Eric Gossett Obituary
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He was born on March 19, 1962, to Don and Sue (Lakin) Gossett in Belvue, NE.
Eric worked the past five years as Associate Director, Systems of Care, with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Prior to his current position, he was employed with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for 18 years.
Eric graduated in 1980 from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. He then went on to play baseball at Johnson County Community College and Kansas State University of Manhattan, Kansas.
On June 11, 1988, he married Shelly Saathoff. They lived in San Antonio, Texas for the first five years of marriage. The following three years found them living in Salina, Kansas. Eric and Shelly established their permanent home to raise their two daughters in Shawnee, Kansas.
Eric enjoyed running marathons and participating in any activities that included the outdoors. He loved spending time with family and playing with the grandkids.
Eric is survived by his loving wife, Shelly, his daughters, Calah and husband Bobby Courtney (grandsons Joe and Cooper), Rayanna and husband Cody McMoran (granddaughter Dawn), his mom, Sue Gossett, and brother, Chad Gossett and wife Mirian, and so many loving family members.
In lieu of flowers, if you feel led to honor Eric's life, the family requests donations to MD Anderson Cancer Center – Patient Care. We have created a link for donations in honor of Eric Gossett. Click Here to visit the giving page.
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Dave Jenkins
May 12, 2023
Eric has been one of all time favorites during my time with GSK. He will be missed by all.
Tony Burnett
May 12, 2023
I worked with Eric for several years at GSK. Not only was he a phenomenal partner, but one of the kindest people I have ever met. He adored his wife and children, and always talked about how great they were. Those were definitely highlight years in my life. He never took anything for granted. I didnt see him much the past several years as careers get in the way. But I would consider him to be a friend. What a great guy! He will be missed!
Delvin Jackson
May 12, 2023
I worked Eric during my time at GSK. While I didn´t work directly with Eric, I had the privilege to getting acquainted at regional and national meetings. A consummate professional, quick to help others, and a look at what good looks like. He will be sorely missed by all !!!
Tom Robinson
May 12, 2023
I´m so sorry to hear this news. Eric was a wonderful man. I have a funny story about Eric. We were roommates during a meeting years ago at Big Cedar. If you have never stayed there you have to imagine every room had several stuffed animals and very rustic decor. I came back to the room from having drinks at the bar and Eric was doing some work on his bed. He also had the French doors open to take in the fresh air. When I walked into the room I looked at the TV and noticed a large owl standing on the piece of furniture the TV was on. At first I thought it was another stuffed animal but as I took another step the owl twisted its head, looked at me and spread its wings and flew out the door. I will never forget looking at Eric and saying did you see that, how long has that owl been in the room? He rolled over and smiled and put his thumb to his mouth and tipped it to insinuate having a drink and said "I think you have had to much to drink." That moment still puts a smile on my face. That owl could have been there for who knows how long because Eric was wrapped up in doing his work. He will be sadly missed by those that had the privilege of knowing him.
We worked at GSK together several years ago.
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