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Erma ATKINS Obituary

ATKINS, Erma Elaine Age 93, passed away in Long Beach on February 25, 2010. She was born in McClusky, N.D. on April 15, 1916, and resided in Artesia for over 60 years where she raised her family. She is survived by 6 of her 7 children: Patricia (Frank) Forsyth of LB; Nancy French of Laguna Beach; Jerald Atkins of Artesia; Cheryl (Greg) Peck of La Quinta; Wes (Diane) Atkins of Chino; and Cindy (Dave) Robertson of Sunset Beach. She was predeceased in 1995 by her son, Joey. Erma's two surviving sisters are Beverly Dorsey of Carlsbad and Betty Molloy of Long Beach. Erma is also survived by 12 of her 13 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services at Forest Lawn, Cypress on Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m.

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Published by Press-Telegram on Mar. 2, 2010.

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Cheryl Peck

April 15, 2025

Dear Mom, thinking of you on what would be your 109th birthday! Oh how I wish I could give you just one more hug and tell you how much I appreciated all the sacrifices you made for your family. What a wonderful, kind, generous woman and mother you were. I miss you so much!

Love forever, your daughter,
Cheryl Atkins Peck

Cheryl Peck

February 25, 2025

Dear Mom, thinking of you!

Love, Cheryl

Cheryl Peck

February 24, 2025

Mom, your passing has left an emptiness that will never go away. I miss our phone calls & I miss your smile and beautiful eyes. What a resilient and wonderful person you were. I miss you!

Love, Cheryl

Cheryl Atkins Peck

December 25, 2024

Mom, thinking of you always but especially today! You always enjoyed welcoming your family around the table with all your generous homemade bounty. You were so generous and giving and I miss you so much! Love you Mom! Cheryl

Cheryl Peck

February 25, 2024

Dearest Mom,

It doesn´t get any easier as the years pass since you died. You are missed and loved so very, very much!

Cheryl Peck

April 15, 2023

Mom, thinking of you on your birthday. Wish I had one more opportunity to tell you how important you were in my life. You will always be with me.

Cheryl

Cheryl

March 5, 2023

Mom...miss you so much and wish I could talk to you in person. Hope you hear me when I do. Love you so much! Your daughter, Cheryl

Cynthia Robertson

February 28, 2023

I miss you so much. I think about you every day and your memory is so important to me. It's wonderful to have so many memories of our wonderful Mom. Love you forever.

Cheryl Atkins Peck

February 25, 2022

Mom,

It´s been 12 years since you left us, and the loss of you still remains one of the most difficult losses to bear. You are in my thoughts every day, and your passion for gardening, cooking & baking still remain with me, as you passed those traits onto me. I think of you always and will never forget your faithful devotion to your family. You truly were the best Mom. I love and miss you!

Your daughter, Cheryl

The sun shines on you, Mom.

Cheryl Peck

February 24, 2021

Cheryl Atkins Peck

February 24, 2021

Mom,

I think about you every day. You were so courageous and generous and sacrificed so much for your children. You were a beautiful woman, inside and out, but didn’t know it. I love you so much Mom!❤

Rest In Peace Mom...I love you❤!

Cheryl Peck

March 6, 2020

It was 10 years ago we buried you Mom

Cheryl Peck

March 6, 2020

Drew Robertson

February 25, 2020

Grandma Erma was a special part of my childhood. I loved going to Grandma's house to swim, play Old Maid and Crazy Eights, and eat all of the desserts and candy she always had on hand for us. As an adult, I've increasingly grown to admire how hard she worked at her impressive career building satellites while raising seven wonderful, hard-working children. I wish I had more time with her, but I feel very lucky for the time we had together.

Cheryl Atkins

February 25, 2020

Mom, it has been 10 years since youve been gone, and I think about you every day. You were such a strong presence in all your childrens lives. You showed us strength of character, honesty, family values, generosity and compassion for others. You were also courageous, and I wish I would have told you how much I admired and respected you. I hope you knew. I love and miss you so much Mom❤.

Your passion for gardening is just one of the many special memories that evoke thoughts of you each day. You will live in our hearts forever.

Cynthia Robertson

February 23, 2020

Cheryl Atkins Peck

February 24, 2019

Nine years ago my Mom passed away, and I think of her every day. She was such a good person and so selfless, generous and brave. I hope she knew how much I loved and admired her. She was a beautiful woman and is missed so much.

February 25, 2011

February 25, 2011

Cheryl Peck

February 25, 2011

Although it has been one year since our dear Mom passed away, her strength of character and her love will remain with us forever. What a proud and courageous woman, and to have her as a Mother, was a blessing. Thank you Mom for being you! I love you so much.

Cindy Robertson

February 24, 2011

Thank you Mom for being a wonderful mother and for giving and caring so much for us and putting our needs before your own. I am so proud of you and I know how proud you were of your family. It's hard to accept that you are not here to share with but our special memories of you and your legacy remains within us forever. Because of you, I will strive to live my life with love, strength, courage and I will always work hard to be the best I can be. I miss you.

December 29, 2010

My mom's greatest joy in life was her childern and grandchildern. She loved it when all were around. She was proud of all of us. In her eye's we could do no wrong. I miss her.

Wes Atkins, Chino,California

Cheryl Peck

March 8, 2010

My Mom will be remembered for her love of family and her untiring dedication to all seven of her children. Her greatest enjoyment was in having all the family over and preparing meals where we all gathered around the dining room table. She leaves a hole in my heart, but the strength to deal with it.

Cheryl Atkins Peck

Joyce Vantine-Hull

March 7, 2010

Erma, "Mrs Atkins" to me, was my best friends mother, from 7th grade until the present. I remember with fond memories the whole family and the lady who presided over all. My sympathy to the family and especially to Pat.

BETTY MOLLOY

March 3, 2010

MY SISTER ERMA, WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A CONFIDANT AND FRIEND.

Inez DeLaura

March 2, 2010

Our sympathys to the family. You are in our prayers. I remember how very nice Erma was and how she shared her cookie and fudge receipes with me. Hugs, Inez DeLaura and Darrell Knox

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