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ERIC PETER PHELPS

1969 - 2016

ERIC PETER PHELPS obituary, 1969-2016, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1969

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Yeager Funeral Home - Ligonier

1589 Lincoln Way South

Ligonier, Indiana

ERIC PHELPS Obituary

ERIC PETER PHELPS, 47, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 as the result of complications from a stroke. Born April 28, 1969 in Indianapolis, Ind., he was the son of J. Michael Phelps Jr. M.D. and Ellen L. Phelps. Eric graduated from Wittenberg University and was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He had served as an intern for Senator Richard Lugar, and participated in the People-to-People Collegiate Ambassador Program. Eric was employed by Accutemp as a CFSP, CC Corporate Chef/Sales Assistant. Eric enjoyed traveling to Marco Island, Fla. He was an avid sports enthusiast, played golf, enjoyed cooking, and loved wine tasting. Eric also enjoyed target shooting as a hobby. He is survived by the love of his life Sandy Trevino; stepchildren Andres, Anjelica, and Adriana; a grandchild, Aria of Fort Wayne; parents, J. Michael Phelps Jr. M.D. and Ellen Phelps of West Lafayette; a brother, Tad (Paula) Phelps of Pocatello, Idaho; along with nieces, Megan and Julia. A celebration of Eric's life is from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Casa's Banquet Room, 7545 West Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne (IN 46804). Memorials contributions may be made in his name to Mad Anthonys Children's Hope House www.childrenshopefw.org. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 3, 2017.

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Mindy Landis

January 12, 2017

Chad and Ellen, Sandy, Tad, everyone in the family. I'm so very sorry. Eric touched a lot of people's lives in a good way.

January 6, 2017

Mike and Ellen,

We are so very sorry for your loss. You have been in our thoughts since our conversation a few weeks ago.

John, Jr and Jackie
Robinson Tire

January 6, 2017

I'm so unimaginably sorry for your loss. Eric was one of most enjoyable people I have had the privilege of knowing. He had a kind heart and truly loved his family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Alice & Trent Swett

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John Chadwell

January 5, 2017

Mr and Mrs Phelps, I'm truly sorry for your loss. You have always been so good to myself and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Chadwell Family

Ken and Toby Knevel

January 4, 2017

It's been too many years since I've seen that smile (or was it a smirk?) on Eric's face. He had a heart as big as all outdoors, which is where he preferred to be. He must have inherited his playfulness from his mom and dad, Ellen and Michael. When visiting their cabin in northern Indiana, we were out in a boat together and I asked Eric to row his brother, Tad, and me across the lake. He didn't complain, but halfway through the effort, Eric took the paddle and with a backward flick, splashed me good - soaking me to the skin. I didn't know a young boy could laugh so hard or be so devious. He said something about someone needing a bath.
It's been too many years since I've seen Eric. Now I see him in all his goodness and glory, and forever will.

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