Bernice Erickson

"Bernice Erickson" IRON MOUNTAIN - Bernice Erickson, 89, of Iron Mountain, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain. She was born July 12, 1915, in Iron River, daughter of the late Alexander and Edith Mae (Rogers) James. Bernice graduated from Iron River High School in 1933. She married Ruben Erickson on Sept. 8, 1940, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Iron River. He preceded her in death on April 2, 1996. Bernice has been a resident of the area since 1947, coming from Iron River. She worked at S.S. Kresge as an office cashier until her retirement in 1977. She was an active member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, serving as treasurer for many years, serving on the altar guild, and working with the women's groups at church. She loved spending time with her family. Bernice enjoyed knitting, gardening, letter writing, crossword puzzles, and jigsaw puzzles. She is survived by her three daughters, Margaret Scafuri of Honolulu, Carolyn (Richard) Giancola of Kingsford, and Nikki Arlene Clawson of Kingsford; a sister, Lucille Sjolund of Milwaukee; seven grandchildren, Denise (Richard) Lindstrom, Steven (Letty) Lantagne, Shelley (Scott) Celello, Angela Lantagne, Capt. Kenneth (Gloria) Clawson, Eric Clawson (Jackie Plank), and Cassandra Clawson; 12 great-grandchildren, Nichole (Dave) Annear, Tara, Shane, Scott, and Anthony DeCremer, Alyssa and Marcus Celello, Courtney and Nicholas Lantagne, and Forrest, Ian, and Coleman Clawson; a great-great granddaughter, Tailor Rae Annear. Bernice is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Alexander James. There will be a memorial service at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday at 5 p. m. Fr. Charlie Piper will officiate. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the memorial service. Burial of ashes will be in Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Bernice Erickson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Bernice Erickson

December 5, 1915 - December 5, 2004