SYNETTE ERICKSON

Synette Joyce Erickson Passed away February 1, 2011 at 81. Born October 1, 1929 in Washington, she spent her childhood in San Diego, CA, coming home to Puyallup as a teenager. She met her lifetime sweetheart Eugene L. Erickson in 1945 at the Fruitland Grange New Year's Eve dance. They married April 14th, 1946 and spent 42 happy years together, raising four daughters. Joyce retired to Ocean Shores, where she lived in total contentment for over 18 years. She is survived by daughters Amy McLeod (Greg), Lea Olsen (Wendall), and Ann Dodson, son-in-law Wayne Larson (Sandy), 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Gene, daughter Lynn Larson, and grandson Brandon Erickson. Graveside service is at Woodbine Cemetery, 11am February 9th, 2011; and lunch at 13017 94th Ave E. All are welcome. Gran always said, "the more the merrier." While we'll miss our Mother and Gran, we know she would say, I'm "loving you as always." For any charitable donations, please consider the Disabled American Veterans, Joyce's favorite charity.