Eric Piper Obituary

Age - 89

October 7, 2023

Corona Del Mar, CA

Eric Neil Piper, 89, reached the finish line on Earth peacefully surrounded by family on September 23, 2023. He had been a resident of Coronal del Mar for 53 years. Born on May 11, 1934, Eric was the only child of Eric Cyril Piper and Queenie Barbara Piper (Hallpike) of Brighton, England. Eric's spirit of grit and perseverance showed throughout his life. He often recalled his journey to America from England during World War 2. He was sent to live with his grandmother, Olive in the countryside away from Southhampton. The family survived German air raids, and his father, a mechanic for British Airways, brought Queenie and Eric to Baltimore in 1944. After a short time, Eric Sr. moved the family to Montreal, Canada, where Eric Neil learned French, earned the rank of King Scout with a red cord in the Boy Scouts, and developed a love for ice hockey. He moved to New York and graduated from Newtown High School in Elmhurst, Queens in 1952. This would be the year that he met his future wife of 67 years, Beryl "Berry" Wellersdieck, while lifeguarding at Jones Beach on Long Island, New York, and when he began his college career. He received a BA in Business Administration from Adelphi University where he swam and played lacrosse. He was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame for swimming. Upon graduation, Eric and Berry were married in Berry's hometown of Rockville Centre, New York in 1956. Eric enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1956 and transitioned to become a part of the Marine Corps Reserve in 1960. This was when he began his rewarding career of selling tin cans at Continental Can in New York City. Eric and Berry had their first son, Eric Cyril that year. Jonathan came along a couple of years later, and Eric Sr. earned his MBA from Hofstra in 1964 with two small children. His career took the family from New York to Toledo, Ohio where Jennifer was born, and then to Corona del Mar in 1970 where they settled into a wonderful community on Blue Key. He continued selling packaging and remained in the Marine Corps Reserves, retiring with the rank of Bird Colonel in 1987. Again, Eric's love of competition, high energy, and grit led him to join the running craze of the seventies. There are many fond memories of the family supporting him with his athletic endeavors whether it was running London to Brighton, the Boston Marathon, or competing in numerous triathlons including the Kona Ironman multiple times. Throughout his countless hours of training, he was supported by an amazing network of friends. Together they established a scholarship in his name at UCI for athletes. Eric was unstoppable, thanks to a selfless organ donor, he received a heart transplant in 2008 at the age of 74. His friends gathered around him to get the best medical care possible. In 2010, with a new heart, not only did his political views broaden, he made the decision to retire from the packaging industry to have more time to do the things he loved with Berry- daily walks at Crystal Cove, attending church, delivering Meals on Wheels, taking short trips up the coast, visiting grandchildren, shopping, volunteering to read in elementary classrooms and dining at their favorite restaurants. Eric's strong faith in God, generosity, and positive attitude were key to being a loving husband, a devoted father, a loyal friend, and a strong community member. From the day Eric and Berry were married, they embarked on their journey to serve God and help others. He is survived by his loving wife, Berry, his son Eric (Rika), son Jonathan (Heather), and daughter Jennifer (Jose), grandchildren Logan, Hadley, Natalie, Neil, Piper, and Eliza, cousins, nieces, and many dear friends. Eric, a friend to many, will be deeply missed and forever remembered. The family would like to thank Hoag Hospice and the caregivers at Broadway Manor for their kind and compassionate care. Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. pacificviewcalifornia. com for the Piper family. The family requests that those who wish to express sympathy consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Eric Piper's name. A celebration of Eric's life will be held at a later date.

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