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Eric brought so much kindness and compassion to Mayflower Church during his time there. He was always warm and positive and easy to love. He will be so missed.
Ivars and Susan Zadvinskis
January 13, 2026 | Other


Grand Rapids, Michigan
May 14, 1935 – Jan 1, 2026 (Age 90)
Eric C. Britcher, who lived and loved with abundance, entered into the joys of Heaven on January 1, 2026, at the age of 90. He's reunited with the love of his life, Dorothy.Family was Eric's delight! He is survived by his children, Curtis (Vicky), Cheryl, Dina (David), Bram (Thuy);...
Read MoreEric brought so much kindness and compassion to Mayflower Church during his time there. He was always warm and positive and easy to love. He will be so missed.
Ivars and Susan Zadvinskis
January 13, 2026 | Other
What an honor to be in Gods army with such a wonderful servant. Hold on to Gods promises.
Michael Cobb
January 10, 2026 | Friend
I was blessed by knowing him through my time at Degage. You could always feel God´s presence with him. A rare and remarkable man of God. Bob Kreter
Bob Kreter
January 10, 2026 | Work

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College for Officer Training
January 08, 2026 | Des Plaines
I served with Eric for several years as chaplains at Porter Hills. He was a wonderful spiritual mentor and friend to me and so many others. Eric was a person who was filled with so many of the Fruits of the Spirit; kindness, goodness, faithfulness, patience, long suffering, meekness, self-control. I rejoice that he has gone onto Glory and now lives in the presence of his Lord and Savior. Rev. Nancy Claus
Rev. Nancy Claus
January 07, 2026 | Work
Thank you for your service Sir
V. Scott
January 05, 2026 | Other
Eric was a very special and wonderful man. So sincere and so kind. May perpetual light shine upon him. He´s earned his reward.
Mary and Lon Barr
January 05, 2026 | Other
I met Eric, when I joined the Salvation Army Advisory Board in Grand Rapids. I attended a National Conference with him in Dallas, TX, and quickly discovered he was a "ROCK STAR". Everyone seemed to know him and was so happy to see him. I remember lots of hugs and prayers. I knew I had to get to know this guy! He welcomed me and was genuinely concerned about me and wanted me to be a successful board member. Always a smile, always an encouraging word, he was someone I always looked...
Diane Wynsma Hyland
January 05, 2026 | Other
It is sad to learn of Eric´s passing. He touched so many lives and made the world a better place. I will be forever grateful for his foresight in establishing the Men´s Bible Study groups at Mayflower Congregational Church.
Greg Rhodes
January 03, 2026