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Eric Schelin Obituary
Eric Russell Schelin
Eric Russell Schelin, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend to all passed away suddenly in Portland, Oregon. A severe asthma attack and cardiac arrest took our huge smile from us.
Eric was born to Ken and Kathy Schelin on May 5, 1976, in Butte, Montana. He grew up in Walkerville with his sister and best friend, Dana, and many cousins and friends. He attended Kennedy Elementary, Butte High School and Montana Tech, graduating with honors.
Eric started working at a young age, beginning with yard work, a paper route, odd jobs and waiting tables. He worked at the S&L Ice Cream Parlor in high school and then moved on to bartending at the Double Eagle Casino and then General Manager of the Treasure Chest casino.
Eric moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2000 where he worked full time as a contract negotiator at Williams Communications while attending the University of Tulsa College of Law. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree with honors in 2002. He was also awarded the Student Bar Associations Presidents award. After receiving his degree Eric began his law career with the Frederic Dorwart firm of Tulsa. He recently moved to Oregon and joined a new start up firm in Portland.
Eric was an accomplished attorney, pilot, sailor and entrepreneur. He enjoyed the lake, socializing and spending time with family and friends. Eric began traveling at a young age. He went to Germany while in High school, New York and later in life to Venezuela and just about every state in the union. He was adventurous, the life of the party and always had the biggest smile.
He is survived by his parents: Ken and Kathy Schelin; grandfather, Bob Velvick; sister, Dana Schelin and her children: Abby and Ethan Rice; uncles and aunts: Tony and Kathy Jangula, Diane Jangula, Joe and Debbie Rask, Joe Jangula and Kellie Parini, Fred and Dicie Jangula, Jim and Barb Scott and Joe Pesanti. He also leaves the Schelin family, a multitude of cousins and friends including those with a special place in his heart, Heather Martzolf and son, Gavin Bridges and Daniel Hernandez.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Tony and Donna Jangula, Doreen Velvick, Myron Schelin, uncle Charley Jangula and aunts Debbie McLaughlin and Cathy Pesanti.
A memorial service for Eric will be held on Saturday April 6th in the Duggan Dolan Chapel at 11:00am with visitations from 10:00am to 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers or donations the family asks for your prayers and kindness to others always. A smile is contagious. Thank you everyone for your caring thoughts, support and prayers.
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Portland´s beach day 2
Andre Campbell
May 21, 2024
Portland´s beach day 1
Andre Campbell
May 21, 2024
Loving the view in Portland
Andre Campbell
May 21, 2024
Enjoying new church family!
Andre Campbell
May 21, 2024
Andre Campbell
May 21, 2024
I so sad to hear of Eric’s passing. He will be deeply missed. Eric was an incredible friend and human. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Todd Scoggins
May 8, 2024
To the Schelin family my name is Todd, A Friend in Oklahoma, and I just learned about Eric‘s passing and I’m in shocked saddness.
I want to share my condolences with you all. Eric was a bright light and a very special man. He had his share of challenges, like we all do, but I can’t believe he’s no longer with us. I’m so sorry
Michael R Pesanti
April 12, 2024
So sorry to hear about Eric's passing. May God bless and comfort you all in this difficult time.
Eileen Jantz
April 11, 2024
Eric was our neighbor in Tulsa. He was a most considerate, friendly and a wonderful neighbor. Charlie and I extend our sincere condolences to his entire family. We visited with Eric on many occasions and he spoke so lovely of his parents and family. Lost too soon We will keep him and his family in our prayers. We fondly remember the New Year’s Eve when our back lawn caught fire (another neighbor shot off cherry bomb that lit up our grass. Eric annd his roommate ended up helping us control the blaze until Tulsa Fire arrived. Afterwards we all sat around our kitchen table enjoying New Year’s Eve cocktails. . We remember him fondly such a nice nice young man. So very sorry for your loss.
Heather Layne
April 8, 2024
My condolences. Eric had a smile that was contagious. I am glad I got to know such a bright, loving soul. I will miss you cousin.
Greg and Kathy (Brunell) Redekopp
April 5, 2024
Kathy, Ken and Dana,
We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Eric was such a friendly, happy and wonderful person! Our deepest sympathy is with you at this very sad time.
Bill n Teri Tregear
April 4, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. So sorry for your loss.
Tracey Aguilar (Johnson)
April 2, 2024
Dana and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Eric. It has been decades since I last saw Eric but his smile and kindness towards others is something I remember vividly to this day.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I pray that with time, memories you made together will bring some comfort.
Pat & Jan
April 2, 2024
Dear Kathy, Ken, Dana and all the family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Love and prayers,
Pat & Jan Munday
Marty smith
April 2, 2024
So sorry for your loss my prayers for your family
Elena avila
April 1, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Darrell Willyard
April 1, 2024
What a terrific guy. We nicknamed him "Happy" at the gym where we became friends. He was a beautiful person both inside and out. He will be missed.
Betty Shaw
March 31, 2024
I had the pleasure to work with Eric at the double eag.e he was so full of in smiling all the time so sad to hear he passed so young my prayers to his family bless you all
Fred G Dalbec
March 30, 2024
Eric's good-natured personality and exuberance will be missed by all of us who knew him.
Tim and Kandi
March 27, 2024
Tim and I were so sad to learn about Eric. We cannot imagine your pain. Please know that we are thinking of you. May you find comfort and strength.
Chrissy
March 26, 2024
I met Eric when we were in Junior Achievement together in high school. I remember badly wanting to be his friend because of his outgoing personality and forever smile on his face. We became friends and we had way too many shenanigans in high school to even remember or even mention! This breaks my heart to know that Eric left at such a young age. My heart goes out to his loved ones and I pray they find peace in knowing that he so positively affected so many people. ❤
Wendy Straub (Zawada)
March 26, 2024
Dearest Schelin Family,
This is such sad news- I feel blessed to have shared so many laughs with Eric at the Double Eagle back in the day.
I miss all of you and think about the times I came and visited your house, such special memories!! You are in my thoughts and prayers, sending much love and smiles❤!!
Wendy Zawada
Elena Nelson
March 26, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. Eric and I went to school together and worked at S&L icecream. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Elena Nelson
Patti Mahoney
March 26, 2024
I’m so sorry for your great loss, Eric was a wonderful person. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Joanne and Jim Cortese
March 26, 2024
God bless Eric and all who loved him. Best wishes and happy memories of the Schelin family.
Millie and Dennis Rigby
March 26, 2024
So so sorry Kathy, Ken and Dana. What a guy. He had a personality like no other. The first time we met him was like he had known us forever. He was such a great individual. I always knew he would go far in life. Way too young to pass away but God has bigger plans for him. Our deepest sympathy and prayers. May God help you through this tough time.
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