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Don Erickson Obituary
ERICKSON, Don January 1948 June 2008 After a stoic battle with cancer Don passed away on Saturday, June 7th. Predeceased by his father (Ted) and his sister Sandra. He leaves his mother (Pearl), his daughter Shannon and two grandsons. Don was inducted into "The Fishermans Hall of Fame" in 1976 and recently received the "Medal for Exemplary Service to Law Enforcement." He is sadly missed by his coworkers at the V.I.R.C.C.(Wilkinson Road) and his fishing buddies, and the love of his life (Elizabeth Dyson). Special thanks to Silvia Cooke, Ken Cornish and Ray Carver for their care and support. No service by request He's gone Fishing! 474941
Memories and Condolences
for Don Erickson
60 Entries
Sylvia Cook
February 21, 2009
My dearest Don we still are missing you but I am staying close in touch by looking after your mom for you seeing her regularly a couple times a week really enjoying each others company you are in our thoughts regularly love from Sylvia Sara and your mom
Bingo! Don and Clive Cowichan River 1980
September 27, 2008
Clive Hall
September 27, 2008
Shannon and family,
I only heard of Don's passing Sept 25. My thoughts are with you all. Don and I worked together for almost 16 years at VIRCC and fished most of them together. The Harris, Cowichan, Koksilah, Sooke, Gordon, Chemainus rivers -we fished them all. Otter,O'brien, the Trap shack. Onion, cheese and mayo sandwiches, perhaps a little Baileys in the coffee on a snowy morning.
He bought me my first graphite rod,I couldnt afford to buy one.
He taught me to fish but more importantly he was a true friend and his legacy has been passed down to my children.
Thankyou- "tight lines Don, you are on a flood tide"
Clive Hall and Family
Linda Quigley
July 1, 2008
My condolances to Don's family. He was always kind , thoughtful & humourous. He was a gentle soul. I enjoyed working & knowing him. You will always be remembered & missed.
pete noseda
June 20, 2008
they say big boys dont cry,when they lose a friend like you they do,you were a friend and a teacher these last too few years were the best thanks to you .you took me fishing even though i was't a fisherman we made agood team ,you knew everything and I knew nothing,but hour after hour you taught me about fishing and crabbing.you will be badly missed by the kittens the squirrels the jays and me. without you fishing is just catching fish.goodbye my friend and thanks for all the fish.god bless you
Nathan Sangara
June 20, 2008
Don Erickson,a wise teacher,trusted friend,admired colleague.Like the fish you pursue you always had the courage to 'swim upstream' and be your own person.Much respect.Never forgotten.
Ted Leonard
June 17, 2008
My condolences to Don’s family. I loved to hear him talk about his fishing and his bridge playing. Don, You were always willing to help and never asked for anything in return. You will be missed. May you always find that fish, and I know that you will never lose that bridge game.
Glenn Myers ( V.I.R.C.C)
June 17, 2008
My sincere condolences to Don's family. He was loved by everyone. His kindness and gentleness will never be forgotten. I will look with fondness on our friendship. I will hold you close to my heart for year to come. May the fishing only get better for you Don.
Warren Orr
June 17, 2008
He was a great teacher and a great person!!!
Larry St. Michel
June 17, 2008
Don was a man of few words, but when he did speak, it was always interesting and usually comical. I miss seeing him sitting at the picnic table, having a well deserved break. He is missed by many, more than he ever realized. Larry St. Michel Victoria
Deepak Gill
June 16, 2008
Mr. Erickson
You gave out the best candy,
You were the only that could still pull off wearing "Old Spice"
You regularly denied my request to drive your car....I will miss you for all of the above and so much more...
Linda Pierson
June 16, 2008
My sincere condolences to all of Don's family.I know Don liked doing "His Time" quietly and peacefully (He often asked me to be quiet) There is great solace in knowing he now has eternal tranquility.
"Sister" Pierson (Linda)
Mike Fowler
June 15, 2008
Don,
I will always appreciate and remember your help teaching me everything from proper knots to tides and currents for fishing. I will think of you every time I go out fishing. There are few people with such patience and caring willing to help so many asking nothing in return.
paula Colford
June 15, 2008
Donnie gave me my big fishing experience in late 80's. We started out that day at 5AM with a bowl of pourriage at Paul's Motor Inn. Patience galore!! He put up with a sea- sick fishing buddy. To top it all off.. I went to empty porta-pottie and it went bobbing in the choppy Oceon. So there was Donnie fishing for his Porta pottie. How embarrasing. Clive Hall, Nipper and few other Correctional buddies were out that day . We laughed about this for years later.
Bill Service
June 15, 2008
Don
You are an even keel ! Thanks for the many years you were always that beacon in the distance I looked for.
Katherine/Bob Vink
June 15, 2008
Donnie,
I think back fondly of the years I've worked with you. I thank you for your friendship, for your advice, for making me laugh, for all your fishing stories and for all that candy.
I'm sure in your little piece of Heaven Donnie, you're "kickin" back doing your crossword, the fish are jumping and you are grinning from ear to ear.
Nothing but blue skys from now on.
We'll miss you Donnie, you were a good man.
Brian Wheaton
June 13, 2008
You always hear " the good ... young", I can truly say it happens far too often. Don's tide did ebb and his boat was always at the ready but a kinder soul one could not find. He was a man to know and even more to understand and appreciate. His words of wisdom and thoughts were heartfelt whilst his simple life pleasures were to be admired. Nothing mattered more then the call to fish and the solitude to be happy in the moment of the catch. Fare thee well fellow seafarer.
Adam Wolske
June 13, 2008
You were one of the greats!!! The humor you brought to the work place, the ear you lent, the drawer full of sweets. The place has never been the same without you. You will truly be missed and remembered fondly
Steve Stone
June 13, 2008
It was the best Don,just way to short,I hope they all take you to the backing,,I will miss you
Dave Buttree
June 13, 2008
Donny, thanks for your guidance and friendship. You will be sorely missed. It was a pleasure to have known you.
Neil Patterson
June 12, 2008
Thanks for the fishing trips and all the candy,The cady man will be missed.
Mohamed Bacchus
June 12, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Rick MacDougall
June 12, 2008
Don, What a guy! You taught us all some of lifes values and what true friendship is. I never heard one bad word come from you about anything other than "where's the freakin' fish?" I am proud to have worked with and known you, you were taken far to early pal and you will be missed by all. I wish you tight lines and noisy reels. See ya after the next wave buddy!!!!
Garth Anderson
June 12, 2008
Oh Buddy, you will be sorely missed, by all, calm winds and following sea's you touched so many hearts and did so much good
Abdul Sulley
June 11, 2008
hey buddy it was very nice knowing you and not forgetting what a good hearted person you were. You are going to be greatly missed. May your soul rest in a perfect peace
Ken Cornish
June 11, 2008
Don,
You have been a friend second to none, a valued colleague and one hell of a character. Now all of your tides are flooding and no more limits. My friend you are going to be sorely missed. Crap! I miss you already.
ama beesla
June 11, 2008
hey donnie, candy man, can't believe you're gone. it was nice knowing you in the short time we had. you will be missed dearly, never forgotten. you touched many lives, thanks for all the laughs. rest in peace.
Paul Roberts
June 11, 2008
For the great stories and fishing tips, thanks partner. "Calm Seas Forever"
Ivan Chow
June 11, 2008
Donnie, You will be truly missed. May your fishing trips be plentiful and the fish be large. Keep a place on your charter for me!
Cathy Wallace
June 11, 2008
G'bye Candy Man. I miss your smile and gentle soul. May peace be with you.
dave helgason
June 11, 2008
Hey Don, wish i could have got to know you a bit better , you were to me on a few occasions a great voice of reality and reason , i'll miss your person and personality!! if fishing was your thing , i hope its great were ever you have gone, we'll you later!
Jack Stranges
June 11, 2008
Donny. At one point you were family. I never stopped thinking of you as such. The pleasure was all mine. You will be missed.
Devin Gray
June 11, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Steve Anthony
June 11, 2008
Thank you for your kind words of encouragment, your dry sense of humor and your willingness to help.
Lynn Stokes
June 11, 2008
It was a pleasure working with Donny for 16 years. He was always quick to laughter and slow to judgement. "Steady as she goes" Donny, we'll miss you and your sweets. Our lives have been enriched by knowing you. Thanks and cheers to you.
Glen Fuller
June 11, 2008
Don
you will be missed. thanks for everything old friend...
CJ Conroy
June 11, 2008
Donny, Thank you for your good humour and quiet patience. You taught this rookie some of what it takes to "do it right". You will not be forgotten.
Dallas Lozoway
June 11, 2008
For the short period of time that you touched my life here at work, you where a true insperation and a great help...... For that I thank you !!
You will be greatly missed by all who's lives you blessed. =)
Anthony Barker , Corrections Officer
June 11, 2008
May you enjoy the peace of God.
I hope you get lots of fishing in with Saint Peter. I enjoyed working with you for the many years. You were a great mentor to me. You will be missed.
Patrick Doherty
June 11, 2008
Donnie,
I know that where ever you are....the Halibut are plentiful.
You were a good and kind soul who will be missed but not forgotten.
God bless.
Ken Simpson
June 11, 2008
Don... Thank you for being you. When we first met in 87 at the JI, I knew you were a person few words but when you said those words I listened. When I transferred over and partnered with you, I learned a lot of different interests. Bridge, more about fishing and making more drug busts....
Don.. you will always be a special memory to me and my Family.
Diane Trapp
June 11, 2008
It was a pleasure to work with you. Your sense of humour was perfect in such a crazy place. Your lightness of heart didn't go unnoticed. Thank-you.
Kellie Ferguson
June 11, 2008
I worked with Donnie in the Records Department @ VIRCC for the past three years. I have always looked up to him and will miss him. I admired his love of animals and we shared many photos and e-mails laughing at their antics.
I wish him Calm Waters and Silly Squirrels!
Jim Hatcher
June 11, 2008
Donny Buddy,
We were blessed to have you in our life. I will never forget our long night shift chats while you were figuring out the Halibut tides. You will never be forgotten buddy.
Hatch
Jim Robertson
June 11, 2008
Don, you were one of those rare people who never realized how highly you were regarded, how much you enriched our lives nor how much poorer your passing would leave us all.
Mark Conner
June 11, 2008
Donnie was a great person and a pleasure to work with. I have a great respect for him. Rest in peace
Lori McKenzie
June 11, 2008
Don, your caring nature, friendly smile and the candies in your pocket will surely be missed. My condolences your family and Liz.
STEPHEN KISHKAN
June 10, 2008
I REMEMBER DON FROM WILSONS FOODS WAY BACK IN THE LATE 60'S AND EARLY 70'S. HE WAS A GREAT GUY WHO LOVED FAST CARS. HE WAS MY MANAGER AND TREATED ME REALLY WELL.
Chris Leach
June 10, 2008
Don
You were a true inspiration to the people around you. At work you were willing to help anyone with your quiet patience. On the water you were always happier seeing someone else catch the big one. Its time you took the rod and caught another big one.
Reginald Todd Sr
June 10, 2008
I worked with Don for 6 years in the 80's and it was a pleasure.
Don will be the 1st mate on that big boat in the sky.
Good fishing, partner.
John Goodall
June 10, 2008
Donny,
You have been a great person to know and to work with. A one in a million, and you are really missed. There are no unfavorable seas or catch limits now. Never forgotton.
John McKnight
June 10, 2008
We knew it was steele head seaon Don when you come over to dig
worms in our composte.
You were a great fisherman and a good person Don.
John/Sally McKnight
Reg Todd (Jr)
June 10, 2008
Still missing the weekends together in Records....keep landing the bigs ones buddy...
Leanne Kristofferson
June 10, 2008
Don; You were a caring individual who always managed to put others before yourself. I considered you a mentor and friend.....Nobody gave out candy like you did :)
John Warner
June 10, 2008
Donnie, you taught me the importance to taking things easy. I always appreciated your humour and outlook on things. Not to mention a liberal smattering of jujubes! I know wherever you're at now there's no shortage of halibut! Thanks for the good times. John
Richard McLeod
June 10, 2008
Don,
You are a true Friend and will always be remembered as a very special person.You will be greatly missed.Buddy, the candies are free and the Bite is on..always in our thoughts
2007. Don waiting on the bite.
June 10, 2008
Sean McKnight
June 10, 2008
You will be missed my friend.
Fish on.
Geoff Wooding
June 10, 2008
I am proud to have called Don my friend.
No-one took fishing more seriously than Don. It was common knowledge that while working he'd book his entire leave schedule based on the season's tide charts.
Donny, I wish you fair seas, favorable tides and tight lines Buddy.
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