Erik Smock
August 23, 1960 - December 4, 2023
Obituary
Erik was born in Seattle on August 23, 1960. He is survived by a large loving family, including his wife Julia, who he was married to for 26 years; sons Justin (Shelby), Robert and their mother Susanne; granddaughters Myly and Tori; brother Cameron (Shannon); sisters Patrice (Mark) Sinclair and Christie (Terry) Engel; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Erik was raised in Seattle, Bellevue and Ephrata Washington. He lived in Renton since his 30s and was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, where he met his wife, Julia. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Helene Smock in 1999 and 1995.
Erik enjoyed many things, and being an avid Seattle Seahawks fan was one of them. Erik had a lifelong passion for cars and continuing education. He was blessed with a long career in the Automotive Repair program at South Seattle Community College where he taught and mentored many high school and college students. He remained good friends with several graduates throughout his life. He retired suddenly after being diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer during the pandemic.
Another love of Erik and Julia’s was the beach. They visited Ocean Shores regularly and often stayed with Patrice and Mark. Their special places include the North Jetty, any beach, their property on the Grand Canal, driving as far north on the beach and as far south as possible with his best friend and true love Julia by his side. They especially enjoyed Mark and Patrice’s home, where Erik chose to spend his last months. He passed away December 4, after a very brave fight, with Patrice and Mark by his side and family nearby.
One of Erik’s favorite sayings was, “Meet me at the Sea.”
Here is a link to the livestreaming of Erik’s Celebration of Life –
To my loving brother whom I adored, May you always be our angel and guide us on our way until we meet again in heaven.🙋🏼♀️⚓️💙
Dale & Dorothy Smith
Erik was ab avid learner and always looking for better ways to serve his students. He had so much to offer. He will be missed.
Erik was my naughty, funny [second] cousin, whose energy was like fizzy pop (protecting his tender heart). I felt his warmth and loving support from afar for years, and still feel it. May you all feel it, dear family, along with my gratitude for how well you cared for him.
Living in Minnesota and Wisconsin all my life, I didn’t spend much time with my cousin Erik. I especially remember a good conversation I had with him years ago and his enthusiasm and love of family.
We love you so much and our hearts and prayers are with you as you celebrate Erik’s wonderful life!!!
I’m so happy that we got to spend some time with Rocky and all the family in the past few years. The memories are priceless. This was a perfect tribute and the pictures are beautiful. Love you all❤️
Such a beautiful service!
I got to meet Erik at the beach for the first time this last summer and I won’t forget his peacefulness. I said the beach reminds me of heaven so peaceful and he said I feel the same. May he rest in gods peace and 💕 love.
SnowMan…
Shalom everyone.. I went by Shon,AKA SniwMan, Erik,and a few of my classmates gave it to me coming from Minnesota my classmates thought it was a lil crazy I never wore a coat there when snow was on the ground I remember Erik telling them they wouldn’t last a day here in Minnesota if that was really cold there in Seattle I laugh.. he did as well..
Besides the lil story telling he will be missed dearly he was like a father to me and whe I got the new I cried cause I was really looking forward to coming to visit again the last visit was in 2017, I’ve talked to him and Mr. Ford whom is another father figure between the 2 of them I learned so much and they both learned alot about me and that I would never change 1 of the best things in life to me is to go places and bond with strangers and have a connection and I did that and it was an honor to have met the 2 of them and may he rest easy and blessings goes out to all who had a conversation to him and his family Eric of u can hear me I’ll always remember and keep u in my her Quinton Grinnell, Shon, AkA SnowMan… And for those who r reading this I also love u all as well..