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Eric Sweet Obituary

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Eric Sweet, a thoughtful artist and adjunct professor at the University of Missouri, was born Sept. 15, 1970, and left us suddenly Monday, April 6, 2015.

An informal memorial was held Saturday evening, April 11, 2015, at Cosmo Park in the Lamb Shelter.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made toward The Eric Sweet Memorial scholarship Fund to support future generations of young artists who share his passion. Donations may be sent to Brenda Warren, A126 Fine Arts Building, University of Missouri Dept. Of Art, Columbia, MO 65211-6090.

He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Catherine Armbrust of Columbia; father, Noel Sweet of LaBelle; siblings, Ron (Ellen) Sweet and Diane Sweet; nieces and nephews; and other wonderful family members and friends.

His wit and humor will be missed by so many.

Eric was preceded in death by a sister, Debra Sweet of Dusseldorf, Germany (formerly of LaBelle), in 2009; mother Fay E. Sweet on Aug. 25, 2014; a brother in infancy, Randal; and a nephew, Ryan Sweet in 2013.

Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-Whig from Apr. 28 to Apr. 30, 2015.

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Michelle & Anders Marquardsen

April 29, 2015

our thoughts are with you.

Roger Armbrust

April 28, 2015

Prayers for Eric and all who love him. Bless.

Catherine Armbrust

April 28, 2015

Thank you for publishing this lovely note about my husband.
The link to donate to the scholarship fund at Mizzou is https://donatetomu.missouri.edu/givedirect/Item.aspx?item_id=252

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