Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Erickson, Arthur Wendell June 28, 2003
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Lakewood News - Saturday, July 5, 2003

Arthur "Art" Wendell Erickson, age 75, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2003.

Art was born in East Grand Rapids, Michigan on Jan. 16, 1928 to Elof and Anna 
(Angel) Erickson.

He had served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947 and retired from  General 
Motors in 1989 after 31 years of employment.

Art was currently working as a groundskeeper for the Lakewood Wastewater 
Authority.

Art enjoyed his roses, camping, bowling, winters in Florida, woodworking, 
drinking coffee with his friends, and all family events.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul Erickson; and great 
grandson, Austin DeGraaf.

Art is survived by Betty, his wife of 51 years; daughters, Cheryl (Harold) 
Jackson, Cindy (Paul) Klifman, and Christy Erickson; grandchildren, David 
Jackson, Gary (Amy) Jackson, Johsua Klifman, Gresha Klifman, and Jenna Klifman; 
great grandson, Aden DeGraff; brothers, John (Lucille) Erickson, Norman 
(Merleen) Erickson, Harry (Pat) Erickson, and Alvin Erickson; sisters, Helen 
McCaul and Esther Erickson (special friend Bernie), mother-in-law, Ida Katt; 
brothers-in-laws, Richard (Delores) Hazel and Lee (Roxie) Hazel, Jr.; and many 
other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at the Koops 
Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, at the Koops 
Funeral Chapel. Interment will take place in Lakeside Cemetery.

The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be 
made to the Lake Odessa Fire Department or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 
(1440 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60607).

Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa.

Additional Comments:
Age: 75
Servcie: Thursday, 3 July 2003
Lakeside cemetery

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