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Esther Mae Erickson's Obituary
Esther Erickson, 76, passed away at her home early Tuesday morning April 5, 2011. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Amidon Lebanon Lutheran church. Reverend Galand Strand and Chuck Swanson will officiate, with burial to follow at Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held starting at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Krebsbach Funeral home Chapel.
Esther Erickson was born on April 9, 1934 in Werner ND the daughter of Tobius and Mae Gilje. She was raised and attended school in the Warner area. She later married Morris Erikson on July 2, 1954 in Warner ND. They lived on a farm near Amidon until moving to Bowman in 1969. Esther worked as a dietary Cook at the Sunset Nursing Home for 30 years. Esther found enjoyment in cooking, baking, dancing, Bingo "22", camping, and happy hour. She always looked forward to her son Durwin coming home from Minneapolis along with Tammy and all of his close friends. She loved when her daughters would come over to sing, bake, listen to Sunday Church service, and have happy hour with her. She loved her grandkids very much, had special nicknames for everyone and always had to pinch their butts. She will now be reunited with her lifelong best friend and husband Morris. A special thanks to her close friend and caretaker, Donna. Esther will be loved and greatly missed by everyone.
Survivors include one son: Duwrin (Tammy) Erickson, Golden Valley, MN; four daughters: Carol (Rocky) Paulson, Bowman, ND; Connie (Bill) Mason, Bowman, ND; Colette (Frank) Miesaloski, Bowman, ND; Karen Orcutt, Bowman, ND; four Sisters and seven brothers: Evelyn Dinius, Forsythm MT; Al Gilji, Forsyth, MT; Richard Gilji, CA; Donald Gilji, AZ; Donald Gilji, NM; Harlen Gilji, IA; Dale Gilji, Beulah ND; Keith Gilji, Forsyth, MT; Better Jo Frank, New England, ND; Jantter Fettig, Killdear, ND; Janice Day, Utah; 7 grandchildren: Daniel (Jenni) Hegge, St. Michael, MN; Angela (Phil) Link, Golden Valley, MN; Miranda and Justin Coyle, Bowman, ND; Jake Mason, Bismark,ND; Cory (Evelyn) Orcutt, San Diego, CA; Matt Orcutt, Baker, MT; Marjorie Orcutt, Spearfish, SD, and numerous great grandchildren.
Esther was proceeded in death by her husband Morris Erickson, her parents, one daughter Kathy Erickson, one sister and two brothers, and one grandson Eric Mason.
Esther Erickson was born on April 9, 1934 in Werner ND the daughter of Tobius and Mae Gilje. She was raised and attended school in the Warner area. She later married Morris Erikson on July 2, 1954 in Warner ND. They lived on a farm near Amidon until moving to Bowman in 1969. Esther worked as a dietary Cook at the Sunset Nursing Home for 30 years. Esther found enjoyment in cooking, baking, dancing, Bingo "22", camping, and happy hour. She always looked forward to her son Durwin coming home from Minneapolis along with Tammy and all of his close friends. She loved when her daughters would come over to sing, bake, listen to Sunday Church service, and have happy hour with her. She loved her grandkids very much, had special nicknames for everyone and always had to pinch their butts. She will now be reunited with her lifelong best friend and husband Morris. A special thanks to her close friend and caretaker, Donna. Esther will be loved and greatly missed by everyone.
Survivors include one son: Duwrin (Tammy) Erickson, Golden Valley, MN; four daughters: Carol (Rocky) Paulson, Bowman, ND; Connie (Bill) Mason, Bowman, ND; Colette (Frank) Miesaloski, Bowman, ND; Karen Orcutt, Bowman, ND; four Sisters and seven brothers: Evelyn Dinius, Forsythm MT; Al Gilji, Forsyth, MT; Richard Gilji, CA; Donald Gilji, AZ; Donald Gilji, NM; Harlen Gilji, IA; Dale Gilji, Beulah ND; Keith Gilji, Forsyth, MT; Better Jo Frank, New England, ND; Jantter Fettig, Killdear, ND; Janice Day, Utah; 7 grandchildren: Daniel (Jenni) Hegge, St. Michael, MN; Angela (Phil) Link, Golden Valley, MN; Miranda and Justin Coyle, Bowman, ND; Jake Mason, Bismark,ND; Cory (Evelyn) Orcutt, San Diego, CA; Matt Orcutt, Baker, MT; Marjorie Orcutt, Spearfish, SD, and numerous great grandchildren.
Esther was proceeded in death by her husband Morris Erickson, her parents, one daughter Kathy Erickson, one sister and two brothers, and one grandson Eric Mason.
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