ERIC NORDQUIST

1978 - 2012

Eric Garth Nordquist, beloved son of Neil and Renée Nordquist, passed away in Leduc on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the age of 34 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, November 1, 2012 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and at the church prior to the funeral service on Friday, November 2, 2012 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Elder Merrill Harris conducting. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Eric will be dearly missed by his parents Neil and Renée Nordquist of Minot, North Dakota and by his siblings Jerusha (Chris) Schiessl of Minot, North Dakota; Thomas (Theresa) Nordquist of Gurnee, Illinois; Jonathan (Amanda) Nordquist of Lehi, Utah; Carlie (Robby) Evans of Mapleton, Utah; Michael (Carolyn) Nordquist of Minot, North Dakota; Layne (Emma) Nordquist of Provo, Utah; William Nordquist of Provo, Utah. He is also survived by his grandparents Garth and Betty Harris of Taber and by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Arvid and Myrtle Nordquist; uncles Derrick Harris, Jim Raymer and Allan Bodnar; two cousins Jason Harris and Devin Harris.
Eric was born in Taber October 16, 1978. His early school years were spent in Viking before finishing school in Magrath. Following graduation Eric spent two years attending Minot State University before working in seismic, roofing, garage door installation and most recently for FT Services where he was a warehouse foreman, training for his journeyman’s certificate. He had a strong work ethic and gave himself completely to anything he did.
Eric enjoyed adventure, doing such things as skydiving, bungee jumping and most recently quadding. He liked athletics, playing basketball in high school and men’s leagues in Regina and Minot. He also participated in both volleyball and golf. He enjoyed traveling to warm destinations including Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Eric loved people and he was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Eric’s name may be made to the charity of one’s personal choice.