(From Parker Mortuary)Eric Jason Wiseman, a long-time resident of Webb City Missouri, passed from this life Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at MU Med Center following a sudden illness.
Eric was born September 3, 1971, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Fredrick and Carol Wiseman. The youngest of six siblings, Eric was both the joy and tormentor of his large family.
Eric was a worker from a young age, getting up from bed to change from his pajamas back to his clothes to continue playing and building after being put to bed by his mother. To the rest of his siblings, he was the ideal partner in all adventures. Always up for sneaking to the pond for an illegal swim, shooting guns in his bedroom, or playing Barbies with his older sisters.
Eric attended the Catholic school system and is remembered by his classmates and friends for his wit and charm as well as his ability to get each of them into trouble with the nuns. It was in high school that he nurtured his love of music by teaching himself to play guitar and sing in many local bands. The friends he made during this time remember the charming, reckless adventurer who loved the outdoors; rappelling at Wildcat or from the top of Big Brutus. Everyone that encountered Eric has a story to tell and while they may sound like tall tales, Eric truly was larger than life.
Eric’s life became complete when he met Candace Frizzell. Candace was a nursing student and single mother to a precious little girl and did not have room in her life for distractions, but Eric’s persistence and obvious devotion won out, along with some help from those blue eyes and dimples. To all who have been a witness to their love throughout the years, it is apparent that the soul connection shared by Eric and Candace was infinite and unwavering.
Eric attended the Catholic school system and is remembered by his classmates and friends for his wit and charm as well as his ability to get each of them into trouble with the nuns. It was in high school that he nurtured his love of music by teaching himself to play guitar and sing in many local bands. The friends he made during this time remember the charming, reckless adventurer who loved the outdoors; rappelling at Wildcat or from the top of Big Brutus. Everyone that encountered Eric has a story to tell and while they may sound like tall tales, Eric truly was larger than life.
Eric’s life became complete when he met Candace Frizzell. Candace was a nursing student and single mother to a precious little girl and did not have room in her life for distractions, but Eric’s persistence and obvious devotion won out, along with some help from those blue eyes and dimples. To all who have been a witness to their love throughout the years, it is apparent that the soul connection shared by Eric and Candace was infinite and unwavering.
His love for Candace was made more complete by his adoration of her daughter Kyndal whom he loved as his own and was filled with pride at her spirit and determination. The family was completed with the birth of their son Canon who is the true embodiment of Eric’s tender heart, talent, and bravery. Eric will be forever present in Kyndal’s adventurous spirit, Canon’s gentle soul, and through the unending love of his beloved wife Candace.
Candace and Eric welcomed Canon into the world on 9/11/2001; a day that altered the lives of a nation. As they greeted their new baby boy, planes hit the two towers. Eric knew that he must answer the call to serve his country and protect his family and the values he held dear. Eric bravely served his country in the Iraq conflict, before returning to his wife and children. Upon his return he promised his family he would not leave them again but remained in the Army Reserves for eight years. All who knew him thank and honor him for his service.
The following years were spent in familial bliss. Eric reveled in being involved with his children’s past times: watching Kyndal cheerlead or watching Canon on the football field, he was always there. The Wiseman home quickly became the central meeting place for the kids and their friends. He is known to the boys who he loved and treated as his own as “The Legend”. He further extended his family by welcoming into his home a host of international students becoming their American Dad. The legacy of love, joy, adventure, and music that he has left to all he connected with will never dim.
Eric is preceded in death by his loving father Rick, as well as his honored father-in-law Ralph Frizzell.
Candace and Eric welcomed Canon into the world on 9/11/2001; a day that altered the lives of a nation. As they greeted their new baby boy, planes hit the two towers. Eric knew that he must answer the call to serve his country and protect his family and the values he held dear. Eric bravely served his country in the Iraq conflict, before returning to his wife and children. Upon his return he promised his family he would not leave them again but remained in the Army Reserves for eight years. All who knew him thank and honor him for his service.
The following years were spent in familial bliss. Eric reveled in being involved with his children’s past times: watching Kyndal cheerlead or watching Canon on the football field, he was always there. The Wiseman home quickly became the central meeting place for the kids and their friends. He is known to the boys who he loved and treated as his own as “The Legend”. He further extended his family by welcoming into his home a host of international students becoming their American Dad. The legacy of love, joy, adventure, and music that he has left to all he connected with will never dim.
Eric is preceded in death by his loving father Rick, as well as his honored father-in-law Ralph Frizzell.
He is mourned and will be forever missed by his wife Candace, children Kyndal and Canon, loving mother Carol Wiseman, revered mother-in-law Dianna Frizzell, siblings Scott, Chris and his wife Peggy, Noel and wife Natalie, Marissa and husband David Winnett, Rachel and husband Michael Goodrich, brother-in-law Dusty and wife Amy Frizzell, a host of nieces, nephews, life long friends, his boys, his bands and anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. We are blessed to have had him, but will forever feel the loss. Words are not enough to share our love and gratitude for all that he meant to us.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, who will host visitation Monday, February 6, 2023, from 5 to 7. Please come with stories to share. A funeral Mass is planned for Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Joplin, MO to celebrate Eric’s life. Father Brian Straus will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, who will host visitation Monday, February 6, 2023, from 5 to 7. Please come with stories to share. A funeral Mass is planned for Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Joplin, MO to celebrate Eric’s life. Father Brian Straus will officiate.
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