Eldon Joy Erickson, 54, of Fairview, WY died Dec 1, 1986 in the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City of complications from a liver transplant.
Funeral services were conducted on Dec 5, 1986 at the Fairview Ward building. Burial was under the direction of Schwab Mortuary in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Schwab Mortuary.
He was born Nov 16, 1932 in Fairview to Eldon R. and Grace Barrus Erickson. He married Linda Averett Nov 4. 1960 in Heber City UT, later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple.
He grew up on Bitter Creek, Fairview, WY and graduated from Star Valley High School in 1951. He loved sports and was a member of the football and basketball teams. He attended USU in Logan for one year before being drafted into the US Army. He served at Fort Ord, Fort Lewis and Desert Rock NV, where he was an observer during testing of the atom bomb.
After the service, Joy returned to USU and earned a degree in secondary education in 1958. His first teaching assignment was in Ogden UT where he taught sixth grade. The next year he purchased a dairy from his uncle, Pete Erickson, which he operated for two years. He sold the dairy and moved to Idaho Falls where he taught junior high students for one year before returning to Star Valley.
During 1969-70 he returned to USU to obtain a master of education degree and administration certificate. His first year as principal was in Etna after which he returned to Afton to be the principal of the junior high,. He served in that position through June of 1986.
He underwent a liver transplant on June 27, 1986. At first things went well but a series of setbacks occurred during the summer. Through his courage and determination, he was able to welcome the students and staff on the first day of school. However, more problems developed with his health and he had to return to Salt Lake to the LDS Hospital.
Joy loved the land and took great pride in raising a good crop of hay or grain. He had a firm conviction of the value of education and enjoyed a special rapport with students and faculty alike. He was a member of the LDS Church serving in many positions including young men"s president, bishop's counselor, high counselor and five years as bishop. His life was one of service, hard work and devotion to his family.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Fairview, daughter, Erin, Salt Lake City; sons Casey, serving a mission in San Bernardino, CA, Kolby, Chet, Ryan and Dahl all of Fairview; his mother Grace Erickson of Fairview, one brother, Ree Erickson of Salt Lake City; four sisters, Mrs R.S. (Marcia) Faulhaber and Mrs Jim (Joyce) Wyatt both of Logan UT, Fay McKay Grantsville UT and Mrs Jack (LaJette)Johns, Manteca, CA
A tribute to Principal E,Joy Erickson
The flags flew at half-mast last week at the Star Valley Junior High School. A subdued student-body and faculty mourned the death of their principal E. Joy Erickson, who died Monday night from complications to his June liver transplant. Highly respected and loved by the school's staff and students, Mr Erickson will long be remembered for his contribution to the education of thousands during the past two decades in Star Valley.
Principal Erickson was a man of great integrity. His teachers found him supportive and congenial. Though a strict disciplinarian, students respected him and knew his rules and standards were a form of caring. That to abide by regulations was a part of their educations to become a good citizen in our society.
The teachers and students of Star Valley Junior High found him consistent and fair. He was positive in his association with all. His sense of humor was a recourse on which many depended.
With admiration and love for his courageous battle and the many years dedicated to education, we join his family in honoring his memory.
Star Valley Jr. High Staff and Student-body.
Funeral services for prominent Star Valley educator E. Joy Erickson have been scheduled for Friday, Dec 5. Erickson had suffered for several years with a liver condition that resulted in a liver transplant on June 27 of this year.
He graduated from Star Valley High School in 1951. He attended Utah State University, obtaining his bachelors degree in 1958 and a master of education in 1970. He served in the Army from 1952-54.
In 1963 he started his teaching career in Star Valley having previously taught in Ogden and Idaho Falls. He became the principal of the Metcalf Elementary in Etna in 1970, Erickson was named principal of the junior high school in 1971, a position that he held until his death.
"We have a real empty feeling down here, said Cordell Luthi, acting principal at the junior high. He continued,"It's a great loss to us. He has touched the lives of a lot of people, and that includes students and staff. I can guarantee he has left his mark."
Merna Brown, president of the Star Valley Education Association, attended school with him and taught for 10 years under his administration. She remembers him as "one of the finest individuals. He backed his teachers all t he way and was very very supportive. He never hesitated to let us try something new." She concluded "He was certainly a friend and I admired him so much."
Longtime neighbor and friend Blair Hillstead reflected on his 17 years of teaching with Joy, "He was very well liked as an administrator. As a faculty we have grown because of his administration as much as any faculty in the district. He had a real good rapport with the students. They knew where they stood with him and he disciplined in such a way that they respected him."
Lincoln County School District #2 Superintendent J. Allen Lowe said, "Joy has been about the closest colleague in my entire experience in education. If there has been any administrator that I wanted to bounce anything off, council with, Joy has been that person. We worked closely my first three years because he trained me. I had never been a principal before, I leaned heavily on his experience then and continued to do so after becoming superintendent. I always felt that his advice and counsel were about the best that could be obtained.
"I think Joy was a super administrator and totally dedicated to education." said Rowan Anderson, chairman of the school board. Anderson further pointed out, "He had an ability for discipline that you will never see in another administrator. He took very good care of the school buildings."
Funeral services will be held at the Osmond Three Ward Building tomorrow at 1 p.m. A viewing will be held prior to the services beginning at 11 a.m. The family will meet with friends at the Schwab Mortuary tonight, Dec 4, from 7-9 p.m.
Dr J Allen Lowe reported to the Independent that the junior high and high school students will be dismissed after their fourth period class Friday. This will allow teachers in both schools to attend the funeral. those not attending the services will be used as substitutes for elementary teachers wishing to attend. No lunch will be served at either school, as students will be bussed home. Elementary students will complete the entire school day and arrive home on regular schedule.
Erickson, E. Joy (1 Dec 1986)Star Valley Independent
Eldon Joy ERICKSON is the son of Eldon Russell ERICKSON and Grace Louise BARRUS
Eldon Joy ERICKSON married LINDA AVERETT 04 NOV 1960 in Heber, Wasatch, Utah
Funeral services were conducted on Dec 5, 1986 at the Fairview Ward building. Burial was under the direction of Schwab Mortuary in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Schwab Mortuary.
He was born Nov 16, 1932 in Fairview to Eldon R. and Grace Barrus Erickson. He married Linda Averett Nov 4. 1960 in Heber City UT, later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple.
He grew up on Bitter Creek, Fairview, WY and graduated from Star Valley High School in 1951. He loved sports and was a member of the football and basketball teams. He attended USU in Logan for one year before being drafted into the US Army. He served at Fort Ord, Fort Lewis and Desert Rock NV, where he was an observer during testing of the atom bomb.
After the service, Joy returned to USU and earned a degree in secondary education in 1958. His first teaching assignment was in Ogden UT where he taught sixth grade. The next year he purchased a dairy from his uncle, Pete Erickson, which he operated for two years. He sold the dairy and moved to Idaho Falls where he taught junior high students for one year before returning to Star Valley.
During 1969-70 he returned to USU to obtain a master of education degree and administration certificate. His first year as principal was in Etna after which he returned to Afton to be the principal of the junior high,. He served in that position through June of 1986.
He underwent a liver transplant on June 27, 1986. At first things went well but a series of setbacks occurred during the summer. Through his courage and determination, he was able to welcome the students and staff on the first day of school. However, more problems developed with his health and he had to return to Salt Lake to the LDS Hospital.
Joy loved the land and took great pride in raising a good crop of hay or grain. He had a firm conviction of the value of education and enjoyed a special rapport with students and faculty alike. He was a member of the LDS Church serving in many positions including young men"s president, bishop's counselor, high counselor and five years as bishop. His life was one of service, hard work and devotion to his family.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Fairview, daughter, Erin, Salt Lake City; sons Casey, serving a mission in San Bernardino, CA, Kolby, Chet, Ryan and Dahl all of Fairview; his mother Grace Erickson of Fairview, one brother, Ree Erickson of Salt Lake City; four sisters, Mrs R.S. (Marcia) Faulhaber and Mrs Jim (Joyce) Wyatt both of Logan UT, Fay McKay Grantsville UT and Mrs Jack (LaJette)Johns, Manteca, CA
A tribute to Principal E,Joy Erickson
The flags flew at half-mast last week at the Star Valley Junior High School. A subdued student-body and faculty mourned the death of their principal E. Joy Erickson, who died Monday night from complications to his June liver transplant. Highly respected and loved by the school's staff and students, Mr Erickson will long be remembered for his contribution to the education of thousands during the past two decades in Star Valley.
Principal Erickson was a man of great integrity. His teachers found him supportive and congenial. Though a strict disciplinarian, students respected him and knew his rules and standards were a form of caring. That to abide by regulations was a part of their educations to become a good citizen in our society.
The teachers and students of Star Valley Junior High found him consistent and fair. He was positive in his association with all. His sense of humor was a recourse on which many depended.
With admiration and love for his courageous battle and the many years dedicated to education, we join his family in honoring his memory.
Star Valley Jr. High Staff and Student-body.
Funeral services for prominent Star Valley educator E. Joy Erickson have been scheduled for Friday, Dec 5. Erickson had suffered for several years with a liver condition that resulted in a liver transplant on June 27 of this year.
He graduated from Star Valley High School in 1951. He attended Utah State University, obtaining his bachelors degree in 1958 and a master of education in 1970. He served in the Army from 1952-54.
In 1963 he started his teaching career in Star Valley having previously taught in Ogden and Idaho Falls. He became the principal of the Metcalf Elementary in Etna in 1970, Erickson was named principal of the junior high school in 1971, a position that he held until his death.
"We have a real empty feeling down here, said Cordell Luthi, acting principal at the junior high. He continued,"It's a great loss to us. He has touched the lives of a lot of people, and that includes students and staff. I can guarantee he has left his mark."
Merna Brown, president of the Star Valley Education Association, attended school with him and taught for 10 years under his administration. She remembers him as "one of the finest individuals. He backed his teachers all t he way and was very very supportive. He never hesitated to let us try something new." She concluded "He was certainly a friend and I admired him so much."
Longtime neighbor and friend Blair Hillstead reflected on his 17 years of teaching with Joy, "He was very well liked as an administrator. As a faculty we have grown because of his administration as much as any faculty in the district. He had a real good rapport with the students. They knew where they stood with him and he disciplined in such a way that they respected him."
Lincoln County School District #2 Superintendent J. Allen Lowe said, "Joy has been about the closest colleague in my entire experience in education. If there has been any administrator that I wanted to bounce anything off, council with, Joy has been that person. We worked closely my first three years because he trained me. I had never been a principal before, I leaned heavily on his experience then and continued to do so after becoming superintendent. I always felt that his advice and counsel were about the best that could be obtained.
"I think Joy was a super administrator and totally dedicated to education." said Rowan Anderson, chairman of the school board. Anderson further pointed out, "He had an ability for discipline that you will never see in another administrator. He took very good care of the school buildings."
Funeral services will be held at the Osmond Three Ward Building tomorrow at 1 p.m. A viewing will be held prior to the services beginning at 11 a.m. The family will meet with friends at the Schwab Mortuary tonight, Dec 4, from 7-9 p.m.
Dr J Allen Lowe reported to the Independent that the junior high and high school students will be dismissed after their fourth period class Friday. This will allow teachers in both schools to attend the funeral. those not attending the services will be used as substitutes for elementary teachers wishing to attend. No lunch will be served at either school, as students will be bussed home. Elementary students will complete the entire school day and arrive home on regular schedule.
Erickson, E. Joy (1 Dec 1986)Star Valley Independent
Eldon Joy ERICKSON is the son of Eldon Russell ERICKSON and Grace Louise BARRUS
Eldon Joy ERICKSON married LINDA AVERETT 04 NOV 1960 in Heber, Wasatch, Utah
Eldon Joy Erickson, 54, of Fairview, WY died Dec 1, 1986 in the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City of complications from a liver transplant.
Funeral services were conducted on Dec 5, 1986 at the Fairview Ward building. Burial was under the direction of Schwab Mortuary in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Schwab Mortuary.
He was born Nov 16, 1932 in Fairview to Eldon R. and Grace Barrus Erickson. He married Linda Averett Nov 4. 1960 in Heber City UT, later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple.
He grew up on Bitter Creek, Fairview, WY and graduated from Star Valley High School in 1951. He loved sports and was a member of the football and basketball teams. He attended USU in Logan for one year before being drafted into the US Army. He served at Fort Ord, Fort Lewis and Desert Rock NV, where he was an observer during testing of the atom bomb.
After the service, Joy returned to USU and earned a degree in secondary education in 1958. His first teaching assignment was in Ogden UT where he taught sixth grade. The next year he purchased a dairy from his uncle, Pete Erickson, which he operated for two years. He sold the dairy and moved to Idaho Falls where he taught junior high students for one year before returning to Star Valley.
During 1969-70 he returned to USU to obtain a master of education degree and administration certificate. His first year as principal was in Etna after which he returned to Afton to be the principal of the junior high,. He served in that position through June of 1986.
He underwent a liver transplant on June 27, 1986. At first things went well but a series of setbacks occurred during the summer. Through his courage and determination, he was able to welcome the students and staff on the first day of school. However, more problems developed with his health and he had to return to Salt Lake to the LDS Hospital.
Joy loved the land and took great pride in raising a good crop of hay or grain. He had a firm conviction of the value of education and enjoyed a special rapport with students and faculty alike. He was a member of the LDS Church serving in many positions including young men"s president, bishop's counselor, high counselor and five years as bishop. His life was one of service, hard work and devotion to his family.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Fairview, daughter, Erin, Salt Lake City; sons Casey, serving a mission in San Bernardino, CA, Kolby, Chet, Ryan and Dahl all of Fairview; his mother Grace Erickson of Fairview, one brother, Ree Erickson of Salt Lake City; four sisters, Mrs R.S. (Marcia) Faulhaber and Mrs Jim (Joyce) Wyatt both of Logan UT, Fay McKay Grantsville UT and Mrs Jack (LaJette)Johns, Manteca, CA
A tribute to Principal E,Joy Erickson
The flags flew at half-mast last week at the Star Valley Junior High School. A subdued student-body and faculty mourned the death of their principal E. Joy Erickson, who died Monday night from complications to his June liver transplant. Highly respected and loved by the school's staff and students, Mr Erickson will long be remembered for his contribution to the education of thousands during the past two decades in Star Valley.
Principal Erickson was a man of great integrity. His teachers found him supportive and congenial. Though a strict disciplinarian, students respected him and knew his rules and standards were a form of caring. That to abide by regulations was a part of their educations to become a good citizen in our society.
The teachers and students of Star Valley Junior High found him consistent and fair. He was positive in his association with all. His sense of humor was a recourse on which many depended.
With admiration and love for his courageous battle and the many years dedicated to education, we join his family in honoring his memory.
Star Valley Jr. High Staff and Student-body.
Funeral services for prominent Star Valley educator E. Joy Erickson have been scheduled for Friday, Dec 5. Erickson had suffered for several years with a liver condition that resulted in a liver transplant on June 27 of this year.
He graduated from Star Valley High School in 1951. He attended Utah State University, obtaining his bachelors degree in 1958 and a master of education in 1970. He served in the Army from 1952-54.
In 1963 he started his teaching career in Star Valley having previously taught in Ogden and Idaho Falls. He became the principal of the Metcalf Elementary in Etna in 1970, Erickson was named principal of the junior high school in 1971, a position that he held until his death.
"We have a real empty feeling down here, said Cordell Luthi, acting principal at the junior high. He continued,"It's a great loss to us. He has touched the lives of a lot of people, and that includes students and staff. I can guarantee he has left his mark."
Merna Brown, president of the Star Valley Education Association, attended school with him and taught for 10 years under his administration. She remembers him as "one of the finest individuals. He backed his teachers all t he way and was very very supportive. He never hesitated to let us try something new." She concluded "He was certainly a friend and I admired him so much."
Longtime neighbor and friend Blair Hillstead reflected on his 17 years of teaching with Joy, "He was very well liked as an administrator. As a faculty we have grown because of his administration as much as any faculty in the district. He had a real good rapport with the students. They knew where they stood with him and he disciplined in such a way that they respected him."
Lincoln County School District #2 Superintendent J. Allen Lowe said, "Joy has been about the closest colleague in my entire experience in education. If there has been any administrator that I wanted to bounce anything off, council with, Joy has been that person. We worked closely my first three years because he trained me. I had never been a principal before, I leaned heavily on his experience then and continued to do so after becoming superintendent. I always felt that his advice and counsel were about the best that could be obtained.
"I think Joy was a super administrator and totally dedicated to education." said Rowan Anderson, chairman of the school board. Anderson further pointed out, "He had an ability for discipline that you will never see in another administrator. He took very good care of the school buildings."
Funeral services will be held at the Osmond Three Ward Building tomorrow at 1 p.m. A viewing will be held prior to the services beginning at 11 a.m. The family will meet with friends at the Schwab Mortuary tonight, Dec 4, from 7-9 p.m.
Dr J Allen Lowe reported to the Independent that the junior high and high school students will be dismissed after their fourth period class Friday. This will allow teachers in both schools to attend the funeral. those not attending the services will be used as substitutes for elementary teachers wishing to attend. No lunch will be served at either school, as students will be bussed home. Elementary students will complete the entire school day and arrive home on regular schedule.
Erickson, E. Joy (1 Dec 1986)Star Valley Independent
Eldon Joy ERICKSON is the son of Eldon Russell ERICKSON and Grace Louise BARRUS
Eldon Joy ERICKSON married LINDA AVERETT 04 NOV 1960 in Heber, Wasatch, Utah
Funeral services were conducted on Dec 5, 1986 at the Fairview Ward building. Burial was under the direction of Schwab Mortuary in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Schwab Mortuary.
He was born Nov 16, 1932 in Fairview to Eldon R. and Grace Barrus Erickson. He married Linda Averett Nov 4. 1960 in Heber City UT, later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple.
He grew up on Bitter Creek, Fairview, WY and graduated from Star Valley High School in 1951. He loved sports and was a member of the football and basketball teams. He attended USU in Logan for one year before being drafted into the US Army. He served at Fort Ord, Fort Lewis and Desert Rock NV, where he was an observer during testing of the atom bomb.
After the service, Joy returned to USU and earned a degree in secondary education in 1958. His first teaching assignment was in Ogden UT where he taught sixth grade. The next year he purchased a dairy from his uncle, Pete Erickson, which he operated for two years. He sold the dairy and moved to Idaho Falls where he taught junior high students for one year before returning to Star Valley.
During 1969-70 he returned to USU to obtain a master of education degree and administration certificate. His first year as principal was in Etna after which he returned to Afton to be the principal of the junior high,. He served in that position through June of 1986.
He underwent a liver transplant on June 27, 1986. At first things went well but a series of setbacks occurred during the summer. Through his courage and determination, he was able to welcome the students and staff on the first day of school. However, more problems developed with his health and he had to return to Salt Lake to the LDS Hospital.
Joy loved the land and took great pride in raising a good crop of hay or grain. He had a firm conviction of the value of education and enjoyed a special rapport with students and faculty alike. He was a member of the LDS Church serving in many positions including young men"s president, bishop's counselor, high counselor and five years as bishop. His life was one of service, hard work and devotion to his family.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Fairview, daughter, Erin, Salt Lake City; sons Casey, serving a mission in San Bernardino, CA, Kolby, Chet, Ryan and Dahl all of Fairview; his mother Grace Erickson of Fairview, one brother, Ree Erickson of Salt Lake City; four sisters, Mrs R.S. (Marcia) Faulhaber and Mrs Jim (Joyce) Wyatt both of Logan UT, Fay McKay Grantsville UT and Mrs Jack (LaJette)Johns, Manteca, CA
A tribute to Principal E,Joy Erickson
The flags flew at half-mast last week at the Star Valley Junior High School. A subdued student-body and faculty mourned the death of their principal E. Joy Erickson, who died Monday night from complications to his June liver transplant. Highly respected and loved by the school's staff and students, Mr Erickson will long be remembered for his contribution to the education of thousands during the past two decades in Star Valley.
Principal Erickson was a man of great integrity. His teachers found him supportive and congenial. Though a strict disciplinarian, students respected him and knew his rules and standards were a form of caring. That to abide by regulations was a part of their educations to become a good citizen in our society.
The teachers and students of Star Valley Junior High found him consistent and fair. He was positive in his association with all. His sense of humor was a recourse on which many depended.
With admiration and love for his courageous battle and the many years dedicated to education, we join his family in honoring his memory.
Star Valley Jr. High Staff and Student-body.
Funeral services for prominent Star Valley educator E. Joy Erickson have been scheduled for Friday, Dec 5. Erickson had suffered for several years with a liver condition that resulted in a liver transplant on June 27 of this year.
He graduated from Star Valley High School in 1951. He attended Utah State University, obtaining his bachelors degree in 1958 and a master of education in 1970. He served in the Army from 1952-54.
In 1963 he started his teaching career in Star Valley having previously taught in Ogden and Idaho Falls. He became the principal of the Metcalf Elementary in Etna in 1970, Erickson was named principal of the junior high school in 1971, a position that he held until his death.
"We have a real empty feeling down here, said Cordell Luthi, acting principal at the junior high. He continued,"It's a great loss to us. He has touched the lives of a lot of people, and that includes students and staff. I can guarantee he has left his mark."
Merna Brown, president of the Star Valley Education Association, attended school with him and taught for 10 years under his administration. She remembers him as "one of the finest individuals. He backed his teachers all t he way and was very very supportive. He never hesitated to let us try something new." She concluded "He was certainly a friend and I admired him so much."
Longtime neighbor and friend Blair Hillstead reflected on his 17 years of teaching with Joy, "He was very well liked as an administrator. As a faculty we have grown because of his administration as much as any faculty in the district. He had a real good rapport with the students. They knew where they stood with him and he disciplined in such a way that they respected him."
Lincoln County School District #2 Superintendent J. Allen Lowe said, "Joy has been about the closest colleague in my entire experience in education. If there has been any administrator that I wanted to bounce anything off, council with, Joy has been that person. We worked closely my first three years because he trained me. I had never been a principal before, I leaned heavily on his experience then and continued to do so after becoming superintendent. I always felt that his advice and counsel were about the best that could be obtained.
"I think Joy was a super administrator and totally dedicated to education." said Rowan Anderson, chairman of the school board. Anderson further pointed out, "He had an ability for discipline that you will never see in another administrator. He took very good care of the school buildings."
Funeral services will be held at the Osmond Three Ward Building tomorrow at 1 p.m. A viewing will be held prior to the services beginning at 11 a.m. The family will meet with friends at the Schwab Mortuary tonight, Dec 4, from 7-9 p.m.
Dr J Allen Lowe reported to the Independent that the junior high and high school students will be dismissed after their fourth period class Friday. This will allow teachers in both schools to attend the funeral. those not attending the services will be used as substitutes for elementary teachers wishing to attend. No lunch will be served at either school, as students will be bussed home. Elementary students will complete the entire school day and arrive home on regular schedule.
Erickson, E. Joy (1 Dec 1986)Star Valley Independent
Eldon Joy ERICKSON is the son of Eldon Russell ERICKSON and Grace Louise BARRUS
Eldon Joy ERICKSON married LINDA AVERETT 04 NOV 1960 in Heber, Wasatch, Utah
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