Dorothy Erickson

Dorothy J. Erickson, 86, of 508 W. Breen Ave. Kingsford, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Hyland Nursing Home in Iron Mountain. She was born August 4, 1923 in Duluth, MN, daughter of the late Edward Engulf Lein and Hazel Mae (Cocking) LeClaire. In 1924, her father took a position with the Ford Motor Company, and the family moved to Iron Mountain. Dorothy attended Hulst School on the east side and then Iron Mountain High School. In 1943, she went to Racine, WI to work in a war plant. On June 1, 1946, Dorothy married the love of her life, Clifford C. Erickson in Iron Mountain; they moved to the house he built for them in Kingsford. Dorothy was employed as head of housekeeping at Hyland Nursing Home in 1974. Fourteen years later she retired due to her husband’s illness. Dorothy was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. She was an active member of the Carpenter Clash American Legion Post 363 Auxiliary, the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Mason’s pasty crew as a “scooper". Dorothy’s favorite past time was playing cards with her Monday night neighborhood card club, the Thursday night card club as well as her family. She also loved chocolate, reading, and watching western movies, especially with John Wayne. Dorothy’s main focus was always her family, and she loved them deeply. She is survived by three children, Joy Ann Brewer of DeWitt, MI, Nancy (Robert) Leroux of Eveleth, MN and John (Carole) Erickson of Kingsford; seven grandchildren, Jason (Janet) Brewer, Justin Brewer, Andre and Erica Leroux, Jessica (Rob) Garvaglia, and Jennifer and John Erickson; nine great grandchildren, Randy and Cody Weaver, Cadel, Calon and Rory Brewer, Kaitlynn Erickson, and Aliyah, Travis and Jesse Garvaglia; a step-sister, Maxine (Bud) Hamacher; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; her step-mother, Ella Shoquist Lein; a brother, Edward Lein; a sister, Delores Rymkos; and a step-brother, Chester Shoquist. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00am to 12:00 noon at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Kingsford. Memorial services will be held at 12:00 noon at the church with a luncheon to follow. Rev. Chad Ott will officiate. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Dorothy Erickson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Dorothy Erickson

July 8, 1924 - July 8, 2010