ART ERICKSON

Arthur Leonard Erickson of Moose Jaw, passed away suddenly on August 17, 2002 at the age of 58 years. Art was born in Moose Jaw on September 2, 1943 and spent his early years at Darmody, Sask. He moved with his family to Moose Jaw when he was five. He attended Alexandra and William Grayson Schools. From the age of 15 he worked as a plumber until ill health forced him to retire in 1989 at the age of 46. He was a 25 year member of AA.  Art’s primary love was his family, but he also loved country music, caring for his trucks, fishing, and having coffee with friends. He was always there to listen to people and to offer encouragement.  Predeceased by his father, Leonard in 1989, he is survived by his mother, Laura;  wife, Sharon; children: Diana-Lee Muldar, and her children, Kelli and Jerod – Airdrie, Alta.; James, Sarah, and Amy at home in Moose Jaw; sister, Jenny (Gary) Ricken and their children: Marcy and her daughter Ariel, and Monty (Leslie); as well as aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins. Funeral Services will be held at W.J.Jones & Son Chapel on Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 2:00 pm.  Reverend Frank Mitchell will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery.  Visitation Monday evening 7 – 9 pm at the Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 521, Moose Jaw, S6H 4P2, or the Lupus Society of Sask., Box 88, Royal University Hospital, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, S7N 0W8, would be appreciated. In living memory of Art, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Sharon and Lorie Benson - Moose Jaw Sask.: Sharon and family- We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss.  Art was very special,  and we are told helped many to find courage and hope in recovery.  May you find similar comfort, and hope offered by friends and family during this difficult time. 

Loretta Hawkes Ling - Regina Sask.: Mrs. Erickson and Jenny:  My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Lorraine Cameron - Assiniboia, Sask.: Sharon & Family: I just read about Art's death in the obituaries in the leader Post last night. I wish to pass on to you and the family my deepest sympathy in the sudden loss of your husband and father.  It will be a tremendous loss to all who knew him and his dedication to the program. May God grant you the serenity to accept the things you cannot change and the courage to carry on. Lorraine Cameron

Linda Odowichuk - Moose Jaw, Sask.:  Sharon and family:  I wish to send my deepest sympathy to you at this most difficult time.

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