Obituary of Erik B. Domaas

Erik B. Domaas, 74, of White, N.J., died Wednesday, February 16, 2005, in Warren Haven Nursing Home, Mansfield Township. Born: November 18, 1930, in Staten Island, N.Y., a son of the late Arne and Signe Damhaug Domaas. Personal: He and his wife, the former Kerstin Johansson, were married 45 years. He had previously lived in Washington and Branchburg, N.J. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with an MBA and from City College in N.Y. with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed as a plant manager for Pitney Bowes in South Plainfield, N.J. He also owned and operated Star D.F.S. where he worked as a financial planner. He retired in 1983. Erik enjoyed beekeeping. He had his private pilot's license and loved to fly. He will be forever loved and sadly missed. Memberships: He was a member of Phillipsburg Alliance Church, Phillipsburg. He served on the board of Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, served on the board for the United Way, and was a member of Christian's Businessmen's Committee, Northeast Chapter. Survivors: his loving wife; a son, Erik A. of Md.; two daughters, Ingrid Dow of White Township and Signe Staub of Mass.; a brother, Finn Domaas of Mass.; and nine grandchildren. Services: A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2005, in the church, 255 Lincoln Avenue, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Randal Nelson officiating. There will be no calling hours. The Warren Hills / Ford Memorial Home, 234 W. Washington Avenue, Washington, is in charge of arrangements. Online obituaries available at warrenhillsmemorialhome.com. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, to Alzheimer's Association, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834.