Obituary of Eric Green

D. Eric Green was born in Stillwater, OK, on March 27, 1957 to HJ and Mary (Ayers) Green. On Thursday, July 4, surrounded by family, Eric departed this earthly life. Eric graduated from Nathan Hale high school in 1975 and magna cum laude from Oklahoma State University with a business degree in 1979. After college, Eric joined Xerox as a sales representative before co-founding Electronic Label Technology (ELT), the 1994 Oklahoma Venture award winner. ELT was further recognized by Inc. Magazine as a fast growing private company. In 2001, after selling his interest in ELT, Eric joined Prescott Capital Management as a financial analyst. In 1992, Eric married Elizabeth (Polanka) and the two welcomed their son Ryan in 1993 and daughter Erin in 1995. In addition to being an avid OSU football, basketball and wrestling fan, Eric enjoyed coaching youth baseball and basketball. He enjoyed traveling and adventure sports, including hiking, rock climbing, skydiving and most recently, bungee jumping. Most of all, he loved being the favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews, a wonderful father to his children, and a mentor to many youth. Eric was an active member of Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, where he held several leadership positions. His strong faith helped endure his 6-year battle with cancer. Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents: AE and Anna Green, and Ed and Ruth Ayers. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, son Ryan, and daughter Erin of the home; father, HJ Green (Gloria) of San Diego, CA; mother, Mary Green of Tulsa; brothers, Eddie Green (Connie) of Wakita, and Jon Green (Denise) of Tulsa; 9 nieces and nephews; and a great niece and great nephew. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 8, at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Eric Green Scholarship Fund at the Oklahoma Educational Memorial Trust Foundation, P.O. Box 470208, Tulsa, OK 74147 or the Boston Avenue Sr. High Youth Group, 1301 S. Boston Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74119 Ninde Brookside Chapel 918-742-5556. www.ninde.com