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Harold Erickson Obituary
Harold was ordained by the Christian and Missionary Alliance and founded churches in Trego and Belgrade, also pastoring in Savage. Harold and his brother Arvid began Dickey Lake Bible Camp in northwestern Montana and later was instrumental in establishing Yellowstone Bible Camp in Bozeman. Harold pioneered Christian Radio in Montana, beginning with KGVW in Belgrade in 1958, followed by KURL in Billings, KGLE in Glendive, KALS in Kalispell, KUYO in Casper, Wyo., KNDR in Mandan, N.D., and several others. His mission was to reach men, women and children for Jesus Christ, whether in a church setting, Bible Study or Christian radio.
In 1988, Harold fulfilled a lifelong dream to minister to pastoral and missionary families by developing Mountain Top Ministries in Bozeman. He retired in Bigfork in 2002, where he remained active in Little Brown Church.
Survivors include his wife, Beulah Erickson of Bigfork; six children, Joy and Steve Stumbo of Casper, Elaine Erickson of Atlanta, Bruce and Ann Erickson of Bigfork, Marvin and Deb Erickson of Bozeman, Donna and Grant McDowell of Leduc, AB, and Doris and John Reese of Great Falls; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Brown of Yakima, Wash., and Anna Lee Stewart of Creston, B.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and one brother.
A memorial service will be held at Little Brown Church in Bigfork on Friday afternoon, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. Viewing will be held at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Memorials may be sent to Dickey Lake Bible Camp Building Fund in Fortine, or through Little Brown Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Evelyn Anderson
August 29, 2006
Beulah and Family
We are sorry for your loss but we will all rejoice in heaven.
In Christs love
Evelyn Anderson and Family
Karen Moseman
August 23, 2006
Beulah, I have fond memories of you and Harold. Please know I am thinking of you and your family. I thank God for you Harold and Grandma and Grandpa Erickson for leading me to the Lord. Scott is working now for a christian radio station K-love Rocklin Ca he is a controller for the station and a fine Christian man. Praise God for the joy in knowing Harold is with the Lord. Blessings and love. Karen
Evasia Holle
August 23, 2006
Some of my greatest memories come from the times I was able to attend Yellowstone Bible Camp with Donna and Doris and Mr. and Mrs. Erickson. I saw in him such a man of God and a humble spirit that made a huge difference in my life. Because of his love for camping and providing that for others it changed my life and will forever be one of things that I will cherish in my heart. Especially that time we went up early to prepare for winter camp and we got snowed in and no one was able to come up so we had the whole place to ourself.
Walt and Bette Holle
August 23, 2006
Heaven has gained a great Christian brother. We have the promise of seeing him some day. May God comfort you all.
debbie mauch
August 23, 2006
Your father will be greatly missed he was a wonderful teacher
Donna Dyk Eakman
August 22, 2006
To the Erickson family:
Some of my fondest childhood memories center around Pastor Harold Erickson and his family--vacation Bible school in Belgrade, attending church there with my grandparents and also on many Sunday evenings with my parents. I loved playing with Joy and Elaine and adoring those two little twin girls! The Ericksons were such a part of my life and my family's life through the years--it is "one of those moments" to know that Harold is no longer with us--yet precious to know he is with our dear Savior and one day we will all meet again! I'll just bet my grandparents are happy to see him!
Love to all of you--you are in my prayers and thoughts!
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