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Eric Williams Obituary

Williams, Eric Lee
Eric, age 39, passed away suddenly on May 13, 2009, in Aurora, Colorado. Eric was born December 31, 1969 in Des Moines, IA. and moved to Mesa, AZ. in 1985. He had been employed by AMERIPRIDE of Mesa until recently but had just moved to Colorado for a fresh start and a new job. He was also pursing a long time goal in Respiratory Therapy. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by mom, Gloria Lucas; dad, Leonard Williams, both of Gilbert; sister, Erin Curtis of Queen Creek, AZ.; grandfather, Leo Zagnoli of Des Moines; 4 children and 3 step children. A Celebration of his Life will be planned at a later date.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 24, 2009.

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Pamela Bartling

May 26, 2009

We are praying for healing and comfort for this entire family over this tragedy. Our God is loving and caring to heal Gloria's heart and comfort everyone who is morning this loss. Give them your loving peace and understanding at this time Lord and continue the work you have begun in their lives. Our memories of this wonderful young man will aid us in the healing process, and linger in our hearts forever. The trials of this life will not prevail in heaven, and his love for his kids will endure! Life is precious, handle with prayer! Pam Bartling, Des Moines, IA

Lisa Barnett

May 25, 2009

Lenny, Gloria and Erin,
I am so sorry about Eric. I have been remembering all the fun times in the neighborhood when Eric and I were kids. I will never forget Eric or the great times we had on Spring Street. I am thinking of you and sorry you have to go through this.

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