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Eric Franz Obituary
Eric was born November 16, 1964, in Orange County, California, to Steven Gustav Franz and Donna Marie Jacobs Franz. He grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School in 1983. Eric served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in The Connecticut Hartford Mission. He attended Ricks College, and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Communications in 1991 from Idaho State University.
On August 5, 1988 he married Heidi Lyn Hix in the Idaho Falls Temple. Eric and Heidi made their home in Menan, Idaho where they raised their five children. Eric worked in Purchasing and Sales, and recently as a loan officer for Mountain America Credit Union.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in various positions as a teacher, in the Bishopric, Young Mens, and Elders Quorum. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He never missed a week of handwriting a letter to one of his four missionary sons. He had incredible pride in his children and their stalwart efforts in the church. All who knew Eric experienced his sense of humor and love of his family.
Eric is survived by his loving wife, Heidi Lyn Hix Franz of Menan, ID; father, Steven Gustav Franz of Salt Lake City, UT; son, Joshua Eric (Kelly) Franz of Cottonwood Heights, UT; son, Justin Grant (Breonna) Franz of Rupert, ID; son, Noah Steven Franz of Provo, UT; son, Nathan Walter Franz of Menan, ID; daughter, Savana Lyn Franz of Menan, ID; sister, Heidi (Mario) Bettolo of Kaysville, UT; brother, Jarred (Leslie) Franz of Salt Lake City, UT; brother, Brandon (Monica) Franz of West Jordan, UT; and two grandchildren, Jud and Isabelle.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Franz and father-in-law, Veldon Hix.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday July 1 at the Menan Stake Center, with Bishop Greg Nelson officiating.
The viewing will be held Wednesday, June 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Menan Stake Center, 698 North 3600 East, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the Stake Center. Burial will be at the Grant Central Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at eckersellfuneralhome.com.
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Debbie Butterfield
July 1, 2021
I remember he had a good sense of humor. He was dedicated to his family and church. He always made a effort to say hi to you. He will be missed.
Brent Poole
June 30, 2021
Heidi my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I don't know what to say other than Lean on those around you, family and friends and know we are all concerned for you and your family and want to help anyway we can. May God bless and keep you and your family always.
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Rand Watson
June 29, 2021
Heidi and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and pray you are comforted. I thoroughly enjoyed being in the bishopric with Eric. Of course he couldn't help but bring humor into certain situations that arose, but he always brought the spirit of Christ to the meetings. His genuineness was reflected in how he spoke, you knew he cared and wanted to help. He will be missed dearly. With our sincere sympathy and love, Rand & Caroline Watson
Elaine Simmons
June 28, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. This has not been a good month for you and you family. Know of our concern and love for you all.
Kathy King Baer
June 28, 2021
Eric was a wonderful school friend. He, a few friends and I used to sit in the halls by our lockers and enjoy one another's company. Good memories.
April Kettner
June 28, 2021
Heidi & family,
So sorry for your lost. He was a great guy. Loved him so much. I know you guys don't know me but I am Eric's cuz, I grew up in Anaheim California. When I was younger Eric and his family would trade off every year spending time with each other. Eric was always funny and always played games on us kids since he was the oldest. He will sadly be missed. Miss you Eric. Please take care of your mom and grandma and grandpa Jacobs.
Richard George
June 28, 2021
My condolences to the family. Eric is my cousin we grew up as kids together. Playing hip hop in the basement etc. I'm so sorry for your loss. Life is so short.
Judy Wright
June 28, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Eric was a wonderful man and I have enjoyed knowing him. He was always happy and loving. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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