Life is overwhelming when filled with mixed emotions of the heart.  Even though Delores left us just a few years ago, when she moved to be with Dixie during those difficult days before her . . . I felt her presence still with us on this earth.

How can I not rejoice knowing she is no longer earth bound and afflicted in mind and body.  

We shared (together with Carol) precious times of prayer and fellowship.  We marveled together when our Lord answered our prayers above and beyond what we requested.  Prayers for family members, friends, and for one another, all answered.  We shared our hearts with each other, me, Carol, and Delores during our weekly Bible studies and in the privacy of Delores's home where we met once a week.  Our faith abounded as we bonded and we delighted in in the Lord as He filled our hearts with His love.  It was truly a time like no other for the three of us.  

By the Grace of our Lord, our faith deepened and we were greatly encouraged as we worshiped corporately every Sunday under the leading of Pastor Tony.  Now, our dear friend, Delores no longer worships by faith, but by sight.  How glorious that must be . . . and one day we will again be together before Him and our hearts will sing on the glassy sea.  
My dear friend Delores . . . I will see you soon.  Love, Betty


Delores was alwayssuch a sweet lady and I have missed her smiling face. 
I would like to offer my condolences and prayers to her family. Lord bless you all and give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. 

A sweet photo of Delores that I took during a surprise party for one of our young intern wives.  Delores always had a precious smile on her face that genuinely lit up the room! 

        I remember the day I met Delores.  It was my second time attending Kettle Falls Community Church and I noticed her sitting alone and I asked if I could sit with her.  We were both fairly new to this area and both missed our old friends.  We became such good friends and had so many fun times together.

	Delores, Betty, and I were like three peas in a pod, with Betty being our mentor.  We got together every week for a card game.  They both tried to teach me how to play Pinochle, but I just couldn’t get it.  It just seemed so complicated and required paying attention ~ which I’m not really good at.  So instead, we played Canasta because it was easy to play and we could still goof off.  We always started our time together with a daily reading and prayer.  I treasure those memories.

	One day Delores and I decided to take “Flat Stanley” to lunch, so we drove up to Canada for the afternoon.  It was a fun, silly day, and I think Delores sometimes wondered if I was playing with a full deck.  

	Whenever Betty had to go to Spokane to see her doctor, we would take her.  Sometimes we were asked if we were sisters.  One lady said, “Looking at the three of you, your mother must have been a beauty.”  We thanked her and replied, “Yes, she was!”  Another fun day.

	Delores always had the coffee on and we shared so many little secrets with each other.  I never had to call before dropping by.  She was such a dear, sweet lady, and she smoothed out some of my rough edges.  I feel so blessed to have her for a friend.  I know she is with the Lord and I will see her again in Heaven.

~Carol K.~


Dolores was a one-of-a-kind lady.  She was a pure delight every single time we were in her presence.  She smiled a lot, had a darling sense of humor, loved people, enjoyed animals, and cherish her relationship to Jesus that was so new & dear to her heart in her latter years.  

She deeply loved her husband!  She was interested in the music he enjoyed and always encouraged him.  I remember asking her about her family soon after meeting her.  Delores deeply loved the kids and grandkids that were added to her life through marriage.  Her fridge was filled with pictures, and she beamed with pride telling me about each one.

After Gene could no longer come to church because of his illness, Delores would often still come and sit with Betty, her treasured friend.   Betty helped Delores grow in the Lord greatly in the years that they were able to go to church, Bible Studies, and other events at church.  She loved meeting with women each week in her home.  Delores loved going to bridal and baby showers and celebrating with these young women!  

Delores heart was very sensitive toward others.  She had a sweet disposition and a caring, grace-filled spirit about her.  If someone was hurting, she would gently smile and hug the person.  Her presence just relaxed others.  She had simple trust in a holy God who would continue to be there for her in any of her present and future trials.  

We cherish every sweet memory of Delores, and we thank God for allowing us to be her pastor & pastor's wife.  Knowing & loving her has been a highlight in our 38 years of ministry.  We were always welcomed into her home, even when she had to save us from being jumped on by her over-active dogs! :)  

Thank You, God, for the life of Delores.  We will be so glad to see her again in our Eternal Home one day soon!

Pastor Tony & Kathy


Sis was my sister- in-law but we considered ourselves true sisters connected at the heart - she was the most kind, selfless, giving, and loving person I have ever known - a complete selfless person.  She cared for my Mother and Bob in their time of need.  For that I am forever grateful, and I will miss my Sis deeply.

OBITUARY

Delores Ann Erickson

August 10, 1937 – March 5, 2019

Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery

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