Harold Ericsson

6/10/25 - 1/23/21 Harold C. Ericsson, 95, passed away at his home in Harbor City on January 23, 2021. He was born to Harold J. and Berniece Ericsson on June 10, 1925 in San Pedro, CA. Harold was a 1944 graduate of San Pedro High School, whose education was interrupted by World War II. He was part of a war program which allowed him to complete his education while preparing for war. He served in the Army Air Corps as a bombardier. While growing up in San Pedro, Harold explored and camped along the coastline and was part of the Sea Scouts organization. Throughout his life, he paddled thousands of miles in a canoe; most trips a week or two off the grid. He was an avid bird watcher. His bird journals reflect hundreds of different birds he identified throughout his life. An active photographer, he always had a camera at hand. Many of his photographs reveal his keen sense of humor and sense of irony. Sailing was a great hobby for many years; the primary destination being Catalina Island. Extremely well read, Harold was knowledgeable on many topics. Having an insatiable sense of curiosity, he regularly researched topics he wanted to learn more about. Harold had a long career as a longshoreman and member of ILWU Local 13, retiring in 1989 as a crane operator. His ILWU number was 3-2045. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ericsson, who passed away October 20, 2020, and by his grandson, SSG Bryan Black, USA. He is survived by his children, Robert Ericsson, Karen Ericsson Black (Henry), and Christy Ericsson Hedesa; his grandchildren, Jason Black, Jason Hedesa, SGT Travis Hedesa, USA, and Conner Ericsson. He also leaves behind 4 great grandchildren, and Shirley's daughters and family.