ramsey, and most notably as Colonel Sherman T. Potter on M*A*S*H (1975-83), for which he won an Emmy Award in 1980.
In his retirement, Morgan was able to devote his time to genetics research. He founded the Division of Biology at the California Institute of Technology, where his work produced seven Nobel Prize winners. The Division is still active today. During his lifetime, he published 22 books and 370 scientific papers.
Children
Eileen was the mother of four children. Her first son, Christopher, was born in 1940 and died in 1981. Her other sons were Charles and Paul. She also had two sisters, Marguerite and Arnold (deceased).
She was married to Harry W. Bratsburg Morgan for 35 years and their family had a wonderful life in Fresno, CA. During their marriage they grew in Christ, and were blessed with many wonderful friends who became a part of the family as well.
During her time in Fresno she met her soul mate Kevin Dykema. The two were married in May 1982.
She was a talented artist, who specialized in lacquer work. She grew up in Ireland and went to the Slade School of Art, where she developed her artistic skills. She later went to Paris and worked with a master craftsman of lacquer, Sugiwara-san, developing furniture and assessory designs that were both functional and decorative. Her designs combined her creative genius with her sensitivity to color and form, and she made a name for herself in the furniture and interior design worlds.
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