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Eric Jonas Greene

1928 - 2020

Eric Jonas Greene obituary, 1928-2020, Durango, CO

BORN

1928

DIED

2020

Eric Greene Obituary

Born on July 7, 1928, in Hellstein, Germany. Lost his entire family in the Holocaust and was the only survivor. Graduate of Roosevelt High School in Chicago. US Army, 43rd Infantry Division. 40 years restaurant management in the Los Angeles area. In Durango since 1987. Active in Boy Scouts of America, AARP "SafeDriving" instructor, volunteer Good Sam Club, docent at Durango Arts Center, volunteer weather spotter and worked for Durango Tourist Office.

Survived by wife Eileen, sons Jeffrey and Martin, grandchildren Allison, Dillon, Ryan, and Eric Michael.

Eric volunteered to give many lectures on the Holocaust to public schools in Durango and Cortez as well as Durango High School, Fort Lewis College and San Juan College in Farmington. He also spoke to many service clubs of his experiences while escaping Nazi Germany.

Published by Pine River Times on Mar. 26, 2020.
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We will miss your wise and gentle presence. You will continue to be an inspiration to our family and the World will not be the same without you.
Shawn and Carol Smith

Shawn Smith

March 30, 2020

May your smile please heaven as much as it always pleased me. Eric and his beautiful bride Eileen brought years of joy to my world and life. I am saddened by his death and mourn with all his family. Love to you all!

Ann Perkins-Parrott

March 28, 2020

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