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Eric Brueland Obituary
Eric lost his herioc battle with cancer and is now with his beloved son Marc Brueland who died of cancer in October 25, 2003. Eric was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa and joined the Navy at 17. He travelled the world during his 21 year military career, during which time he met his wife of 36 years Georgene. The couple moved to San Diego in 1972 where he served the remaining years of his military career and just recently retired from Hamiliton-Sundstrand Corporation. Unfortunately, his retirement was filled with cancer treatments and hospitalizations. But he never missed the opportunity to get in a few rounds of golf and always listened to the music of Nightwish. Eric is survived by his wife Georgene, beloved daughter Erin Nicole, sister Sonja Shimkus and nieces Diane and Carol, sister and brother-in-law Judith and Harold DeVries and extended family Tuomas Holopainen, Kirsti Nortia-Holopainen and Pentti Holopainen of Finland. In memory of Eric and Marc please donate to cancer research. Their courage was an example for all who fight this disease.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com
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Linda L Davenport
December 7, 2007
To the Brueland Family,
I am signing your guest book today as a stranger who is only familiar with the name "Brueland" from the many newspaper entries these past few years, and as one who shares the journey in grief. After my loss of my entire immediate family 3 years ago, I started to notice your tributes you wrote each year. When I came across Eric's name a few weeks ago, I felt like I lost a family member, even though we have never met. Funny how grief brings people's souls together. I just wanted to express my sincere sympathy for all you have gone through these past few years. May you find peace and comfort in all the good memories!
Linda Davenport
Lynn OByrne
November 27, 2007
Georgene, Erin, Judith and Harold, I just had to extend my sympathy to you in the loss of Eric.
There was always a quiet dignity about him. Know that people care and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care Always, Lynn O'Byrne Dental Hygienist
Jennifer Gillon
November 21, 2007
To Mrs.Brueland and Erin,
It was such a pleasure to speak with you today. Life doesn't always make sense yet it must go on if your part of the living. My heart will always have a place for Marc as long as I am alive. I am very sorry for your recent loss. I would love to get together at a more appropriate time and have coffee or something. Erin is welcome to email. Your in my prayers.
Nate Harrison, M.D.
November 19, 2007
Georgene and Erin:
I am sorry to hear of your loss.
I wanted to give condolescences
from Susan and me.
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Sonja Shimkus
November 18, 2007
Georgene and Erin - So sorry we didn't make it in time to see Eric before he came to the end of his journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we will be thinking of you tomorrow during Eric's service. Hope to see you soon. Love, Sonja and family
Nancy Horiye
November 18, 2007
Dear Georgene and Erin,
I wanted to express my condolences and heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you both and your family during this difficult time. If you should need anything, please don't hesitate to ask.
Always,
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