Eugene R. Erickson

1942 - 2022

Eugene R. Erickson
1942 - 2022
Eugene Erickson passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Estevan, Saskatchewan at the age of 80 years.
Eugene was born August 17, 1942 to Robert and Bernice Erickson. He attended school at Nygren and Woodend. He began working for various neighbours at an early age. He learned the in's and out's of well drilling from Kalium Chemicals (Moosejaw), Then at Flint Energy Services (Estevan) and in the 1970's he started working for a Water Well Drilling Company out of Moose Jaw, travelling extensively to farms and towns in southwest Sask. Eugene moved to the Estevan area in 1976 and with the help of his parents, bought water well drilling equipment. He operated mostly in the east side of Saskatchewan, and later began servicing water wells and pumps.
He attended the AA Centre at the old St. Joseph's Hospital in December of 1972 so this year (2022) would have been his 50th anniversary.
Eugene married Connie in 1977 and lived in Estevan area until the spring of 2022 when they moved to Midale.
Eugene was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Bernice Erickson; son Michel; brother-in-law Wayne Krueger; Connie's parents, Ben and Jean Lowe.
Eugene is survived by his wife Connie; son Dean (Mariah); daughters , Robyn (Luke Hannon) ( grandchildren , Ben, Travis and Jennifer Hannon), Giselle (Ricardo Ysidron) ( grandchildren , Maxton, Isabella and Madelaine); daughter-in-law Arlene ( grandchildren , Tess and Shelby Erickson and Kyle Bowler); sister Marlene Krueger ( niece Twyla, nephew Jeff (Brenda) and their children, Elizabeth and Erica; brother Barry (Elizabeth) Deboth ( nieces , Amber (Tom) Haas and Jessica (Austin) McDonald).
The Celebration of Life for Eugene was held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan, SK with Jeri-Lee Jones officiating. It was a time to share stories and memories with lots of laughter with Eugene's family. A light lunch was provided.
The interment will take place at a later date.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion #60 - Estevan Branch, 1317 4th St., Estevan, SK S4A 0Z1, in memory of Eugene
Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to Eugene's family - Yvonne Clark, Funeral Director.