Birth date: Jan 3, 1976 Death date: Nov 10, 2018
Erik Gordon Mason age 42 was born on January 3, 1976 in Gaylord, Michigan and passed away on November 10, 2018. Erik is survived by his mother, Gaye (Michael) Nieboer; fiancé, Shiann Hall; children, Erik James "lil Erik", Isaiah Read Obituary
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Aww. Thank you sweet cousin. He was a beautiful baby wasnt he? He "sorta" grew up, huh? Always ready to play with the kids just like he was one still. I cant imagine this life without him. The Lord will have to show me how to do this. We appreciate everyones love and support. Love you all!
Erik, how missed you are! Missed by those who you touched in your life with your infectious smile, your friendly personality, and those mad Grilling skills. Thats where my memories are. In the several times at Gayes house, we would arrive to you flipping burgers, turning Chicken, brats or what ever you had to cook on the grill. Always, always a friendly smile, and a hearty hello. In my relatively short time as family, after finding my birth family, Ive talked to you, seen you with your kiddos, and sadly been to several Memorials. I was blessed to have met you. Im so sad for your family left behind. I will always remember you standing at the grill, smiling, cooking and then running to grab your baby and give her love, all in the same movement. RIP my cousin, God Speed to the heavens above where Grandpa and Grandma King await for you to bless them with huge hugs, and lots of love. They will keep you in their arms until we all meet once again. You are missed. You are loved!
Oh Erik,
You will be missed beyond words, my heart is so heavy with pain and despair at the thought of your departure.
You were born as our New Years Baby here in Gaylord, Michigan. At 11, I was too young to go to the hospital to see you during those days. I never felt that was fair, but I soon met the beautiful baby boy who stole my heart. A little later I recall sitting outside with you, probably your first summer and saying, I wish you were my baby boy. I knew in that moment that there was nothing I wanted m life than to be a mother. They all would say, shes going to be a good mom some day. Well, not sure how true that was, but I know that you were the reason I wanted nothing more. I assume I did pretty good, being a mom has been the most rewarding "job" of my life. When people describe you Erik we hear, "that smile" and "that crooked smile." Wow, what a great quality to be remembered by, a man who loved his family and sported a contagious smile. Thats a winning combination in my book. I love you, I miss you, and I will always remember that New Years Baby Boy with the never-ending smile.
Our BOY💔❤🌈.
SO many memories.they are all tumbling over each other in an avalanche of snapshots.Uncle Davids narrative brought one in particular to mind: You, as a normal snarky pre-teen, had come out to Colorado with Uncle David and Aunt Kathy.You all came to Colorado Springs to see us Tygretts. I had made no-bake cookies, one of Uncle Davids favorites.You took one look at the piled-high plate of them and sneered, "Whats THIS crap!!!???" We laughed. SO HARD! 😁You were FULL of Life and FULL of surprises.and we will miss ALL of itSO MUCH.Love You ALWAYS.Aunt Robbyn
Such a free spirited, fun and caring soul . We werent all that close, but I always enjoyed having you around and You were loved by our family..You had one of the greatest and most contagious laughs which I know well all miss and a wonderful sense of humor. You were one of a kind and Im thankful I had the chance to know you, and so sorry your life was cut so short. I hope you are at peace mister and that your family will be as well. You will never be forgotten
You will truly be missed my friend. Proud to have known you. RIL Erik ❤️🙏
Erik, you were instrumental in my preparation for parenthoodstarting with the consumption of potting soil from indoor plants as a toddler! Long-tossing a baseball in campground in Yellowstone, catching a couple of your little league games & watching you run cross-country, trying to out -run you in kick-the-can at stone house in Montrose, observing you go down in flames running out a grounder (while pants dropped to your ankles) while playing with our church softball team, hosting you as a young father in our rental in Olathe ( CO), are some of my memories of your younger years. Later, you persevered through challenging times to come out on top as a father, friend of many, admired by family for your character & loving nature. Your legacy will go forward through children who valued you as their father & an extended family who treasure your memory & your lifetime weve shared.
He always had "that smile". Gone, but never forgotten!!
