d/r/or Eric Ion Kruger Eric lon Kruger of Shelton, WA died at Mason General Hospital on May I, 2005. , He was born in Shelton on November 23’“, l964 to Pete and Barbara [Ruch) Kruger, Eric was 43 years old and he will be greatly missed by many friends and family. Eric lived in Shelton nearly all of his life. He attended Mt. View Elementary, Shelton Middle School. and Shelton High School where he played ' football and baseball. He also played American Legion Baseball during the summers of his high school years. Eric worked as a roofer for Kruger Roofing Co. Unfortunately, a motorcycle accident in 1989 made it difficult for him to work and participate in athletics. in spite of dealing with the challenges to him caused by the accident Eric is remembered by his friends and family for his beautiful smile and laughter. his sense of humor, and his genuine care for others. Eric cared for many children and many grew up having a special love for him. In addition to remembering Eric’s athletic abilities, we all remember Eric's love for music and how fun it was when he played the "air guitar.” Eric made traditional Native American drums, did beadwork and other traditional crafts. Recently, he was making a pair of moccasins. He also had an interest in cooking. What a gift Eric has been, and will always be, to all of us who have loved him. Eric was preceded in death by his mother Barbara and by his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his father and stepmother Pete and Lil Kruger of Shelton; his sisters Kathi Neilsen of Enumclaw. Michelle Drengson of Olympia; his brothers Mike Kruger, Pete Kruger. Clint Kruger, and Tully Kruger all of Shelton. He is also survived by 18 nephews and nieces, 3 god—children, and 12 great nephews and nieces. A burial service was held at Shelton Ccmetery on Tuesday. May a at ll :00 am and a celebration of life will be held at the Squaxin Tribal Center Thursday May 8 at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society may be sent to Our Com— munity Credit union, PO Box 1670, Shelton, WA 98584 — Paid Obllimry Notice , OCR Text: d/r/or Eric Ion Kruger Eric lon Kruger of Shelton, WA died at Mason General Hospital on May I, 2005. , He was born in Shelton on November 23’“, l964 to Pete and Barbara [Ruch) Kruger, Eric was 43 years old and he will be greatly missed by many friends and family. Eric lived in Shelton nearly all of his life. He attended Mt. View Elementary, Shelton Middle School. and Shelton High School where he played ' football and baseball. He also played American Legion Baseball during the summers of his high school years. Eric worked as a roofer for Kruger Roofing Co. Unfortunately, a motorcycle accident in 1989 made it difficult for him to work and participate in athletics. in spite of dealing with the challenges to him caused by the accident Eric is remembered by his friends and family for his beautiful smile and laughter. his sense of humor, and his genuine care for others. Eric cared for many children and many grew up having a special love for him. In addition to remembering Eric’s athletic abilities, we all remember Eric's love for music and how fun it was when he played the "air guitar.” Eric made traditional Native American drums, did beadwork and other traditional crafts. Recently, he was making a pair of moccasins. He also had an interest in cooking. What a gift Eric has been, and will always be, to all of us who have loved him. Eric was preceded in death by his mother Barbara and by his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his father and stepmother Pete and Lil Kruger of Shelton; his sisters Kathi Neilsen of Enumclaw. Michelle Drengson of Olympia; his brothers Mike Kruger, Pete Kruger. Clint Kruger, and Tully Kruger all of Shelton. He is also survived by 18 nephews and nieces, 3 god—children, and 12 great nephews and nieces. A burial service was held at Shelton Ccmetery on Tuesday. May a at ll :00 am and a celebration of life will be held at the Squaxin Tribal Center Thursday May 8 at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society may be sent to Our Com— munity Credit union, PO Box 1670, Shelton, WA 98584 — Paid Obllimry Notice , Mason County Genealogical Society,Obituaries,Obituaries for Shelton Cemetery,K Last Name,Kruger, Eric Jon.tif,Kruger, Eric Jon.tif, Kruger, Eric Jon.tif