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James Erickson Obituary
2008. James was a Wellness Counselor for Healthways. He was also a contributing writer for Sweat Magazine. He graduated from Arizona State University in December 2007, and was admitted to the
graduate program in creative writing for fall 2008. James was preceded in death by his grandparents Melvin E. and Ameila Erickson and his grandmother B. June LeTarte. He is survived by his parents Robert W. and Celia M. Erickson, grandfather Frank M. LeTarte of Pentwater, MI., sister Jillian E. Paez (José), nephew Manuel M. Paez of Williams, AZ and brothers Michael E. and Thomas J. Erickson of Tempe. A visitation for James will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 4:00-7:30 PM with a rosary at 7:30 PM at Carr-Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282. A Funeral Mass for James will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2121 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282. Contributions can be made in James' name to McClintock High School Music Programs, St. Vincent de Paul, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Conference. Carr-Tenney Mortuary made arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Erickson
Kim Clark
June 3, 2008
Dear Mrs. Erickson,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers on the loss of your son. May your heart heal with fond memories.
Sincerely,
Student Kim Clark
Colleen Dwyer
June 1, 2008
Erickson Family..
Jimbo was like a brother to me and will truly be missed and loved forever.. i have alot
of good memories wit him that i will carry on forever and tell everyone about.. my prayers are with your family.. not a day goes by that i dont think about Jimbo and the great person he was and how he touched so many lifes.. he will truly be missed and loved forever..
Gary & Kathleen Hahn (Reynolds)
June 1, 2008
Dear Celia & Bob,
We are so saddened to hear of Jims passing. You & the kids were always so kind to my parents. Please know, the entire Reynolds family will be keeping all of you in our prayers. Cherish your beautiful memories of Jim. With Much Heartfelt Sympathy,
Ashleigh Muhme
May 30, 2008
Dear Erickson Family,
My prayers are with you during this time. My sister and brother-in-law are Cassandra and Andrew. I know that Jim was a true friend to Andrew. I will continue to pray for you, your family, and all of Jim's friends. The Lord will continue to see you through this. Jim from what I know will be remembered with lots of love and joy.
Susie Butner
May 30, 2008
Celia and family,
What a tragic loss for you. I am thinking and praying for each of you to somehow get through this. We don't understand why these things happen, but with time I hope the pain will lessen. Time has gotten away from us, but I remember so well how you helped me when I returned from my accident. I hope our paths will cross under happier circumstances next time. If you need me, I am a phone call away.
Susan Keck
May 29, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Erickson,
I have never signed a guest book on-line but feel it is appropriate as that is how I communicated with your son. He was my Wellness Coach and I am a Healthways RN. My sympathies for your loss and may God be close to you in this time of need. I am grateful to have had the privilege that he touched my life at the Raleigh CEC.
Jerry Gantt
May 29, 2008
Bobby,
My thoughts are with you in this hour of sorrow. May you find strength in remembering the joy your son brought to you and your family. A life shared is a blessing, give thanks for the time you had together.
Maryellen Ohrnberger
May 29, 2008
I am shocked and so saddened that Jim is no longer with us. I was his English teacher at McClintock High School. Your son was a wonderful young man, and I will always remember him fondly and lovingly. In the difficult days to come, draw on His strength and infinite love.
Lisa Kaahanui
May 29, 2008
Mickey, Tom & Family,
We are saddened by the news of Jimbo, didn't find out until this AM. We will always cherish the memories that we have shared with him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Be strong and know that we are here for you.
Love & Aloha, The Kaahanui Family
Kyly Higbee-Barzola
May 28, 2008
Dear Mrs. Erickson,
Our prayer is for God to lay his calming hands on you and your family and to bring you peace. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Kyly Higbee-Barzola and parents
Joe & Marie DeTiege & family
May 28, 2008
Dear Bob, Celia & family,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Jim. Our love and our prayers are with all of you.
Mark Griffin
May 28, 2008
Bob, Celia and Family,
Anita and I want to add our prayers to those of your many friends in this time of sorrow. May Jim's life stand as an example for those who follow.
Mark and Anita Griffin
Kenny SIlvia
May 28, 2008
Dear Mrs. Erickson and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will get through this. Mrs. Erickson, you will never loose your spirit! Have faith.
Susan Walker
May 28, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We pray that you will feel God's embrace.
Susan, Matt, Whitney, and Lindsey Walker
Leona Florkiewicz
May 28, 2008
Father John and all of the Erickson family,
I send my heartfelt condolences with deepest sympathy to all of you for your tragic and devastating loss. I can hardly grasp the reality of Jim not being here on this earth with all of us. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Samarae
May 28, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I was shocked to hear. I went to School with James. He was such a good kid and so nice to everyone he met. Your family is in my prayers.
Trisha BrandtFox
May 28, 2008
To the Whole Erickson Family
Jim had a warm heart and smart head. He added so much.
Diane, Bill & Melissa Jimro
May 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. I remember Jim as a very nice young man attending Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Melissa.
May God Bless you!
Brock Sunkenberg
May 28, 2008
Bob, Celia and family
I am deeply saddened by the tremendous loss of your son James, and my heart and prayers go out to you. You’re such wonderful and special people from very first time we met.
Brock and Christine Sunkenberg
Julie and Jesus Paez
May 28, 2008
Dear Bob, Celia, Jill, Mike and Tom
We are beyond sad and stunned to learn about Jim -our family has such fond memories of him and have been so impressed with what a wonderful young man he was. We don't even know what we could possibly say to convey our deepest sympathy to your dear family. Our prayers are with all of you. Love, the Paez family - Jesus, Julie, Nick, Dan and Ellie
From the Staff of Carr-Tenney Mortuary
May 27, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Debbie Kirby-Stanton
May 27, 2008
To the Erickson family:
I extend my condolences with deepest sympathy for your loss, and the devastating loss to the community. Jim was such a pleasure to be around, always helpful and fun--too wise for his years, in many ways. He will be missed by us all!
Colleen Boroughs
May 27, 2008
Dear Erickson Family, We are so sorry for your tragic loss of your beloved Jim. We only just met you at Cindy Jarrad's birthday gathering, but have heard from the Jarrad family, what special friends-special people-you all are. We are praying for all of you at this most difficult time. In Christ, Morgan & Colleen Boroughs (Cindy's sister)
Mario and Lisa Cafiero
May 27, 2008
Dear Bob, Celia and Family
The sad news about Jim has reached us in Colorado, and we mourn your tremendous loss. We share in your grief, but thank God for his strength for you and your family. Lisa and I offer our prayers and condolences during this difficult time.
Sam Cutruzzula
May 27, 2008
To the Erickson family, our families thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Barb Nicol
May 27, 2008
To the Erickson family and Fr. John,
We are so saddened to hear of this tragic loss. Jim was such a fine young man and we are grateful to have had an opportunity to get to know him on the cruise last year. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Maria and Tony van den Heuvel
May 27, 2008
Dear John, Bob and Celia, just wanted to let you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Although we have only met Jill and the boys once, we have enjoyed the stories John has shared with us of their travels and antics as they went through College and then last May the guys trip to London and other parts of Europe together. Down the road memories will help but for now all we can offer if love and prayers and support.
Gene & Marianne De Long
May 27, 2008
Please know that you and all your extended family are in our prayers We share in your sorrow.
Sanford Braver
May 27, 2008
Erickson Family,
Our hearts are with you at this difficult time. Jim's loss is so tragic. The world will miss this kind soul.
Sandy & Jodi
Dennis De Sousa
May 27, 2008
Dear Fr. John and all of James' family members. My heartful regrets for your sudden and unexpected loss. I pray that James will help you all through this difficult time from his new home in heaven.
Joseph, Debbie, Anthony, Michael and Dominic Papa
May 27, 2008
We are all so saddened by James' death. We share your sorrow and send all of our love and condolences. Dominic is in Italy, but sends you his thoughts and prayers. May God heal your greiving hearts.
Sonja Mazon Rubalcava
May 27, 2008
Bob, Celia and Family,
Our family sends you the deepest of condolences at this time. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. Please know that we have wonderful memories of him with our son, Andy. My brother passed in his teens and only time and loving community helped heal my parent's loss. Bless you all.
Sonja, Andy, Elisa, Andy Jr., Analise Rubalcava
Chris & Michele Fredlake
May 27, 2008
Bob, Celia and family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.
Kristinn Heinrichs
May 27, 2008
To James’ family: I was so terribly saddened and stunned by James’ tragic death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I was one of James’ professors at ASU and although the classes were often so large and difficult to know students individually, your son and brother stood out as a gentle and kind soul who had a curiosity and passion for learning that was so refreshing. The world has lost a light but heaven has gained an angel. Please take comfort in the knowledge that those who live in the Lord never see each other for the last time. With my sympathy and prayers,
Lois & Virgil Alexander
May 27, 2008
Our hearts break for you and our prayers are with your family. Please let us know how we can be of service to your family during this difficult time.
Gene, Rosalie & Emma
May 27, 2008
Fr. John and the Erickson family. We are completely stunned at losing Jim and in such a tragic way. We have wonderful memories of him assisting Mass with Fr. John in Italy a few years ago and most recently, last summer, on the cruise to the Baltic. We will miss his wonderful smile and great personality. May God Bless all of you and help your hearts to heal. With Love and Prayers,
Mary McKeown-Moak
May 27, 2008
Celia, Bob, Fr. John, all the family - I am so sorry to learn of Jim's tragic end - we are not supposed to live longer than our children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 27, 2008
Bob, Celia, Jill, Jose, Mike and Tom,
We are so sorry for your loss, you have been in our hearts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Kerry, Dawn, Kerry II, Kara, John and Kyle
John Gunby
May 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as we grieve with you. We will always carry the memory of James' charisma and fun personality with us. Your Shalimar CC Family
Jim Thompson
May 27, 2008
Bobby and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We are not suppose to loose our children. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this extremely difficult time.
Gail Majors
May 27, 2008
I have no magical words of comfort to offer other than "memories". They will provide great comfort when nothing else makes sense. God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Eric Parker
May 27, 2008
Erickson's, I am so sorry for your loss. I was in total shock. I think I may have babysat him (and the other 3) a couple times, and he was such a good kid. Again, I am very sorry for your loss.
Laura Mawyer
May 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Mawyer Family
Gordonsville, VA
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