Eric Edward Hollands

Eric (Dutchy) , age 83, passed away May 30, 2022, surrounded by family. Born in Maidstone, Kent, England, Eric arrived in Canada on January 1st, 1966, in Quebec City, on loan from the Reed Paper Group as an electrical engineer. Working for Anglo Canadian Pulp and Paper, he designed the electrical infrastructure for the Prince George and Intercontinental Pulp and Paper Mills (now Canfor). In 1968, Eric decided not to return to England and followed his own blueprints to Prince George, where he chose to make his home and raise his family. Eric's knowledge and memory for the electrical composition of the Intercontinental mill, where he worked until retirement, was amazing. It has been said that an electrician could approach Eric with only part of a wire number. Eric would glance at the number and tell them what the equipment was, what it did, the date that it was installed, who installed it, and what the weather was like that day.

Eric, a vehement supporter of Manchester United, brought his love of "football" to Prince George and through volunteering with the PGYSA was awarded a BC Youth Soccer Association merit certificate for his contributions. Eric was also an avid gardener who took great pride in his yearly garden displays, meticulously cared for lawns and home-grown vegetables. He also loved fishing the lakes and rivers of Northern BC and enjoying a pint of beer with friends.

Eric was a very caring supporter of his family and his love for his children and grandchildren is without question. Remembering him are his children, Jennifer Cole (Matt Hutcheon) and Ken (Trena), and their mother, June. Also preserving his memory are his stepchildren, Anne Perkovic (Dave Meikle), Paul Perkovic (Ivana) and Karen Howardson (Josh) and their mother, Branka. Eric's (Grampy's) six grandchildren Erica, Sage, Lara, Gabriel, Mason and Layla were also a great source of pride for him. He is also remembered by his sister, Jean Clifford, and two brothers, David and Dennis, and their families. Eric was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Lilian, sister Margaret and nephew Philip.

The family would like to thank the staff at Parkside Care Home, where Eric spent his last few years, as well as Dr. D. Shepherd. As per Eric's wishes, there will be no funeral, but the family invites his friends and colleagues to a Celebration of his Life on June 25, 2022, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Elk's Hall, 663 Douglas St., Prince George.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson Society British Columbia or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.