Herbert C. Erikson Obituary (1921 - 2009)

Herbert C. Erikson August 10, 2009, the coronation day of Herbert Erikson who ascended into heaven at age 88. WWII Coast Guard Veteran. Beloved husband of Irene for 65 years; devoted father of Janet (Glenn, Jr.) Peterson, Joyce Jones, and Nancy (Paul) Lowe. Adoring grandfather of Tage (Jodi Elson), Shane (Kristal), Britt and Dawn Peterson, Matthew (Barbara), Daniel, Christopher and Stephanie Jones, and Ethan Lowe. Dear great-grandfather of Hailey, Hunter and Ty Peterson. Fond brother-in-law of Lois Erikson and Marge Hanus and cousin and uncle to many. Preceded in death by his dear brother, sisters and brothers-in-law, Roy, Ruth (William Wigman), Florence (William George) and William Hanus. Herb was born and raised his family in Chicago. Retired to Tucson in 1982, after 36 years with The IL Bell Telephone Co. where he was a lineman then a repairman. He was blessed with many wonderful friendships, was extremely generous, enjoyed entertaining and making others laugh by the artful telling of stories and jokes. Former member of Resurrection, Dove of Peace and Calvary (Chicago) Lutheran Churches where he faithfully served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The family deeply thanks Odyssey Hospice caregivers. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on August 15, 2009, at 10 am at Mt. View Retirement Village, 7900 N LaCanada Drive, Tucson, AZ, Rev. Dr. Glen Miller officiating. Donations may be made in his memory to The Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 9150 Chesapeake Dr., Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92123 online at: www.leukemia-lymphoma.org or Odyssey Hospice, 5210 E Williams Circle, Ste 300, Tucson, AZ 85711.