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Son of Nola and Bob Jacobson of Monona, WI, he was born on May 22, 1959, in Madison, WI. Eric graduated from Monona Grove High School and Colorado College in Colorado Springs. As a Senior-level, national competitor in ice dancing, Eric dedicated much of his life to his love of Figure Skating. He was highly-dedicated and toured the country performing, which brought great joy to his family. He earned many awards and national recognition and also judged various figure skating competitions in Colorado.
Eric is survived by Kristi (David) Massey of Cottage Grove; Libby Massey (John Van de Kamp) of Chicago, Erik (Kelli) Massey of McFarland and Kelsey (Jordan) Crump of Scottsdale, Arizona.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Colorado Springs this coming summer.
If you are interested in making a donation to a Memorial in Eric's honor, please visit: http://usfigureskating.org/content.asp?menu=donate&id=125.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Leary O'Gorman
January 11, 2016
I am so sorry .. I knew Eric well when he was competing... I am truly sorry and wish you all fond warm memories.
Lindy Soesbe
January 11, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Eric along with my prayers.
Roberta Scholdan
January 10, 2016
I Did not know Eric, but I would like to send the family my sincere condolences, as I have always followed with great interest the Skating world and been impressed with the dancing competitions, and truly loved the sport
Roberta Scholdan
Judy Blumberg
January 10, 2016
Sending love and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of this sweet guy. I will hold dear my memories of eric and his partners skating with us at the broadmoor.
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