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Erica Erdman Obituary
September 10, 1954 - February 18, 2010
Poet, author, daughter of Richard and Sharon Erdman. Leaves behind a host of friends in Los Angeles' poetry/Iguana community, as well as fellow comrades at FedEx and in recovery.
Memorial service Sat 3/6/2010 1p.m. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd. Venice, All Welcome.
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Memories and Condolences
for Erica Erdman
Mary Jo Hanold
May 22, 2023
When I heard that she had passed, I felt so sad. I had met her in Girl Scout camp many decades ago. She was one of my tent mates. Many decades after that, I spoke to her on the phone in relation to my work. We reminisced about those camp days. I still think about her from time to time.
March 8, 2010
I just heard about this a couple hours ago - I've been back in town a couple weeks and was really looking forward to making a meeting with you; it is not real to me yet. I just went to the overlook to watch the planes. I never expected the emotional impact that meeting you would have on me in such a short time. You were a gift and this loss hurts. G.M. from one L.A. to another LA. and back.
Jaimes Palacio
March 6, 2010
Erica, you were one of a kind. A slap of much needed creativity to a cry baby humdrum world. I looked forward to your readings with much delight. I am so lucky to have caught you for one last time at the Ave 50 reading. My sincerest condolences to all you have left behind. My wishes, that, wherever you are, you are appreciated even more than you were while you were with us, and, make no mistake,
you were appreciated very much indeed.
Elizabeth Biderman Gertz
March 5, 2010
Oh my God. Erica was one of my best friends in junior high. We had such fun times together. I had been trying to find her over the last few years. My heart is broken and my condolences go out to her family.
David Cooper
March 4, 2010
I love you. To the end of my days.
And when the night comes, welcome me home.
You are the ghost in my heart.
Lisa Wood
March 3, 2010
I will always remember Erica, her brilliant artistry, her love of animals, and her sense of adventure. She easily mapped the twisting turns of science fiction and created a language to express her intuitions. Erica was brave and sharp and tender.
I have never known anyone like her, though she always reminded me of great characters in novels; she was truly larger than life and will be unforgettable. Love to her family and all those who cherished her.
March 2, 2010
Wait for me . . . .
Love, always,
Becca
Kiva Catalina
February 27, 2010
We honor our Sister-in-Arms and keep her Spirit close. Gone from this plane but never forgotten. The cats will carry her, willy-nilly....
Laurel Ann Bogen
February 27, 2010
Words cannot express my sorrow at the thought of the world without Erica, and the great poetry she had yet to write.
Lawrence Berger
February 27, 2010
My Condolances to Erica's family in this sad time! she will be missed!
February 26, 2010
Go in peace.
Ellen Sander
irene brodsky
February 26, 2010
If we speak often of Erica E. Erdman, she will live forever in our hearts.
sincerely
irene brodsky
brooklyn college CUNY
Amelie Frank
February 26, 2010
Erica Erdman will always be one of my best friends and greatest inspirations. Thank you for every moment, Erica, especially the giddy ones on the road with nothing but laughter, music, and good restaurants in our path.
Randee Z
February 26, 2010
from a strange one to another great strange one
Anna Saenz
February 26, 2010
Erica was my favorite grammarian and critic, the world will not be the same without you.
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