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Eric Bergstrom Obituary
Pompano Beach, FL - Eric J. Bergstrom, age 84, of Pompano Beach, Florida, died at home on October 13, 2018. Born on October 14, 1933 in Neenah, WI, he was the son of Dedric W. II and Agnes Forsythe Bergstrom. Eric is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Pompano Beach, FL.
Eric lived in Neenah until 1963 when he moved to the Cayman Islands. He graduated from Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, WI; Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH; and worked in Sales for Bergstrom Paper Company in Neenah and Chicago, IL.
Eric built an outstanding career in Tourism in the Cayman Islands starting with a small fishing and scuba diving resort, The Tortuga Club. He rose to leadership positions in the Cayman Islands Hotel Association, as Director of Tourism and Chairman of the Caribbean Hotel Association. He was awarded Member of the British Empire (MBE honorary) by Queen Elizabeth II (1969) and Pioneer in Tourism (Cayman Heroes Day 2017).
In addition to his wife, Eric is survived by his children, Sherry Lynn (Davy) Ebanks, Karie Bergstrom, Barrie Sue (Chuck) Quappe, Kristen William (Debi) and Eric James ll (Laura), all of Grand Cayman lsland, British West lndies; and his step-children Ken (Rae) Dunbrook of Ohio and Kim (Rob) Buckley of Florida. He is also survived by twenty-three grand-children and great grand-children. His siblings, Elizabeth (Betty) Cuming, Dedric W. III, and John Forsythe, preceded him in death. He is also survived by nephews Wally (Marshelle), John (Dianne) and Richard (Jennifer) Bergstrom of Neenah-Menasha, Bruce (Diane) Cuming of Yuma, AZ, and by his first wife, Suzy Broadway Soto (formerly of Menasha, WI), also of Grand Cayman.
Eric was a keen sailor, scuba diver and rugby player. In more recent years, Eric and Nancy lived in Arizona, traveled extensively around the world, finally settling in Florida. In both states, he served and prided himself as a volunteer (police) Ranger and enjoyed Bible study.
Memorial services celebrating Eric's life are planned for December 1, 2018 at the First Baptist Church Pompano Beach, FL and for December 9, 2018 in Grand Cayman.
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Tom Gilmore
May 14, 2021
I was wondering why I had not heard from Erik for quite some time now. He was a great fellow volunteer police citizen patrolman. Now I know we all lost a true friend who had a lot of faith as a good Christian. I am sure he is happy in the arms of his Lord. Rest well Erik! We have missed you. My condolences to the family!
Rhonda Guido
November 2, 2018
Thinking of you all at this sad time. May your memories get you through.
October 31, 2018
So sorry for you loss. May the God of all comfort continue to grant you strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
October 29, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort grant you strength during this difficult time.
October 28, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. May the God of comfort grant you strength during this time.
October 28, 2018
May the Father of tender mercies be with you.
Melissa Pioneer
October 28, 2018
With deepest sympathy on loss of your love one May it bring comfort you to know that he will return to the days of his youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25.
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