Ken L. Erickson passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2018, just one month shy of his ninety-first birthday.
Born in Salt Lake City to Ralph and Florence Erickson on May 16, 1927, Ken graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah. He served in the U.S. Navy the latter part of World War II and was proud of his country and the opportunity to serve.
Working at Hibb's Clothing Co., he started a forty-plus-year career as a manufacturer's rep in the men's clothing industry. He travelled extensively through six states, drove thousands and thousands of miles, and was an impeccable dresser.
Ken married Nancy Warren in October 1948 and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together, they have five children: Sydney (Mike) Maudsley, Peggy (Eric) Schanz, Warren (DA) Erickson, Kay (Dave) Lundquist, and Holly (Phil) Trapp; seventeen grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
He was a devoted father and provider and taught us the values he lived of hard work, thrift, and honesty. Always loving to strike up a conversation, he made friends easily wherever he went. Ken enjoyed gardening, skiing, golf, traveling with family and friends, and making homemade ice cream. He loved jazz music and sang in the Swanee Singers male chorus for several years. As a faithful member of the Church, he and Nancy enjoyed serving in the temple.
He is joining his parents; sisters, Carol Erickson and Phyllis Walker; and brother, Cal Erickson. He is survived by his sister, Linda Lewis; and sister-in-law, Myrna Erickson.
The family expresses thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice and Home Care for their support during this past week.
Funeral services will be held in the Cottonwood Fourth Ward Chapel, 5565 South Neighbor Lane (1610 East), on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on April 15, 2018.
Born in Salt Lake City to Ralph and Florence Erickson on May 16, 1927, Ken graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah. He served in the U.S. Navy the latter part of World War II and was proud of his country and the opportunity to serve.
Working at Hibb's Clothing Co., he started a forty-plus-year career as a manufacturer's rep in the men's clothing industry. He travelled extensively through six states, drove thousands and thousands of miles, and was an impeccable dresser.
Ken married Nancy Warren in October 1948 and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together, they have five children: Sydney (Mike) Maudsley, Peggy (Eric) Schanz, Warren (DA) Erickson, Kay (Dave) Lundquist, and Holly (Phil) Trapp; seventeen grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
He was a devoted father and provider and taught us the values he lived of hard work, thrift, and honesty. Always loving to strike up a conversation, he made friends easily wherever he went. Ken enjoyed gardening, skiing, golf, traveling with family and friends, and making homemade ice cream. He loved jazz music and sang in the Swanee Singers male chorus for several years. As a faithful member of the Church, he and Nancy enjoyed serving in the temple.
He is joining his parents; sisters, Carol Erickson and Phyllis Walker; and brother, Cal Erickson. He is survived by his sister, Linda Lewis; and sister-in-law, Myrna Erickson.
The family expresses thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice and Home Care for their support during this past week.
Funeral services will be held in the Cottonwood Fourth Ward Chapel, 5565 South Neighbor Lane (1610 East), on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on April 15, 2018.
Ken L. Erickson passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2018, just one month shy of his ninety-first birthday.
Born in Salt Lake City to Ralph and Florence Erickson on May 16, 1927, Ken graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah. He served in the U.S. Navy the latter part of World War II and was proud of his country and the opportunity to serve.
Working at Hibb's Clothing Co., he started a forty-plus-year career as a manufacturer's rep in the men's clothing industry. He travelled extensively through six states, drove thousands and thousands of miles, and was an impeccable dresser.
Ken married Nancy Warren in October 1948 and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together, they have five children: Sydney (Mike) Maudsley, Peggy (Eric) Schanz, Warren (DA) Erickson, Kay (Dave) Lundquist, and Holly (Phil) Trapp; seventeen grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
He was a devoted father and provider and taught us the values he lived of hard work, thrift, and honesty. Always loving to strike up a conversation, he made friends easily wherever he went. Ken enjoyed gardening, skiing, golf, traveling with family and friends, and making homemade ice cream. He loved jazz music and sang in the Swanee Singers male chorus for several years. As a faithful member of the Church, he and Nancy enjoyed serving in the temple.
He is joining his parents; sisters, Carol Erickson and Phyllis Walker; and brother, Cal Erickson. He is survived by his sister, Linda Lewis; and sister-in-law, Myrna Erickson.
The family expresses thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice and Home Care for their support during this past week.
Funeral services will be held in the Cottonwood Fourth Ward Chapel, 5565 South Neighbor Lane (1610 East), on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on April 15, 2018.
Born in Salt Lake City to Ralph and Florence Erickson on May 16, 1927, Ken graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah. He served in the U.S. Navy the latter part of World War II and was proud of his country and the opportunity to serve.
Working at Hibb's Clothing Co., he started a forty-plus-year career as a manufacturer's rep in the men's clothing industry. He travelled extensively through six states, drove thousands and thousands of miles, and was an impeccable dresser.
Ken married Nancy Warren in October 1948 and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together, they have five children: Sydney (Mike) Maudsley, Peggy (Eric) Schanz, Warren (DA) Erickson, Kay (Dave) Lundquist, and Holly (Phil) Trapp; seventeen grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
He was a devoted father and provider and taught us the values he lived of hard work, thrift, and honesty. Always loving to strike up a conversation, he made friends easily wherever he went. Ken enjoyed gardening, skiing, golf, traveling with family and friends, and making homemade ice cream. He loved jazz music and sang in the Swanee Singers male chorus for several years. As a faithful member of the Church, he and Nancy enjoyed serving in the temple.
He is joining his parents; sisters, Carol Erickson and Phyllis Walker; and brother, Cal Erickson. He is survived by his sister, Linda Lewis; and sister-in-law, Myrna Erickson.
The family expresses thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice and Home Care for their support during this past week.
Funeral services will be held in the Cottonwood Fourth Ward Chapel, 5565 South Neighbor Lane (1610 East), on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on April 15, 2018.
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