October 1, 1944 – January 27, 2021
at the age of 76 years:
Eric Ole Widmark passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the age of 76 years.
Eric was born October 1, 1944 to Walter and Mary in Enderby, BC. He spent the majority of his life in and around the Mabel Lake Valley, the last 38 years on the farm. Eric was a well known member of the community with his endless jokes and antics. He always had a story to tell.
Eric married Joyce in August of 1968 and they had three daughters while living in Kingfisher, Prince George and Ashton Creek.
He worked on a ranch in Prince George in the 60’s and was a faller, fabricator, truck driver and mill operator in the following years up to 2002 when he sold his mill and semi-retired. He then worked part-time for Wood-Mizer delivery mills and offering training sessions. In 2013 we opened Widmark Farmacy and Eric returned to work full-time as the resident greeter.
Eric was predeceased by both parents and two sisters Ada and Joyce. He leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years Joyce, daughters Michelle (Ben), Rena (Joe), Cathy (Anthony), grandchildren Allison, Jolene, Kelly, Ashton, Spencer, Radly and Remi, two great grandchildren Izaiah and Aedan as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Service to be held at a later date.
Sure miss having coffee with you at Red Star coffee shop .
Our condolences to your family Joyce. Always loved visits with Eric. He usually left you with something to think about. When we were kids though and we visited Walt and Mary’s farm, he loved to taunt Marg and I with an old billy goat. The goat was probably a sweetie but we never stayed around long enough to find out.
Love to you and your family at this time.
Sending my condolences to the whole family. Always will remember Eric with a smile on his face , and mine!
Wishing you all much strength , now and in times to come. He lives on , in all of you !
Joyce, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Everytime I saw Eric, there was always a hug and a story. He will be missed.
Dearest Joyce ~ Michelle & Ben ~ Rena & Joe ~ Cathy & Anthony and families:
We were truly saddened to hear of Eric’s passing … he was an amazing man and kept everyone in stitches that knew him. He will be greatly missed by all of us. May the cherished memories that you all hold dear, give you the strength and courage in the days ahead. With our heartfelt and deepest condolences~
Love Jack & Maureen Bridge and family
RIP Eric, Sympathies to your family.
I’ll always picture you sitting in yr chair at the barn telling stories or joking with us when we walk back and forth across the way. The smiles, funny comments and sense of humour will not be forgotten. Thx for the memories, you are missed.
RIP Uncle Eric, you will be greatly missed. You and auntie joyce were the first family on my dad’s side I met , you both always stopped by to visit me in PG when you came up. You and your stories and jokes, I will always remember how you told them with those long pauses lol you were definitely one of a kind uncle. Till we meet again.
RIP Dad..love you forever♥️♥️..love
the firstborn
Forever missing you grandpa ❤️ You were the only man in my life growing up, you taught me so many things. And here I’m waiting to learn more no more stories? no more wet willies? Love your 1st granddaughter rest in paradise
Me and Izzy love you poppa!
I miss you soo much Dad.
Thinking of you everyday