Eric Fredrick Welch, Sr., age 32, started his journey home, June 22, 2008.
Eric was born on July 18, 1975 in Wolf Point, Montana to James Welch and Cheryl (Brunelle) Welch.
Eric was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He enjoyed going on hunting trips with his dad and brother, Chad. They had lots of fun and always kidded around with each other on who shot the biggest buck. Eric enjoyed hanging around with his brother, Chad, and his many friends. He also enjoyed cruising around and just having fun.
Eric was a seasonal firefighter who did whatever he could to provide for his family.
Eric is survived by his mother, Cheryl, father, James, and a step-mom, Cindy, all of Wolf Point; two brothers, James Welch of Wasika, Minnesota and Chad Welch of Wolf Point; two sisters, JulieAnn Mail of Wasika and Jami Welch of Wolf Point; his friend, Holly Flaten of Wolf Point; his daughters, Shandi and Brandi Vondell of Williston, North Dakota; his sons, Eric Fredrick Welch, Jr. and Monto Welch, both of Busby, Montana; one special niece, Treyia Welch of Wolf Point; and many uncles and aunts, nephews and nieces and numerous cousins.
Eric was preceded in death by his brother, Robert John Welch; Maternal Grandparents, William and Lucille Brunelle; Paternal Grandparents, Robert and Beatrice Welch; an Uncle, Dickie Brunelle; Aunts, Vonnie, Violet and Debbie; and his Cousins, Alan Brunelle and Kim Weston.
A Wake will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2008 with a Family Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Wolf Point Community Hall. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2008 at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. Kenny Azure will be officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stevensonandsons.com. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.