Eric Linden Obituary

Linden,

I miss you! Every day that goes by, a song, a joke, or a memory comes to mind that makes me think of you. I hope you know how much you mean to all of us...you have taught me so much...you have reminded me what the true priorities of life should be...friends, family, and faith in God. You have brought us all closer- we no longer make lame excuses not to see eachother (except when Shaun has a scratchy throat). I promise you that I will never forget what a wonderful person you are and your beautiful bright smile. Until we see eachother again...

Ashleigh

Linden,

God, how I miss you! There isn't a day that goes by that a song, a joke, or a memory comes to mind that makes me think of you. I hope you know how much you mean to all of us...you have taught me so much...you have reminded me what the true priorities of life should be...friends, family, and faith. You have brought us all closer- we no longer make lame excuses not to see eachother (except when Shaun has a scratchy throat). I promise you that I will never forget what a wonderful person you are and your beautiful bright smile. Until we see eachother again...

Ashleigh

Words cannot express how loyal your friendship was to me. No matter the circumstances, somehow you would find the bright side of the situation. I didn’t realize how much we did together, until I started thinking about old memories. Almost all the stories I can remember you were there. You made us laugh at you or with you, shake our heads and sometimes made us wonder what was going on in that head of yours.

Who is going to organize the weekend snowboarding trips? I always relied on you to call Friday and motivate me to go. Keep working on your toe side turns, the snowboard will turn with the sift of your body weight. Keep us all healthy and safe. I’ll never forget you buddy!

"Good men must die, but death can not kill their names"...We can only hope that our lives will be as uplifting to others as Erics was to his family and friends. May tears of joy fill your eyes knowing that Eric is now with his father.

With love... SEE YOU LATER, homeboy!

Linden,

What can I say....I remember meeting you in keyboarding class at good ol' DRHS and now you have become one of the many big brothers to me! We have had some pretty fun times together that I will always remember. You were always that big teddy bear with a heart of gold! I am going to miss you on our Annual 4th of July trip to Walsenburg...it won't be the same without you. Who is going to lift Mama Toller out of the boat? You have to promise me one thing...watch over the boys for me!! I am counting on you to keep them in line. I love and will always miss you!!



~Brittany

Eric,

Hey, I have a question? Ask God Why? I know that God needed you but why? You did not have time to finish your list and had so many more things to do.

I love you and miss you, but you know that. I am so proud of the man that you grew up to be. You were living your life and making dreams come true. There may have been times that you thought you were not living up to your potential but not me, you were the perfect son. You were always harder on your self than anyone. There have been so many people who have told me stories of how they loved you and how you made them laugh and how you made them happy. You touched so many lives and made them better.

Someone told me to look at the sky, not as just stars in the sky but as the porch lights welcoming you home. I will never look at the stars again but to think of you. I was one of your 5 important stars just as you will be mine.

May Peace and Love always be with you til we see each other again.



Love, Mom

Hey Eric,

I would have never guessed I would be writing this to you so soon! To me this situation is still not real. I always thought that it would be me and my little brother together in this crazy journey we call life. God had other plans and needed your help. I miss you so much everyday!! I am sad when I think about all the plans you had for life that will never happen. I know that you would have made a great husband, an amazing father, and a wonderful grandfather. I am so proud of the person you had become, you were a wonderful man. I am happy that we appreciated each other for who we were as adults, we were not just brother and sister, but we were friends. I know that you are safe with dad watching from above. I have two angles, what a lucky girl. I promise to you to make the most of everyday I have. Keep us safe and I will think of you everyday. I love you with all my heart, little brother.

Love always, Your Big Sister and Friend, Kari

Man-Boy,



It’s been two weeks since you left us. Kari and I are still hoping to get that 3:00am phone call from you telling us that you have locked your keys in the Man-Boy Mobile. Needless to say, our phone hasn’t rang. From the first day I met you I thought you were a great guy, even though you were a 13 year-old punk. What an outstanding man you grew up to be. I will miss our indepth talks of life/women, yard work, sports, and our “get-rich-quick” schemes. For some reason I’ll miss the bruises from your right jab or your almost arm amputating pinches. What I’m going to miss the most are the events that will never happen. Your wedding, first child, first home, promotion to VP of Operations for the Broncos … the list is so, so long. Just to let you know Kari and I are taking over “The 100 List”, so if you could pull some strings up there we could use a great deal of cash to complete it, you had some expensive taste!



We love ya buddy!



Peter Griffin “aka Kenn”

My Eric,

"If I know what love is, it is because of you." You will be in my heart forever, as the man who I loved from the moment I met him. You were my boyfriend and then my best friend, but of course so much more than that. The last time I saw you was Valentine's day, and I guess in a way that is fitting for you and I. I cherish our years of memories together, all of our trips and inside jokes and the beautiful gifts you have given me thorughout the years. I miss you more than words can say! I smile to think of you with your dad, and know you will be watching out for me now. Thank you, for being you.

I love you, forever.

Me

To Eric's Family: Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, along with all of those in Club Crush. We only had the pleasure of meeting Eric a few times but what a wonderful man he seemed to be. Keep all the good memories in the forethought and remember he will always be there smiling down on you. - The Pells

Eric,

I will miss running into you just about everywhere I went. From all the concerts we seemed to see each other at to the times at the gym. No matter what the situation was, you always had a smile on your face that would brighten my day. From high school to now, I will always have lots of memories. Keep an eye on us, and feel free to drop by and say hi from time to time.

Kirby

Marla and Keri,

My heart goes out to you. Even though we have not seen each other in years, I just want to let you know I am thinking of you both. I will always remember the times we spent together when the kids were small. Eric was a great kid and I am sure became a fine young man. Take care of each other.

Glenda, Brent, Beth and Tricia Vossler

To Eric's family,

I only had the privilege of meeting Eric once on our way through Denver and that was at his Crush office where he worked with my daughter, Jo. What an impressive young man he was...you had to be very proud of him! That office is missing him so very, very much. They are very lucky to have each other right now. Please know that my thoughts & my heart are there with your family...and also the Crush family. May your great memories of Eric keep a warm smile in your heart always.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." Though you may have past on to the next life, you will live on, in all of our hearts.

Eric,

Man, what can I say. You were the best friend that someone could ask for. You were always there for anyone at anytime for anything. If it was to just talk and hang out or for you to do something to make us all laugh you were always there. I am gonna miss everything - your laugh, your smile, your kind heart, hanging out every weekend, wakeboarding, the annual fourth of july trip, your weekly emails. I could go on forever brother. We are gonna miss you for the rest of our lives and know you are watching over us. I truly was blessed to have had you touch my life for the time you did and know that i love you. "Don't bang the dash!!!"



Love,



Eric

Eric.......I am so sad to be writing something like this for one the most wonderful guys I have ever known. In High School I could always count on your infectious personality to make me smile. We went our seperate ways after school but we lucky enough to reunite a couple years ago......something I will always cherish. I will always remember those long talks, great nights hanging out and most of all just remember the wonderful Eric that I know. You are an amazing person that I & the world will truly miss!!! I know you will be watching out for all of us, take care of yourself!! Love ya guy!!

Eric,

Your commanding presence, compassionate confidence, and true personal character will never be forgotten nor replaced. You were a good man, and have left us far too soon. You lead an honorable journey while with us. I’m confident you will continue wherever it may have now taken you. I feel honored to have known you for 11 years. Years in which we both grew, I’ll cherish all the laughs and memories forever. Peace Be With You! -Todd

Eric,

This is a tough one.

You were the little boy with the chubby cheeks, and such a handsome man. Now your gone.

You will be missed so much by your family and friends, but now your with your dad, someone you always wanted to be like. Keep a eye on all of us and a special watch over your Mom and Kari. All of us love you. You made a lasting impression on so many.

Lana & Mel

I will always remember that little boy, playing with his sister on the sidelines of the rugby pitch, while his Mom cheered his father on during the game. His cheeks would glow in the cold, and his eyes held a mischivious glint. Odd nicknames sprout forth, conjured by the imagination of a child. 'B.B. Burrito' is what he used to call me, for what particular reason I will never know. God apparently has a special purpose for the Linden men, one beyond our comprehension, but an important one never the less. Eric, like his Dad, was called into the next world far sooner than any of us would like, or understand. And, like his Dad, he will be missed terribly. The world is a better place for having known Eric Linden. Eric, God bless, you are with your Dad now.



Randy "BB Burrito" Nelson

I will always remember that little boy, playing with his sister on the sidelines of the rugby pitch, while his Mom cheered his father on during the game. His cheeks would glow in the cold, and his eyes held a mischivious glint. Odd nicknames sprout forth, conjured by the imagination of a child. 'B.B. Burrito' is what he used to call me, for what particular reason I will never know. God apparently has a special purpose for the Linden men, one beyond our comprehension, but an important one never the less. Eric, like his Dad, was called into the next world far sooner than any of would like, or understand. And, like his Dad, he will be missed terribly. The world is a better place for having known Eric Linden. Eric, God bless, you are with your Dad now.



Randy "BB Burrito" Nelson

Eric,

You never think that time will run out... We always think that there will be tomorrow. It seems like yesterday that we were playing football together at Dakota Ridge. Yet it has been almost eight years; where does the time go? We last saw one another a few months ago when we were grieving the loss of another friend that so abruptly passed. As we sat next to each other and cried for the loss of our friend Clint, I never thought I would be losing you next. I am really at a loss of words right now, yet am comforted by knowing you are in the most wonderful place that anyone could be in. Thank you for the rides in High School and the friendship that I will always cherish.



Your Friend,

Luke “Tubby Turtle” Lopez



P.S. The “tubby turtle” rock that your Mom made me will always serve as a reminder of your legacy in my heart.

Eric you were a wonderful friend, I will miss your smile and kind heart.I wish we could have had more time together. You will be missed.

Eric-

I am not sure where to start, I am having a hard time believing that I am even signing something like this for you. You are such a big part mine and Shane's life. You will be greatly missed in our family. I could have never asked for a better cousin or I guess in a way a big brother. You mean so much to the both of us. Love you lots! Jill (Jilly Bean)

Eric,

Nobody game me more of a hard time than you and I loved every minute of it. I will always remember your great sense of humor and I will laugh every time I think of the pranks that you would pull. I only knew you for a year, but it felt like a lifetime.

Eric - although I was 5 months older than you, you were always my bigger brother. We spent 20+ years together and shared countless experiences and memories. I will always remember the times you and I spent together as kids. From playing at the park, to partying until the wee hours of the morning. I am honored to have spent all the time that I did with you. I love you and your family very much. I will miss you!

Eric-

It is amazing how quickly you became like a little brother to me-we certainly did enjoy picking on each other like siblings :) I will always cherish how you genuinely cared for not only me, but everyone in our office and in our organization...your smile and sense of humor will be missed so much, but always remembered. Thank you for teaching all of us to live every day like it might be our last.



Love always,

Jo "Jo-female" Bullock

Thank you for encouraging and talking with me during the rough times. I'll miss your smile and your laugh, but they have been permanently etched in my heart.

Always friendly and always helpful, Eric was a wonderful person to know. There were days when Eric was the only other person I saw during the work day, and being by myself in our office often left me in my own world. It never failed that Eric would come around the corner and startle me, providing him with a good chuckle. I will miss him very much - it won't be the same around our corner of the stadium.

Eric,



It is hard not having you here in the office every day. I was looking forward to seeing you blossom in the world of sports and in life. Only knowing you 8 months was far to short of a time, but I will reflect on that time with smiles and nothing but the happiest of memories. I know you are in a better place.



Joseph

Eric I never thought I could get to know someone as well as I got to know you in such a short span of time. You taught me so much, not only about the Crush, but about life as well. You seemed to always look out for me and make sure I was doing everything right, and for that I can not say thank you enough. In this small office we are all family and we just lost our big brother. I will never forget you and I will always cherish the great moments we had together. You will always be in my prayers.

Eric~ Thank you for being you! You have brought so much to my life and the Crush family. I promise to cherish and apply your outlook on life and carry that legacy in my heart forever.

I couldn't have asked for a better, stronger person to learn from and grow with the Crush. You also taught me lessons in life and I think everyone would say the same thing. I won't forget the memories we all had together.

Eric I can think of no one on this earth I would rather share a 4 X 4 cubicle with. I learned everything I never wanted to know about a person and cherrished every minute of it. I loved the time we had together and will always remember the laughs we shared while working for the Crush. Eric thanks for opening up my eyes on how life should be lived. I love you!