Eric Michael Weight
July 08, 1965 - March 22, 2017
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Eric Michael Weight
July 08, 1965 - March 22, 2017
Obituary
Eric Michael Weight, age 51, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in Bellingham, from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident. He was born on July 8, 1965 to Yvonne Weight Callahan (the late Vince Callahan) and Forrest F. Weight (Virginia). He is survived by his brother Christopher F. Weight (Karin) and sister Elizabeth Weight (Jeff) and his six children, Haidyn Chloe, Gabriel Clay and Skyler Caedmon (and their mother, Kirsten D. Barron) and by Lily Celia, Otto Cash and Iker Costello Weight and their mother and his wife, Laura A. Weight. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews- Margaret Watts, Cailyn Smith, Zander Weight, Corwin and Fiona Dark.
Eric graduated from TC William high school in Alexandria, Virginia in 1983, and from St. Lawrence University in 1987. After college, Eric travelled extensively throughout Asia. He then graduated from the University of Richmond Law School, in 1991 after which he practiced law with his mother, Yvonne, in Alexandria, Virginia, from 1991 to 1995. He moved with his former wife Kirsten to Washington state in 1995. Eric initially worked in the Whatcom County public defender’s office until 2005, when he and Laura opened the law firm of Weight Law Offices. Eric was a Daddy Extraordinaire, Baby Whisperer, biker and skier, friend and attorney.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Eric’s name to Montessori at Samish Woods (the school that has nurtured and continues to nurture his children) or LAW Advocates, our local civil legal aid organization that does the most important work for our community. www.samishwoods.org and www.lawadvocates.org
Remembrance Service
- Date & Time: March 26, 2017 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Bellingham Ferry Terminal
- Location: 355 Harris Ave Bellingham, WA 98225 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) -67-6-2500
26 responses to Eric Michael Weight
Luci Correa says:
March 22, 2017
I am so sorry to hear this.I worked with Eric when I was a probation officer . I had worked b4 his arrival for 6yrs at the public defenders office. He really cared about his clients. Please accept my condolences although they will.never be enough.
Dianne Angel says:
March 22, 2017
Dear Laura and Family –
Sending love and prayers your way, along with my deepest sympathy.
God bless and keep you.
Dianne Angel (formerly Celeritek HR Director)
Jackie Bogle Meuse says:
March 22, 2017
Mrs Weight, Chris, Elizabeth, Laura & Eric’s children,
I am so sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to understand when we lose someone so young who was such a good person. I have so many wonderful & fun memories of Eric. Been thinking about all of you and praying you find some peace.
Love and Peace,
Jackie
Kenalyn Moses says:
March 22, 2017
Laura, my heart and love go out to you and the kids. I enjoyed having conversations with Eric, he always gave me great advice to whatever legal question I had and by the end of that conversation, I had a smile on my face and he had me laughing. I’ll miss him, his smile and his laugh. Eric will be missed by all, just know, we’re all here for you and our hearts, love and prayers go out to you, the kids and the rest of his family. ❤
Gary and Kristy Tice says:
March 22, 2017
Gary and I miss you so much Eric. I wish we had been able to bottle the sound of your voice up, as we talked with you on the phone the night before you died, along with all your wisdom and humor. We just assumed that you would always be with us. Our lives are forever changed for the better, because of you. We are so lucky to have truly known you, loved you and been loved by you. Wish you were here with us Eric. Can’t comprehend that you are gone as we knew you. Thank you for saving us Superhero. Our sincere condolences go out to your family.
Gary and Kristy Tice