Donald Raymond "Don" Erickson

Donald Raymond "Don" Erickson obituary

Donald Erickson Obituary


DONALD RAYMOND ERICKSON
August 9, 1925 ~ June 14, 2014
"Don had an infectious laugh
and great sense of humor."

Donald Raymond Erickson was born on Aug. 9, 1925 in Washougal, WA to Daniel "Ray" and Bertha Erickson. He graduated from Washougal High School in 1943.
Don served in the Marine Corps during WWII in the Pacific. After the war, he returned home to marry Edith Chamberlain.
Don was a home builder. He supervised and participated in the construction of hundreds of homes in Clark County.
Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and square dancing. Don and Edith took several trips in their RV which took them across the country and up to Alaska.
Don is survived by his wife, Edith; sister, Phylis; daughter, Ardyth; sons, Don Jr. (Terri), Dean (Tina), Darin and Duane; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial will be held at his home in Battle Ground on Sat., June 28, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. *Call Don Jr. for information: 360-904-1277.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jun. 24, 2014.
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Don an Terri I was so sorry to read about your dad passing away. But as the days and weeks and months pass, as you return to your routine, may you always remember him for all the help and support that he gave you while, you were growing up. Remember you will have the love and support of your family and friends. Your friend always

Debbie Greenen-Hren

June 24, 2014

The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!

George Hilbish

June 23, 2014

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