Eric George Mickelson passed away peacefully on April 23, 2017. Eric was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, lived in Raytown, Missouri and graduated high school in Ames, Iowa. The U.S Navy brought Eric to Bremerton where he met his wife of 49 years, Elaine. Eric loved to fish from Sekiu to Alaska with his wife by his side. He also loved German Shepherds and traveled around Washington state with his family showing them. Eric was a Vietnam veteran who is survived by his wife Elaine, son Scott, daughter Karrie, son in-law Nate and grandson, Kai.