David Martin Ericson Jr.

1932 - 2016

David Martin Ericson Jr. obituary, 1932-2016, Albuquerque, NM

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David Martin Ericson, Jr., child of God, completed his baptismal journey on April 13, 2016 at the age of 83. Beloved by his family and friends, he was a man of faith with the heart of a champion who lived a life of service.

He was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania September 15, 1932. A scientist, thinker, and explorer by nature, he completed a BA in chemical engineering at Pennsylvania State University, his MS from the Air Force Institute of Technology, and his PhD in nuclear engineering at the University of Michigan. He retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1975, from Sandia National Laboratory in 1988, and from the private sector in 1995.

His best career and his highest calling was to love and support his family and to help care for anyone - and everyone - who crossed his path. He married his beloved wife Ruth Marion Elder on April 5, 1953. Dave spent a lifetime serving the Lutheran church in many congregations and in hundreds of roles. He was called on often, and generally first, to provide leadership and direction on projects big and small. He and his beloved wife Ruth spent 42 years as part of Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp in Hillside, CO, where he became "Dad," Papa," and "Grampa" to thousands of young people from across the country. Dave volunteered for Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity for more than 20 years, both on the build site and in the boardroom. Until his death he served on the board of Manzano del Sol, Good Samaritan Village.

He is survived by his wife Ruth; daughter Lisa Shea and husband Mike; daughter Kris Ericson; daughter Ede Ericson; granddaughter Karly Granzen and husband John; granddaughter Cheyenne Cardell; great-grandson Roi Martin Granzen; brother Leif Ericson and wife Peggy, as well as many other family members and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The Celebration of Life Service of Word and Sacrament will be held on April 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 4800 All Saints Rd NW. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp at

(www.rainbowtrail.org)



or to the Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity at

(www.habitatabq.org).



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Published by Albuquerque Journal on Apr. 17, 2016.
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I first knew Dave Ericson in 1972 as an instructor, mentor, and fellow Air Force officer in graduate school in Dayton, Ohio. Later in Albuquerque he was my supervisor, friend, and an excellent role model of hard work, honesty, and faith in God. My wife and I are very sorry to hear of his passing and offer condolences to Ruth. Rest in peace, Dave.

Lance DeYoung

April 20, 2016

Dave was a great man who led his life believing Christ's work is never done. He did his utmost to see that every day was an adventure to that end. Ruth and I both have lost a good friend and send our sincere condolences to Ruth and the family

Tommy & Ruth Glauner

April 19, 2016

Dave was a brilliant man and wonderful co-worker. I will never forget his University of Michigan story about the test reactor and the coffee pot. It was a wonderful illustration of how committees work and bureaucratic decisions are made. I also deeply appreciated his faith and his generous spirit, as exemplified by his work for Habitat for Humanity. Although we had not kept in close touch during recent years, I will certainly miss him.

John Hockert

April 18, 2016

Dave was an amazing man. I am so thankful to have known him and to have experienced his deep faith, joy in giving back, desire to make the world a better place, and love for humanity. My condolences to his beautiful family. They will carry on his legacy.

Beth Goldman

April 17, 2016

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