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Eric Carroll Sandvig

1952 - 2022

Eric Carroll Sandvig obituary, 1952-2022, Lynchburg, VA

BORN

1952

DIED

2022

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Eric Sandvig Obituary

Eric Carroll Sandvig, 70, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his home. He was the loving husband of Wanda Martin Sandvig for 44 years.

Born on April 26, 1952, in Norfolk, Va., he was a son of the late Carroll Owen and Sterling Knight Sandvig Behling.

He retired from Areva after thirty-five years of service, where he was Manager of Field Services. He was of the Lutheran faith. He was an avid reader and loved the outdoors, especially hiking. He was also an avid Mustang Cobra enthusiast.

In addition to his wife, Wanda, he is survived by his daughter, Dana Skirvin and her husband, John, of Rustburg; two sisters, Cynthia Horton and her husband, John, of Appomattox, and Jessica Coada, of Colfax, Wisc.; one brother, Gregory Sandvig and his wife, Carol, of Appomattox, Va.; and two grandchildren, Dylan River Skirvin and Chasin Rider Skirvin. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Joseph Sandvig.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior toi the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Pl. Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Diuguid Waterlick Chapel, is serving the family, 237-2722, On-line condolences may be made at www.diuguidfuneralservice.

Published by The News & Advance on Oct. 12, 2022.

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Linda and Jim Rapp

October 3, 2023

We are especially feeling the loss of our very special brother-in-law, Eric, today and tomorrow, October 4th. We love and miss him and his presence in our family.
He was just such a friendly, helpful, considerate family member. It´s comforting to think of Eric on his heavenly home.
Love, Linda and Jim

American Heart Association

October 12, 2022

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Diana Bare Martin

October 7, 2022

So sorry for your loss!

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21914 Timberlkae Rd., Lynchburg, VA

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21914 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA

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