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Glenn Erickson Obituary


Glenn Tanner Erickson

Glenn Tanner Erickson went to be with his parents; brother; two sisters; and two granddaughters on February 4, 2011 in Chelan, WA while doing one of the things he loved most, ice fishing with his family. To not have known him was a great loss! He was born in Everett, WA April 19, 1932.
He is survived by his wife, of 58 years Marlene (Windy); his dog, Eva; four children, Wayne, Cindy (Mark), Debbie (Terry) and Steve (Kim); 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters; a brother; numerous other family members and friends.
He served in the Army and was stationed in France. He then went to work for the Federal Government and retired as a heating mechanic at the VETS Hospital in Seattle, WA.
Glenn enjoyed his retired years with his wife on many fishing, hunting, camping and family adventures. He will be oh so missed! WE LOVE YOU!
Family and friends are welcome to come to a celebration of his life from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on February 19, 2011 at the VFW, 2711 Oaks Everett, WA 98201. (Downstairs)
In lieu of flowers a donation to the cancer center at the UW Medical Center in Seattle, WA.



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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2011.

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Leah VanWasshenova

March 1, 2011

Marlene,I just got the news from Wayne.Mark and I are so very sorry.I will never forget how kind he was to us.He was like a father to me.We love you all.Glenn....we will miss you. Love Mark & Leah VanWasshenova.....90200 Kilgore Ridge Rd.,Scio,Ohio 43988

trudy mcginty

February 18, 2011

To the Erickson family
We are so sorry for your loss.
our thoughts and prayers are
with you.
Trudy & Mike McGinty

Erickson Kids

February 17, 2011

Dad we know you are in good hands with the lord. We all will miss you ever so much and will keep your memory alive everyday.

James Emery

February 15, 2011

It's hard to believe Glenn is gone.I don't have the words now Marlene.We will see you on the 19th at the VFW

Tammy Nicholson

February 14, 2011

To Marlene and Family
uncle glenn loved life and he lived each day enjoying the things he accomplished.
we will miss him and we send our deepest heart felt condolences to you all and we ask God to help you during your time of suffering. Remember God is always with you and you are never alone he has a shoulder for you to lean on......
Sincerely: Tammy,Eric,& Cheyenne Nicholson.

February 14, 2011

A wonderful Man, and Family too. We have many happy memories
having been neighbors for i4 years. Always there to talk to and joke about the neighborhood, our regret was not keeping closer to Glenn and Marlene after we had to move. Jerry and I wish Marlene and the family our best wishes. Sincerely, Jerry & Anita Kuhnhenn & kids.

February 13, 2011

To the Ericksons ,
You are in our thoughts and prayers,in your time of sorrow. JIim, Iris,&Kelly Skidmore. Marysville

Tom Russell

February 12, 2011

Grandpa Erickson was a truly good man who raised a great family. The Erickson's have always made me feel like one of them, I will miss you Grandpa.

Joseph Harris

February 12, 2011

To Marlene, Wayne, Cindy, Debbie, and Steve my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. I will always remember the times we all went camping . Glenn(Swede) was like a second dad to me as you all were all and always will be extended family . [email protected]

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