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Marilyn Erickson
1941 - 2021
Marilyn Erickson
1941 - 2021
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BORN
1941
DIED
2021
Marilyn Erickson Obituary
May 11, 1941 - Feb. 10, 2021
Resident of
Pleasant Hill, CA
On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, Marilyn Erickson (Scholten) of Pleasant Hill, CA, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord at the age of 79.
Marilyn was born on May 11, 1941 in South Dakota to Steve and Mae (Kreun) Scholten. On August 10, 1963, she married Guy Erickson. They raised two sons, Troy and Brian.
Marilyn had a giving heart and made friends everywhere she went. She spent most of her life helping others and volunteering around her community. For 45 years, she dedicated a huge part of her heart to volunteering at her Church, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, and touched the lives of so many people. Marilyn also loved to travel with her husband, Guy. They had a goal to travel to every continent and were able to accomplish that together. She loved to garden, and had an amazing eye for turning any area into a masterpiece. Being such an inspiration to others, she was able to pass her same passion for gardening onto others. Marilyn's heartwarming smile and contagious laugh will be cherished by all who had the pleasure to know her.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Guy, her two sisters, Geneva and Sophie, her two children, Brian and Troy, daughter in law, Allyssa, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your local food bank in her honor.
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Donna Fraser Steele Korus
February 17, 2023
Marilyn was a classmate of mine. I liked her very much. I never got to see her after we graduated from high school . Always wished could have seen her at one of our reunions. I have fond memories of her.
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Donna Fraser Korus
April 2, 2021
A high school classmate of mine. A wonderful person. Missed seeing her over the years.
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