Eric West - RIP

Doug Jones · Post by **Doug Jones** » 1 Sep 2011 8:14 am

Longtime forumite and Portland, Oregon steel guitar icon Eric West died peacefully in Hospice this morning at 1:15am PDT.

Plans for a memorial service will be made and announced in a later post.

Condolences and rememberances for Eric J Lundgren may be mailed to his mother:

Audrey Lundgren
5820 Burma Rd
Lake Oswego OR 97035

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 1 Sep 2011 8:56 am

I already miss his irreverent humor and great playing. He had a tough go of it over the last several years, but managed to fight through it pretty well.

We've been friends for 30+ years . He was a good pal, great player, truly unique and intelligent person. RIP "Friendly Little Eric"

Lynn Stafford · Post by **Lynn Stafford** » 1 Sep 2011 9:05 am

I just received a call with this news from our mutual friend, Harley James. Very sad news to be sure. We'll all miss Eric very much around here. I've always admired his playing skills, as he was a top notch player and never had any trouble getting gigs around these parts because of it.

Curt Langston · Post by **Curt Langston** » 1 Sep 2011 9:22 am

I'm blown away...........

I did not know Eric personally, but had some really good conversations on this forum, and the off topic.

I learned a few things from him as well.

Yes, he was more intelligent than a lot of folks could grasp.....

I always liked our conversations, as well as banters.

Man......... I'm really sad to hear this.

God rest his soul.

Larry Miller · Post by **Larry Miller** » 1 Sep 2011 9:26 am

RIP Eric.

Janice Brooks · Post by **Janice Brooks** » 1 Sep 2011 10:43 am

I remember his posts well. Just got word of this from Bob Manning.

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 1 Sep 2011 11:07 am

Condolences from the members of the KSGA. God bless him and his family. Ray

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 1 Sep 2011 11:12 am

One of the Forum's most colourful voices has been silenced. My condolences to family and friends.

Mike Winter · Post by **Mike Winter** » 1 Sep 2011 11:19 am

Sorry to hear...he was a friend and a great player. His posts usually made me laugh...and think. I feel for his family and those of you who knew him a long time. I know he loved greasy fries, dogs, pedal steel, family and friends. He will be missed.

RIP Eric

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 1 Sep 2011 11:41 am

Eric was a very important part of this community.
We never met, but shared many emails.

He will be missed. The world is a better place because he was here.

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 1 Sep 2011 11:43 am

My condolences to Eric's Mom and family.
Hook

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 1 Sep 2011 12:21 pm

To the family: I am very sorry for your loss. The Forum will miss him, too.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 1 Sep 2011 12:25 pm

i'm quite saddened to hear of Eric's passing on
may the good Lord rest his soul
this fo' won't be same without him
my sincere condolences to his family
RIP Frere Eric

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 1 Sep 2011 12:44 pm

so sorry to hear this.
may the Lord welcome him and comfort his family.
bruce & lynn

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 1 Sep 2011 1:11 pm

I was told he had maybe a month to live about a week ago, just goes to show you you can not wait for tomorrow hoping to give someone a call or go to visit.

Eric was a great commercial steel player and a pretty darn good guitar player as well. He played in the Portland area for several decades with many bands and was always a treat to hear.

To me Eric was almost a mental genius, he could speak about any topic and had a "view" about most of them. I had a hard time following him most of the time, so I just smiled and nodded and smiled some more as if I really understood.

Eric was the only modern day player I know that dressed with a suit jacket to play (most of the time)no matter the gig, he always looked the part and played the part, he came to entertain and did just that night in and night out.

I will miss his hour long phone calls, and I already miss him. Thanks for the memories old friend.

Larry Behm

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 1 Sep 2011 1:27 pm

Sorry to hear of this.
RIP, Eric.

Brandin · Post by **Brandin** » 1 Sep 2011 1:38 pm

Very sad day. I'll miss ya Eric. RIP

GB

Ian Miller · Post by **Ian Miller** » 1 Sep 2011 1:44 pm

I certainly wish that I had had more interaction-with and listening-to Eric time, but am grateful for what I did have.

RIP, and the most heartfelt of condolences to his family and friends.

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 1 Sep 2011 1:48 pm

My condolences to the family. Eric was a good guy on the forum. May our Lord comfort you at this difficult time.

Russ

Archie Nicol R.I.P. · Post by **Archie Nicol R.I.P.** » 1 Sep 2011 2:59 pm

Bad news, indeed. I spoke to Eck a few weeks back and he sounded his usual `whatever` self. He'll certainly be missed here for his incisive (sometimes misunderstood) humour and his honesty. My heartfelt condolences to you, Audrey and all who knew and loved this GENUINE Human Being. I'll raise a glass to you tonight, Eck.

All The Best, Pal.

Arch.

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 1 Sep 2011 3:20 pm

So very sorry to hear this... God bless Eric and his family.. may he rest in peace.... bob

Ken Lang · Post by **Ken Lang** » 1 Sep 2011 3:35 pm

Goodbye Eric, and God Bless.

Dickie Whitley · Post by **Dickie Whitley** » 1 Sep 2011 3:36 pm

It is hard for me to believe he is gone. I will keep his family and friends in my prayers. I will miss him.

Bob Littleton · Post by **Bob Littleton** » 1 Sep 2011 4:16 pm

Goodbye Eric, I'll miss your wise advice and, most of all, your sense of humor. Eric was a friend, a great player, a thoughtful commentator, and always a unique person.

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 1 Sep 2011 5:14 pm

Bummer!

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