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Reif ERICKSON Obituary

ERICKSON, Reif Ray Charles 11/5/49 - 3/26/15 Reif, age 65, was originally from Spokane, WA. He was a gifted pastel artist living and well known in the arts community in the Sacramento/Auburn area for the past 30 years. He is survived by his life partner, Nancy Polli, and his brothers, Ron and Steve. All are welcomed at the Celebration of Reif's Life at the Sierra Foothills Unitarian/ Universalist Church at 190 Finley St., Auburn on April 4, 2015 at 2 p.m. He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Apr. 1, 2015.

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Jerry Cozad

March 16, 2016

I am so sorry to read of his passing only today (3-16-16). I purchased a giclee in 11/2006 "Cliff Walk", a Big Sur scene. I was updating my files tonight and am probably the last to know of his death and write to the Guest Book. He was the best pastel artist I ever met and a humble and gracious man. I thought his "Crescendo" piece was magnificent and was waiting to hear about the availability of its giclee version in Nov 2006. Never heard back, but what a great piece. I eventually moved to the Monterey Peninsula well out of the Auburn area (was near Yosemite at the time). My sympathy to the family, but his legacy of many great paintings will always be a reminder of this fine artist we knew.

Tim Excell

November 20, 2015

Reif's portrayals of Mono Lake were right on! So beautiful, so inspiring. I met Reif several times, and was impressed by his kindness and generosity and beauty of spirit each time. He is missed. His art lives on!

Allegra Hakim

September 20, 2015

I loved Reif's work and appreciated his kindness. I can't believe he is gone; his beautiful pastels live on.

Kelly Rylander

April 28, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Reif's passing. He was so talented! He will be missed.

April 19, 2015

Thanks for the good art my friend.......
G J Chris Graves
Newcastle,AltaCal'a

Karen S

April 19, 2015

Reif's work always brings me peace and joy. Now, the Lord will show him His unfailing love and peace.

Ellen Mack

April 4, 2015

I just learned of Reif's passing and am so saddened. He had a gift which he shared with me in pastel class a few years back. I deeply admired his work. My heart goes out to all those who loved Reif.

April 2, 2015

Rest in peace Reif.

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