Roberta Erickson

Roberta Erickson obituary, Beaverton, OR

Roberta Erickson

Roberta Erickson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 17, 2011.
Roberta Borland Erickson, passed away on December 15, 2011. Roberta was born on March 27, 1919, to Robert and Alvena Borland, in Kalispell, Montana. Roberta moved to Grants Pass in Southern Oregon and graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1937. She attended Oregon State University and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. On August 28, 1941, Roberta married George E. Erickson in Grants Pass. Roberta and George, later moved to Beaverton, Oregon with their two children where she was a school secretary, for the Beaverton School Dist.

Roberta loved music and the arts, and supported Community Concerts and the Oregon Symphony for many years. She was a long time member of PEO, and was an avid reader.

Roberta is survived by her son, John Erickson and wife Susan, of Port Ludlow, Washington, a daughter, Kristi McKinley of Beaverton, Oregon and four grandchildren, Jenny, Tad, John and Mari.


Arrangements under the direction of Caldwell's, Hennessey, Goetsch & McGee Funeral Home, Portland, OR.

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Margo Borland

January 10, 2012

Roberta, you were a lovely and delightful experience in my life, a gracious great aunt for my daughters and always an inspiration for me. I admired your love of books, nature and all things beautiful, including art, theatre and music. You and Eric were a part of my life for many years, thank you!
Margo Borland

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