Eric Paul Friedlander

Eric Friedlander Obituary

Eric Paul Friedlander Beloved son and brother, Eric passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2009. After many years of studying and teaching in Marin County, he established two karate schools and at the time of his death was involved in computer programming. Eric loved the outdoors and spent many hours gardening, bicycling and fishing with his friends. He was 50 years old. Preceded in death by his father Richard; he leaves behind his mother Nancy and his two sisters, Lisa and Anne. Memorial service is pending. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Eric's name to the Terwilliger Nature Education Programs at Wildcare, 76 Albert Park Lane, San Rafael, CA 94901. http://www.wildcarebayarea.org

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Aug. 10, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Eric Friedlander

9 Entries

Kathie Schlangen-Lostan

August 24, 2009

Horrible, Awful, Unbelievable, I still can't comprehend it. I am so sorry for you Mrs. Friedlander, Lisa and Ann. Eric was a great person, I remember all those weekends and long summer weeks at the Vineyard, playing, laughing, fighting, sailing, jeeping, learning to grow up with good caring people around us.The Friedlander house was rated number ONE as the best snack, book, hammock, trampoline, and horse house at the Vineyard and Eric was a big part of that. I believe he holds the record for fender-benders of the Vineyard driving set. Eric will be sorely missed by everyone that ever got to know him as a boy, teenager and adult.
Kathie Schlangen Lostan

Liz Cooperrider

August 24, 2009

Dear Nancy, Anne, and Lisa,

I am so terribly sorry; my heart sunk when I heard the news. I wish I could do more than to express my sadness and wish for your strength during this time.

My memories of Eric will always be fond ones of our care-free days as kids at the Vineyard. We had so many good times; riding, swimming, sailing, 4-wheeling, playing at the river, cookouts, trampolining, and wonderful dinners at your house. As one of the younger Vinyard kids I remember Eric as always being kind and a big brother you could look up to. He was an all around nice guy.

Eric, and your wonderful family hold a very dear place in my heart.

All my love and best wishes,

Liz (Schlangen) Cooperrider

susan dayton

August 22, 2009

Nancy Lisa Anne my thoughts go out to you at this sad time. thinking of the memories of the vineyards. always in my thoughts
Fondly
Susan Dayton

Tony Reyes

August 22, 2009

Shocking...Eric was a good friend and a student for so many years. Had so many good memories not just from training but also trips in the Philippines. TONY REYES, Founder Karate USA

August 14, 2009

Nancy;
I'll always remember Eric. Years ago, he took me boating on the lake. At first I was a little scared; but he immediately reassured me and even taught me a little bit. He was a very competent sailor and I had a lot of fun. Much later, we worked together for a summer; and he was always cheerful and easy to be around. I will always have only warm and happy memories of him.
I'm so very sorry for your loss; you are in my thoughts.

- Sara Shain -

Allan Vogt

August 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to Eric's family. He will be missed by all of his friends who remember him as a really fun and outgoing person. Allan Vogt

Bob Scavullo

August 11, 2009

Nancy,

Only 2 weeks ago Barbara and I saw Eric fishing at the lake.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Peace,

Bob Scavullo

August 11, 2009

Dear Nancy;
I am so very sorry. My daughter and granddaughter are forever grateful to him for his help at a crucial time. My heart hurts for you and his sisters,and know that I love you all. Miriam Shain

August 10, 2009

I knew Eric from the days at the Vinyard, I remember spending hrs on their trampolin going 4 wheeling and getting stuck.
I remember Dick always had his work parties to Little Sulpher creek in the spring. I remember his Mom and Dad were really good people and that they alway treated Eric, Lise and Anne very well.
As we grew older we'd happen to run into each other over the 4th of July up at the Vinyard.
In fact the last time I saw him was 9 yrs ago at the Vinyard on the 4th we had all changed because we had lives of our own but the Vinyard was a place where we could return to and relive our younger days.
I like to say I have very fond memories of Eric, the Vinyard and the mischief we all seemed to get into on the weekends.

Nancy, Lisa and Anne you all are in my prays because I can only imagine what your going through, I will miss him very much too.
God bless you all.
Lee Miller.

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