

August 3, 1966 - March 17, 2024
Eric De Haan, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend to many around the world, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2024 at the age of 57.
Born in Marshall, Michigan on August 3, 1966 to Dennis and Dorothy De Haan, Eric lived a life that combined adventure, contentment, and a contagious sense of possibility. After meeting his wife Jillian on a cross-country bike trip in 1985, the couple married on July 14, 1990 and embarked on a nearly 40-year journey together that took them around the globe.
A devoted and caring father, Eric doted on his children, Jacob and Anya. He did everything he could to spend more time with them, going on many trips with Jacob and spending untold hours just relaxing with Anya. Even when he would be so jetlagged he couldn't stay awake, he would fall asleep to the sound of their voices. His children embody the best part of him and they will hold onto that for the rest of their lives.
With incredible recall and insight, Eric enjoyed conversing on complex topics like global affairs. Yet he found equal joy in simple pleasures like discovering new cafés, driving vintage Vespas, or napping surrounded by loved ones. His warm smile, great laugh, and silly mannerisms uplifted all those around him.
Eric is survived by his beloved wife Jillian; children Jacob and Anya; parents-in-law Tom and Marge Crouch; brother-in-law Andrew (Amber) Crouch; brother Mark (Kathy) De Haan; sister Jane De Haan; niece Kristen; and many adored nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kirk De Haan.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 25, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at De Vol Funeral Home, 2222 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington DC 20007. A Graveside Service will be held at Rock Creek Cemetery, 201 Allison Street NW Washington DC 20011 on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 3:00pm. The Reverend Diana Gustafson will officiate.
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