- Date Of Birth: October 7, 1921
- Date Of Death: November 8, 2018
- State: Idaho
The son of a coal miner and a fabulous cook, Eric Isaacson was born in Buxton, Iowa in 1921. The allure of the World War II “Uncle Sam Wants You” campaign was successful and he enlisted in the Marine Corps where he became a paratrooper because “it paid a few extra bucks each month”. He became a platoon sergeant where he stormed the beaches of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima and witnessed our flag raising on Mount Suribachi. Thank you, Dad. During his long career as a mortician, he provided help and comfort to many. Ever the humanitarian, he served in countless philanthropic organizations. He was proud to have been Exalted Ruler and oldest surviving member of B.P.O. Elks in Blythe, California. Throughout his life, he served in numerous civic organizations, including Chamber of Commerce, Lions, Optimists, Rotary and sat on a hospital board and, of course, his pool team.
