MARIE PEARL ERICKSON -

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

• My condolences to Marie's family and loved ones. I will always remember the first day we met in Ottawa in the late 1990's. I was a relative, but a stranger, yet you welcomed me into your home with open arms. And in true Sotnikow Family tradition, you fed me. What stuck me most of all was you resemblance to my mother, your cousin, and our mutual love of Aunt Vera. We kept in touch often via phone and email. Sadly, the last couple of years we've lost touch. I've just recently learned of your passing. My heart is broken. Rest in Peace, Marie. I love you, and miss you. - Posted by: Steve Gould (1st Cousin, Once Removed) on: Mar 28, 2015

• Our sincere condolences to all of Marie's family with respect to her passing. I felt I knew her through all the stories I have heard from Duane over the past few year., Rest in peace Marie. - Posted by: Terry Johnson (friend) on: Feb 07, 2015

• My sincere condolences to all of Marie's family on the passing of your gracious Mother and Grandmother. She was such a warm, loving individual with a reassuring smile. I remember chatting often with her as she sat on the organ bench immediately following the morning service at Bayridge Bible Church(Kingston)and encouraged a shy teenage boy to face another week. She was always very supportive of me and my endeavours (even travelled to Saskatchewan for my graduation)and had a profound influence on my life. Mrs. Erickson will be greatly missed. John Adams (Ottawa) - Posted by: John Adams (Friend) on: Feb 01, 2015

• My inspiration Date: Friday, 23/01/2015 3:21 AM Mom is so organized: she died at 1:23 on 1/23. Xo I would like to thank everyone for being here today. The thoughtfulness and caring around my Mom is everlasting. I know God’s love & I know my Mom’s love. When it comes to helping me … They will always be there … & I know they can go to the nines … yes, truly … above and beyond. Both have a good sense of humour. I’d like to share with you … a recent moment in time … I titled it … “Grandma’s Got Game” … here goes … With help from many angels, including Oh Laurdie, Shar on, The Family Juils, … all caring and sharing while surrounding Grandma Marie … … & the true words offered to you … … The angel … often referred to as Shar on, was able to message … “Mom is so organized: she died at 1:23 on 1/23. Xo” Those words rang true and came from such a reliable source …& were respectfully separated by a colon … & a period … & … they were sent with a hug and a kiss. So, … there we have it … My Mom’s passing was in the first month of this year, January … on the 23rd day. On my hands, that looks like 1, 2, 3. It was 1:23 a.m. Again, on my hands, that looks like … 1, 2, 3. So, there it is … 1, 2, 3. One, two three … So, what comes next? Jump? Yes. Grandma Marie was ready, then gracefully jumped … & she made it. @ 1-2-3 on 1-2-3 … all that, while signifying strength of spirit … … accompanied by an orchestrated leap of faith. Bounding, yes, my Mom is abounding! Thank you God for taking care of my Mom. & Honest to St. Pete Mom Good job. Great jump. Well done. Certainly … Grandma’s Got Game. So, there we go. & It is clear to me, God and Mom will always help me. God and Mom have again proven their eternal love, often given and accepted with a sense of humour, to the end and beyond. Thanks, to all, for helping me to remember. Thanks to all for caring about my Mom. Love forever, Wendy xo January 24th, 2015. P.S. My inspiration message was sent to me at 3:21 A.M. 3-2-1 … my inspiration. Thank you God, thank you Mom. Amen Monday, January 26, 2015 colon1 [koh-luh n] Spell Syllables • Examples • Word Origin noun, plural colons for 1, cola [koh-luh] (Show IPA), for 2. 1. the sign (:) used to mark a major division in a sentence, to indicate that what follows is an elaboration, summation, implication, etc., of what precedes; or to separate groups of numbers referring to different things, as hours from minutes in 5:30; or the members of a ratio or proportion, as in 1 : 2 = 3 : 6. 2. Classical Prosody. one of the members or sections of a rhythmical period, consisting of a sequence of from two to six feet united under a principal ictus or beat. Origin 1. prosody [ ˈpräsədē ] NOUN noun: prosody the patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry: "the translator is not obliged to reproduce the prosody of the original"  the theory or study of prosody.  the patterns of stress and intonation in a language: "the salience of prosody in child language acquisition" Powered by OxfordDictionaries • © Oxford University Press ictus in Medicine Expand ictus ic•tus (ĭk'təs) n. pl. ictus or ic•tus•es A sudden attack, stroke, or seizure. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. salience [sey-lee-uh ns, seyl-yuh ns] Spell Syllables • Examples • Word Origin noun 1. the state or condition of being salient. 2. a salient or projecting object, part, or feature. Origin Expand 1830-1840 1830-40; see salient, -ence Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2015. Cite This Source Examples from the web for salience Expand • We are all still wearing our badges out of reflex, but the credentials inside shiny pouches have lost salience. • But whereas the political salience of greenery has wilted, the government's environmental policies are holding up. • Given the salience of this, it's of some importance to teach ourselves to make distinctions. Expand Word Origin and History for salience Expand n. 1836, "quality of leaping;" see salient (adj.) + -ence. Meaning "quality of standing out" is from 1849. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Cite This Source Ah, well, I am a great and sublime fool. But then I am God’s fool, and all His work must be contemplated with respect http://listverse.com/2008/07/07/20-great-mark-twain-quotes/ Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Tending to the end … and forever, and sung by the beloved angel Dewwane, accompanied by The Cherubic Department for Doubtingthomasis, … with perfect pitch … noted … http://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-221423/name-Marie_Erickson/min-run-date-1422252000/order-publish_date|DESC,last_name|ASC/ What an awesome life you led, what an example you are to everyone you touched. Honoured to be your son, humbled by your unconditional love, grateful beyond description to have been part of your life. My heart is heavy, my tears are many, my love for you is boundless. Rest in peace Mom, I love you! - Posted by: Duane Erickson (Son) on: Jan 26, 2015 Amen - Posted by: Wendy Erickson-Gray (Daughter) on: Jan 29, 2015

• Duane, Wendy and Sharon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at at this difficult time. We are proud to have been neighbors in Welland and I appreciated your Mom and Dad for taking care of Paul on his visits to Kingston. You can be proud of the upbringing and love they gave you' - Posted by: Marg and Cecil Mitchell (friends) on: Jan 28, 2015

• A tribute and thank you for a life well lived. I truly loved Rev. Rav and Marie; they truly complemented themselves and had joint hearts for ministry. Marie will remembered as wonderful prayer warrior, and a true soldier in working through life's challenges with grace and an unwavering faith. She taught by example. Heaven's gain is our loss--we will hold on to the memories and give thanks to God for the privilege of knowing Marie. Condolences and peace upon all her family and friends. - Posted by: Jill & Don Carson-Dubreuil ((friend and attender of Ottawa Sunnysiide Church) on: Jan 28, 2015

• I knew Marie from her time at Sunnyside when Ray was our pastor. She was such a lovely, kind, encouraging lady. You could never talk to Marie without coming away blessed and inspired. And she gave great hugs! I loved to hear her play the organ..she was so gifted. She accepted her health difficulties with such dignity and grace and that, too, inspired me. Heaven's gain is our loss, but she is home. - Posted by: Jill Davis (Friend) on: Jan 28, 2015

• My sincere condolences to the family. I followed Ray and Marie at Sunnyside Wesleyan Church in Ottawa. They left a wonderful legacy and created a good foundation from which to do ministry. They were always thoughtful and gracious. I appreciate having had the opportunity to know them. - Posted by: Brent Russett (Friend) on: Jan 28, 2015

• My sincere condolences to Duane, Wendy, Sharon and the whole family. I have many memories of childhood at the Erickson home in Welland and knew it to be a place of love, due in large measure I am sure to Marie. I will be thinking of you. Paul - Posted by: Paul Mitchell (friend) on: Jan 27, 2015

• We remember with great affection for Marie when she and Pastor Ray served our church in Kingston, Ontario. She was a great friend and we love her dearly. Our sincere condolences to her family!!! - Posted by: Wayne & Diana Perry (Friends) on: Jan 26, 2015

• What an awesome life you led, what an example you are to everyone you touched. Honoured to be your son, humbled by your unconditional love, grateful beyond description to have been part of your life. My heart is heavy, my tears are many, my love for you is boundless. Rest in peace Mom, I love you! - Posted by: Duane Erickson (Son) on: Jan 26, 2015