Eric Hesselgrave

Eric Brandon Hesselgrave, age 25, of Homer passed away February 24, 2010 at his residence following a sudden illness.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Reverend John Boyd will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 5, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the funeral home.

Mr. Hesselgrave was born May 21, 1984 to Richard Allen Hesselgrave and Pamela Allen Hesselgrave. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sarah Allen. Eric was our son and brother. He was uncle to one, nephew to many. But he was more friend and companion than anything to us. He amazed us with his numerous and various passions but understanding him fully evaded us. He could master anything he set his mind to and then discard it so easily for the next challenge. It was as if the mastery of a thing was too great a burden to bring along. Compassionate and giving, his Homer neighbors called on him frequently for â