Eirik Pettersen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eirik Pettersen passed on January 20, 2016. He is survived by his wife Lisa Pettersen, three daughters Dakota Pettersen of Fortville, Indiana, Selma Heier of Bergen, Norway, Kaedi Wasson of Melbourne, Florida, grandson Isaac Lee Kelley of Fortville, Indiana, mother Wencke Pettersen of Oslo Norway, two sisters Janne Nergård of Kongsvinger, Norway, Hege Hansen of Hamar, Norway and brother Bjorn Enger Loe of Oslo, Norway, five nephews and two nieces. Note from Lisa Pettersen, My husband was an extraordinary man and touched so many people along the way. It may have been with a smile, a laugh or a shoulder to lean on in a time of need. I am going to celebrate how wonderful he was with all who attend. I have so many stories of him as I am sure that so many others do, I am asking that you come on Saturday and share those stories with me and our family, in return I will share mine with you. My husband was third generation in the King's Guard for the King of Norway. He came to the United States in 1988 from Norway to become a pilot. He achieved that dream and was a commercial pilot for 20 years. He later chose to change his profession allowing him to enjoy and spend more time with his family. I am grateful for all of the years and the many adventures on which he drug me along, on both this continent and in Europe. He taught our family to love BIG and leave nothing unsaid. Please come to his Celebration of Life on Saturday to share in honoring his audacious life! I would like to invite all loved ones, friends and family to a Celebration of Life to be held on January 30, 2016 at the Masonic Lodge in New Castle, VA from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. I would like to thank everyone for their tremendous outpouring of prayers and love. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA in Eirik's name.

Eirik Pettersen

November 11, 1966 - January 20, 2016