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Eldred Erickson Obituary
He was born in Iron River, Mich., on April 13, 1931, the son of the late Richard T. and Marie (Havelin) Erickson.
He graduated from Iron River High School in 1949. Upon graduation, he spent four years in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He then entered Michigan Tech University, graduating in 1958 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
He was a ski instructor on weekends at Ski Brule in Iron River during its first two years of operation (1956-1958).
He joined Hamilton Standard, Division of United Technologies Corp. in Windsor Locks as an engineer, retiring in 1988. While at Hamilton Standard, he also worked weekends as a ski instructor at Mount Snow, Vt., for 15 years. He was a member of the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance.
There are no calling hours for Eldred "Al" and funeral arrangements are private. Windsor Locks Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
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Jennifer Day
September 4, 2013
I remember Eldred fondly, from the old Windsong Days. I still have a White Stag stretch mock turleneck he gave me, for skiing, when I was in the ninth grade, more than forty years ago. I can still feel his brush cut hair. Karen and I used to sneak up on him while he was sunbathing, and rub our hands across it. He would pretend to be asleep, then jump up and chase us up all over the yard. He was a young man then, only a few years out of college.
One time we went up to Mt. Snow, where he was a Ski Patrol member. We went looking for him in the bar of the lounge. Paul Newman was there. When another ski patrol member pointed him out, thinking we were teenage groupies, we said, "No, we're looking for Eldred Erickson."
So many years have passed. I wish I'd been at Sciricas a few years ago when he visited
Jerry Lind
September 2, 2013
Eldred, E2,will miss our great times together through the years and our weekly phone calls. Jerry
Janet Erickson/Kadlec
September 1, 2013
I will miss my brother immensely - his great humor, caring nature, generosity and especially his phone calls. I want to thank all of his friends for their visits during his illness and their condolences. And a special thank-you to Dave and Carol Henderson who were so caring and giving during ELdred' s long journey. Sincerely, Janet Erickson Kadlec
Dan Bolduc
August 30, 2013
Eldred,
You go back a long way in my life....since I was about 10 or so.
Thanks for giving me and my family many laughs and memories over the years.
Enjoy your well deserved rest...say hello to mom for me.
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Heidi & Bob Partain
August 30, 2013
Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Eldred Erickson.
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Ann Herrmann
August 29, 2013
Dear Eldred - I am so glad I came to see you last week and I will always smile and maybe laugh every time I think of you and the great times we had at Mt. Snow. Love Annie Herrmann
Mary Kivel
August 29, 2013
I have fond memories of Eldred at the pool at Windsong. He gave us many laughs and was a friend to all us Day kids. My sincere sympathy to Janet.
Cookie Day (Mary Kivel)
August 29, 2013
Peace to you, Eldred (Al)
good friend to Tom and I.
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