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March 11, 2010
Honey, I still love you from the depths of my soul--to the moon and back! I miss you...One of your sweetheart girls
Dean Jacobson
March 10, 2010
Dear Patti,
We just learned today of Dave's death. I am so very sorry for your loss, he was a truely wonderful person. The Eriksen family helped our family in a time of need and if there is anything we can do for you please feel free to contact us.
Our family is praying for you.
Sunil Shah
March 2, 2010
Dear Patti,
I am saddened by news that Dave is no longer with us. Our deepest condolences to you.
Sunil Shah, SAM HPRP Chemicals
Sally Drescher (Vinje)
February 18, 2010
Patti & family,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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Al
February 15, 2010
Patti / Jen & The Eriksen Family,
My Deepest & Heartfelt Sympathy to ALL with your Loss of Dave.
He was definitely in his element at the Race Trace W / my favorite # 10.
A Friend ...
Patricia McNamara
February 14, 2010
I was very sad to learn of David's death. I remember hanging out on 10th avenue during the seemingly carefree days of childhood. David was one of the "older" kids he always had a frienly smile, a greeting and kind words to say. I will remember David and his family in my prayers.
Scott Smith
February 12, 2010
To the entire Erikson Family
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Dave. He will be missed. Wishing you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Wendy Blomseth
February 12, 2010
Hello from another 10th Avenue neighbor of David's and family. I am so sorry for your loss. David was just a little older than I and always a fun guy when we were growing up.
Wendy Houser Blomseth
Tim Kraus
February 10, 2010
Dear Patti, I am very sorry for your and your family's loss. You may not remember me, but David, (or from the time he was 12 or 13, we called him Hymie) and I grew up on 10th Avenue together. I grew up around Viking Paints with Dave, Jack, Robbie and Barbie. David was my best friend from the time we were 2 or 3 years old until highschool at Richfield. I will always remember him as a real charachter with a great smile and wonderfully dry sense of humor. That part came from his dad. I still tell my kids stories about the goofy things Hymie and I did as kids. We were both car nuts and it stuck with him. Hope he is still involved with racing where he is today. Rest in peace Hymie.
February 10, 2010
I was so surprised and sad to hear about David. I will always have fond memories of all the fun we had as kids on the 7500 block of 10th Ave in Richfield.
Nancy Noska Hines, Green Bay, WI
Cheryl (Peterson) Alcaya
February 10, 2010
Dear Patti,
I am so sorry for your loss and for the struggle David had to endure. All my sympathy to you and your family.
February 10, 2010
Dear Patti & Family,
I just heard the news of David's death. I loved him. He was truly unique. A man with a beautiful smile, and a loving heart. I'm so sorry for your loss. I picture him with his long, silky black hair, bare chest and jeans, working in the garage.
I wish I could be there to show my support in person. Please know I'm here for you. Call me any time you want to talk, about David, how your feeling, or anything else.
With David, goes a piece of my history.
Lovingly,
Val
February 10, 2010
To the Erikson Family,
Our sympathy to all of you as you grieve the loss of Mr. Eriksen. You are on our minds and in our hearts.
Your neighbors at 1309,
Helen Schwartzhoff and Bob Boyd
Martie DeAbreu-Gjerde
February 10, 2010
Dear Patti,
I was truly saddened to learn of David's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your grieving -- sending you love and light to help you along the path to peaceful, happy memories of David. My deepest sympathy,
Roberta and Bruce Halverson
February 10, 2010
Patti,
Words cannot convey the true loss we all feel for Dave. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, grandpa, uncle, in-law and friend to so many. He will always be remembered for his kindness and in the months and years to come we will notice the things that Dave did so routinely that nobody even noticed. He will always be looking out for those he left behind and guiding them through life. His presence will always be around and for that we can be extremely grateful. We will always be here for you Patti. Love, Birdie and Bruce
Charles Van Deusen
February 10, 2010
Patti, so sorry to read of your loss, you and your family are in my prayers. May God Bless Charles Van Deusen
lisa cantwell
February 10, 2010
Uncle Dave,
You are now in a better place, thank god! I will always remember all of our heart to heart talks, you helped me out when I needed it the most. You will never be forgotten! Love you very much!
stephen benesch
February 10, 2010
uncle Dave you will always be missed. always coming over and walking in the house and the first place anyone could ever fine you was in the garage working on one of the race cars. and it was always the same way for holidays. u would come in and eat and then go back to what u enjoyed and loved doing. we all love you very much uncle Dave and you are greatly missed. and no there is never a last good bye. we will always be able to see you. weather its in our dreams, in our thought, or just thinking about you. love you uncle Dave.
Wendy Lange
February 10, 2010
Dave (my favorite brother-in-law),
I will always remember our many talks in the garage over the years, the things you taught me especially about all my car, Sprint cars. The loving,caring, gentle, resourceful, tutor=teacher, wonderful guy you were. Although you are gone I will never ever forget you. Love, Wendy
Ken Cantwell
February 10, 2010
Patti & family.
I am very sorry for your loss. Yes, Dave was a help to alot of people. If you had the patience to wait for him to weigh all of the different scenarios, he usually came up with an answer. I've not met anybody with a bigger heart than him. He'd give you the shirt off his back if it would help the situation. He is going to be greatly missed.
February 10, 2010
Roberta and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have had Dave and Patti in my prayers for along time now and will continue to pray for your family during their grief. As I have said before, please let me know if we can do anything.
Judy Cook
February 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Vicki Benesch
February 10, 2010
Uncle Dave,
You were one in a million and you will be missed. I am so glad that you are finally over that nasty cancer and can RACE free now. You will forever be in our hearts.
Like I told you all last week, this is never goodbye but we will see you on the other side.
I love you and will miss you!
Vicki Benesch and Family
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