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JOHN ERICKSON
Date of Passing: Jan 21, 2006
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JOHN ERICKSON Surrounded by his loving family, John Erickson passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2006 at the age of 64. John will be greatly missed by his loving wife Donna of almost 40 years; and his daughters, Cheryl Pakosh (Darrell) and Carrie; his beloved mother Valgerdur (Breidal) Erickson; his sister Carol Johnson (Norman); sister-in-law Marlene Prystupa (Amel); brother-in-law George Schendel; niece Brenda and nephews, Brad, Brent (Leanne), Kevin (Karen), Colin, Rodney (Penny), Ryan and Geordan. John was predeceased by his father Hallgrimur Erickson; his in-laws, Nicholas and Katherine Masnyk and sister-in-law Liz Schendel. Special to John were his grandsons, Riley and Caden. Pa loved his boys and always spent as much time as he could with them. John was born on September 29, 1941 in Eriksdale, MB. He was raised on a farm at Lundar, MB and went to school at Swan Creek and Lundar. John attended teacher's college and taught for 35 years before retiring in 1997 from the St. James School Division. In his younger years John was active in sports, especially hockey and baseball. His favourite NHL team through the years was the Montreal Canadiens. John's love of sports transferred into coaching his daughters' ringette teams for many years. John's passion was carpentry. He built many things but his greatest accomplishment was the cottage he built for his family at Hillside Beach. Special times at the lake with family and friends included playing horseshoes, cards and snowmobiling. John's family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to those who provided support during his brief illness. A special thank you to the staff on the Palliative Care Ward at St. Boniface Hospital for the respectful care they provided to make Dad comfortable. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27 at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, Room ON1160, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 25, 2006
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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The thing about my grandpa I remember the most is when we would go to the cabin and he would take me for tractor rides and I would steer the old red tractor and we would go to my auntie carols cabin (his sister) which was just around the corner. He was very young when he passed. Only 64. He got brain cancer. My cousin recently died from the same thing. He was only 44. Riley - Posted by: Riley (Grandpa) on: Sep 01, 2012
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Donna Family and extended family. We where sorry to hear of John's death. Marlean has told me of all the great times that your family has enjoyed at the cottage wasn't that nice that you got those memorys to look back at .Also the love and enjoyment he got from his grandchildren.The pride he had for his family was also told to me by Marlean. May the Lord Bless you and comfort you during this most trying time of sorrw and loss. Our prayers are with you . Love June and Al Schuster - Posted by: June sCHUSTER (Family) on: Jan 25, 2006