Eric Scott Crotchett | Eric Scott Crotchett 1968 ~ 2012 Eric Scott Crotchett passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of April 20, 2012. Eric was born on October 6, 1968 and was the son of Leon David Crotchett and Zelda Viola Kendall Crotchett and husband of Jenniffer Gray Crotchett. He was a devoted father to his four sons, Kendall, Spencer, Kevin and Geoffrey; he loved them dearly and they will miss their father. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Eric liked talking with others; he had a good sense of humor and a quick smile. He had many friends who saw in Eric kindness with no pretense or malice, a willingness to spend an extra minute and the desire to perform an extra act of kindness. He was musically gifted and enjoyed movies and books. Eric had a passion for animals of all kinds; he raised parrots of all kinds, from his beloved African Gray, Charlie, to his flock of lovebirds. He also had dogs and cats and had a sense of gentleness with all of God's creatures. He felt joy and happiness in the care of his assorted pets; animals loved Eric and he loved them back. Eric is survived by his four boys Kendall, Spencer, Kevin and Geoffrey, siblings David Crotchett (Robin), Mark Hoyt (Lori), Kimberly Jensen (Todd), and Stacy Santos (Joe); father Lee Crotchett and siblings Jennifer, Julianne and Daniel. Eric has large extended families that love him and will miss him, especially those step brothers and sisters in the Snapp family. He was preceded in death by his mother Zelda and his sister Lori, both of whom he loved dearly. Services for Eric will be held at the LDS chapel located at 8950 South, 1300 West in West Jordan, Utah on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 PM. Friends and relatives may visit one hour prior to the beginning of the service. Our family expresses their gratitude to all of those who have supported Eric in his lifetime and have provided compassionate service at his passing.