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
Marianne White says:
March 22, 2017
Laura, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Eric’s tragic passing. He was a special buddy during his years as the PD’s office and I remember him fondly. He was a wonderful and dedicated attorney. Prayers to you and your family. Sad.
Mandy Dallas says:
March 22, 2017
My peace and prayers are with all. I’ll be bringing the Titan pride with me on Sunday
Stephen Rich says:
March 22, 2017
Eric was a year or two ahead of at SLU and while I cannot say I knew him well, I do remember him fondly. I knew him as “Weight” or “The Weight” or “Weight Man”. He is forever fixed in my mind’s eye as a lean kid with a neat mop of blond hair and a red checkered hunters’ wool coat. I remember seeing him often at ATO, and he was always witty (but never sardonic — well remembered by one junior to him) and good-natured. Like many of the brothers of his cohort, I looked up to him and I’m saddened to know now that we’ve lost him so young. My prayers are with his family and especially his children who should know that their Dad—in addition to being a great dad—was once a great kid!
Robyn K. says:
March 22, 2017
I returned home from overseas to hear this very sad news about Eric. I would often see him at yoga and say hello. I loved the way he dressed. He always made me smile. He was kind and funny. My prayers of peace and grace are with all of you that are truly suffering. He will surely be missed and the world is truly different without him.
Kristine Lee says:
March 22, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Eric was so proud of his kids, had a witty sense of humor and a wonderful advocate for his clients. We will miss him. I’m thankful I was able to get to know him and work with him. Sincerely,
Kris, Brian and Denon Lee