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Twenty-five years ago I walked through the doorway of a tiny refurbished house on Dixon St. Within minutes I knew this was going to be the job of my life. So who exactly do I work for? With the smile I hold dear, Eric says, ‘Now that there's three of us, just think of it like this, I'm the President, Jim is the Vice President and you get to be the employee'! Then Eric reached out to all corners of AK and beyond sharing his expertise in every field of research imaginable. Since the day I had to leave, I missed you. Today I miss you more.
I first met Eric at UAF in the sixties. Enjoyed him then and again in 2003 when we had a quick visit in Juneau and played catchup on where our lives had taken us. Our visits, even separated by decades, are a valued memory.
I met Eric and Jo when we (Clair and Toni Markey) moved to Juneau in 1964 and lived on Lena Loop about two cabins away from them. He was a delight, always cheerful and a most kind hearted person. I left in 1970, but Clair remained in Alaska. Clair, a basketball player and coach, also recently passed on June 20th. It is so sad to suffer these losses. Condolences, prayers and love to all from, Toni DePaiva
I enjoyed Eric's company and will miss him very much. Blessings to his friends and family.
To Eric and his family: Few men like Eric have graced our path; he had an enormous gift of treating every individual he met like they were the most important person he would meet that day. From first grade, to high school basketball, to the St. Paul Singers, and life in general, he added his extraordinary talent, love and caring. We're not ready to let you go, dear friend, but the only saving grace is knowing you are with our creator and your beloved son, Mark. God Bless you and we know we'll see you again! Marlene Ciraulo