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Erik Latimer Obituary
Downers Grove, Illinois: Aged 34, passed away with dignity June 4, 2008, in Downers Grove, Illinois. Erik was born July 7, 1973 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Brighton High School in Rochester, NY; Tulane University, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity; and Loyola University School of Law, in New Orleans, LA, where he earned his law degree and co-founded the Maritime Law Journal, The American Mariner. After seven years in private practice in New Orleans and Miami, he joined British Petroleum Legal in Chicago, Illinois in August 2005. He was a member of the Louisiana and Florida Bar Associations and the Maritime Law Association of the United States. He is survived by his beloved wife Megen Anderson, their baby Elizabeth Jane "Libby" Latimer, his father Lee Latimer of Oakland, California; his grandmother Elizabeth Martin of Brooklyn, Michigan, Godchildren Austa and James Jensen of Spring Lake, Michigan and Gabrielle Cousin of Lacombe, Louisiana. Erik's mother Sally A. Martin and his grandparents August Martin, Bob Latimer, and Jane Latimer preceded him in death. Erik was an avid rugby player, skier, diver, sailor, hiker, fisherman, and golfer. He enjoyed reading, writing, baking, traveling, spending time with friends and all things nautical. His greatest joys were his extended family and the joys of being a husband and father. He will be sadly missed by all who were touched by his love, grace, and joy of life.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 28, 11:00 am at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Chapel of the Palms, 621 W. Long Lake Rd., Troy, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the International Dyslexia Association or the American Brain Tumor Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Erik Latimer
martin hamilton
July 9, 2008
Megen, Libby (when you are old enough to read), Lee and others in the family. May your thoughts of Erik always bring glorious memories and a bit of laughter abut your life with Erik.
Jackie & Marty Hamilton
cindy & tom arnold
June 26, 2008
We shudder to imagine the heart ache you are enduring, and wish we could find the right words to comfort you in this very, very sad time. We are fortunate to have the memory of last summer in Chicago, which now is bitter-sweet, yet we are thankful to have it. Know that we are thinking of you often, with hopes that life may bring comfort to Erik's friends and family, who are enduring this very mournful point in time.
Marie Miele
June 25, 2008
Megen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I think of you and Erik everytime I pass the Board of Trade on Magazine Street.
Kimber-Lee Maston
June 25, 2008
Megen and Libby
We wish you the strength and emotion to continue life happily together and to forever help Libby through a life of knowing her father. I was lucky to have met the two of you in New Orleans and to have been inspired to laugh and have fun by Erik. He was an extremely intelligent and wonderful man. Hold tight to his memory and believe he is watching over you and Libby as you continue through life with him in your hearts and souls.
With Warmth and Love
Pete and Kim Maston (Schulze) New York
Breck & Christine Arnold
June 24, 2008
Megen, We offer our condolences and sympathy in your loss of Erik. I was glad to meet him when you traveled out to Arizona. You are in our thoughts.
Aunt Sandra,Uncle Steve Finn
June 22, 2008
We are deeply saddened about Erik's
passing. We will miss him greatly and will keep him in our hearts forever. We are honored to have known him and to have shared such wonderful times with both of you.
Marty and Jackie Hamilton
June 18, 2008
Megen and Lee, our condolences and may your thoughts of Erik always bring warm memories of your life with him.
Jackie & Marty Hamilton
Lois Sutton
June 17, 2008
Megen,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Erik's death. Please know that your "Where" family sends love, hugs and profound sympathy to you and your entire family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tripp Corl
June 17, 2008
We're so sorry to hear of your loss, it's hard to even believe. You are being thought of and prayed for - we certainly wish for you to be comforted through this very difficult time.
Tripp & Kelli Corl
Jim & Lynn (Joel, Devon & Nickolis) Landgraff
June 16, 2008
Latimer Family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. We all remember Eric during his childhood while living in Rochester,NY. Our three boys: Joel, Devon & Nickolis have memories of Eric. They recall playing on many sports teams with him. We all express our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time.
Bob Corl
June 14, 2008
Megie,
You've been given a diffcult path to walk, but YOU CAN WALK IT, because, as the song title suggests, HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD (ESPECIALLY MEGIE) IN HIS HANDS!!
Love & God Bless,
Aunt Shelly & Uncle Bob
Shelly Corl
June 14, 2008
We were so sad to learn of Erik's death and share your loss. We grieve with you and your family. Erik was a bright star on the rise and to be struck down in his prime is a shock to all. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jodi steinbauer
June 14, 2008
We had the pleasure of knowing Erik when he lived in Miami. He always seemed to enjoy and live each day to the fullest. His love for Megen and his family showed through and through.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the famliy in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love, Jodi, J.R. Erika and Julie Steinbauer
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