Eric was born March 24, 1976, to Bryan and Joan (Moffat) Perrine in Traverse City and was a lifelong resident of Banks Township. Eric attended school in Ellsworth. He enjoyed fishing and motorcycling and was currently employed by the Alpena Oil Company, Shell Gas Station in Charlevoix.

He is survived by his parents; his sister Eva (Anthony) Ferris and their children Desaray and Logan, all of Mancelona; his significant other Kristin Harthorn of Charlevoix and their newborn twins, Skylar and Shaye Perrine; Kristin's daughter, Alex Anderson; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Interment followed in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Twp.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Eric Perrine Children Fund c/o Bryan Perrine, 11788 Doctor Rd., Charlevoix, Michigan, 49720. Please sign our online guest book at www.mortensen funeralhomes.com.