Eric Hans Einan, MSGT, USAF, Ret
Born:      December 5, 1961
Passed:  January 24, 2007

Eric Einan, 45, was taken from us unexpectedly on January 24, 2007.

Eric was born to Russell and Barbara Einan on December 5, 1961, in Richland, Washington. He had a wonderful childhood, growing up in the family's home on Davison Avenue with his brothers, Steve and Dave, and his sister, Linda.

He graduated from Hanford High School in 1980, and attended Washington State University for a time before returning to the Tri-Cities. Later, he studied automotive technology at Columbia Basin College, earning a degree that led him to pursue a career in the U.S. Air Force.

Eric served his country honorably for more than 20 years, rising through the ranks to become a Master Sergeant. Over the years, he was stationed at several air bases around the world, including ones in the Philippines; North Carolina; Okinawa, Japan; and most recently in Florida. He specialized in the maintenance and repair of military aircraft, particularly the C-130 Hercules. Eric made many good friends during his years in the Air Force, and was respected and liked by his colleagues and supervisors.

Eric was a gentle, caring, and trusting soul who made close friends wherever he went and kept them for life. Family was important to Eric, and he was extremely proud of his two children, Kevin and Angela, whom he loved dearly. He loved computers, animals, spending time with friends and family, reading action and fantasy books, running, working on cars, doing crossword puzzles, and listening to all kinds of music. He disliked violence, and lived his life being kind to people and animals.

He is survived by his son and daughter, Kevin and Angela Einan, of Germany; his brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Teri Einan, of Kennewick; his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Marc Stairet, of Pasco; his brother and sister-in-law, Dave and Martha Einan, of Richland; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by many good friends, including Karl English of Pensacola, Florida, and Takashi Tomoyose of Yokohama, Japan.

Although Eric left us far too soon, we will all treasure our memories of him and the good times we shared.

Private memorial services will be held at Einans Funeral Home, with inurnment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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