David LeeEngle Erickson

David LeeEngle Erickson obituary, Grand Junction, CO

David LeeEngle Erickson

David Erickson Obituary

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David LeeEngle Erickson age 49, went to be with Jesus on July 17, 2023, peacefully in his sleep at his home in Fruita, Colorado after battling a recent illness that affected his heart and lungs.

David was born in Concord, California December 31, 1973, to father Lee and mother Margaret (Mason) Erickson of Henderson, Nevada.

David received his Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management, working as a scrub technician in many hospitals, but his true love was his profession as a Sergeant First Class in the US Army. He was a member of the Army for 30 years to the date of his death. He received multiple accommodations, metals, and honors throughout his career in the military. He also enjoyed his job working at the United States Postal Service for the last few years.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hiking, especially with his boys Anghus and Braysen who were the joy of his life. He was friendly and loved to joke with family and friends.  He was a dedicated father and brother. Always wanting to  provide the best for his children.

David was preceded in death by: Father Lee Erickson

David was survived by:  Sons Anghus and Braysen Erickson, Mother Margaret Erickson, Sister Paulette (Kevin) Erickson , Sister Sonia (Dan) Earls, ex-wife and friend Sarah Erickson

and many nieces and nephews.

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904 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

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July 27, 2023

Eric posted to the memorial.

July 26, 2023

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Eric

July 27, 2023

I´m sorry for your loss. I worked with Erickson at the post office. I enjoyed our chats together, always such a nice guy. He will be missed.

Mike Williams

July 26, 2023

Really enjoyed the short time I got to work with David he had a very funny sense of humor. We would exchange texts/calls usually a joke or funny video one of us had just watched. Definitely going to miss seeing his car parked randomly at one of the stops on my route. Whenever I would see it I knew he was there to help me. He was such a great man!!

His #1 priority was always his boys first no matter what I can still picture his smile whenever he would talk about them.

Megan

July 26, 2023

Praying for the boys and the rest of the family. I trained David at the PO when he was first hired. He always had a smile and something nice to say. So sorry for your lose. Megan Stringer

Sandra Vigil

July 26, 2023

RIP David, you will be missed. I appreciate you always taking time to say "good morning" ,and asking how my day was going.. Prayers to your family

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