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Eric Thomas Sestrom age 34 of Joshua, TX died suddenly on April 27, 2003 in Canton, TX.

Born August 1, 1968 in Tarrytown, NY, he was the son of Ellen Reilly Taylor of Denver CO, and William P. Sestrom of New Haven, CT, formerly of Clinton Corners, NY.

He graduated from Briarcliff High School, Briarcliff Manor, NY in 1985.

He served in the US Air Force as an AWACS Computer Operator from 1987 through 1991, including service in Oklahoma City, Iceland and Saudi Arabia, participating in both Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Eric attended Denver Automotive and Diesel College graduating in 1992, earning top graduate honors.

Eric owned and operated E-Tech Automotive, an independent auto service facility in Joshua TX.

Eric had a zest for life and was loved by his many friends. He enjoyed model airplanes, auto mechanics, and when in the Air Force was certified in sky-diving. In 1981, when the racing yacht "Numbers" won the Hudson River Championship, Eric was a valued crew member.

In addition to his parents, Eric is survived by his son, Aiden, of Denver, CO his dear partner, Ms. Shannon Davis of Joshua, TX, her daughter Brianna, his maternal grandmother, Katherine Reilly, of Briarcliff Manor, NY, step-father, Paul A. Taylor of Denver, step-mother Margaret Sestrom of New London, CT, his brother and sister-in-law, Jonathan and Jessica Sestrom, and a nephew Connor Jonathan Sestrom of New London, CT. Eric is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by a son, Derek Sestrom, his maternal grandfather Lawrence I. Reilly, and his paternal grandparents, Pauline B. and John Leslie Sestrom.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 2, 2003 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, 3407 South Wilshire Blvd., Burleson, TX. A memorial service willl follow at 4:00 PM.

On Monday, May 5, in Denver, CO, the family will receive friends from 11:30 - 12:30 at Bear Valley Christian Church, 6800 W. Hampden Ave. in Lakewood, CO. A funeral service will follow at 12:30 - 1:30 at the same address. Interment will be at Ft. Logan National Cemetary at 2:00.

The right words I can't seem to find to

Tell you all, about

This one of a kind

This special friend of mine

With an out stretched hand he seemed to always be there

No matter what the time

A lot of people I've met in my life

But not many like him, that would tow the line

I never knew how much I meant to this special friend of mine

Until I was asked to sit and share in the family line

Oh How I wish he was here

So I could share with him

Just how special a friend he is to me

Now a large man I'm not but I'll tell you this

Don't bad mouth this special friend

For you may just catch a fist

As I said on another line

I've met a lot of people in my time

But not many I could call my true friend

So I say to all that will listen

This man that lies here is my true Friend

ERIC SESTROM

I love you Bro

- April, 2003, Ron Janes