Richard Allen Erickson

March 26, 1934 – September 28, 2020

Richard “Dick” A. Erickson of Lynnwood, WA, passed away on September 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was 86.

He was born on March 26, 1934 in Chicago, IL to George S. and Birdia K. (Lysland) Erickson. He was the oldest of their five children. He first started to play trombone at age 8, learning from his dad who also played. He continued playing trombone in school bands through high school, and in brass ensembles. He started school in Chicago and as a child, moved with his family to Ottawa, IL where he finished his schooling, graduating from Ottawa High School in 1952.

On August 6, 1955, he married June L. Greener in LaSalle, IL, and celebrated 65 years of marriage this past August. He is survived by his wife June, daughters Lynn (Glenn) Holly of Parker, CO, Pamela Erickson of Parker, CO and Andrea Langkow of Prescott Valley, AZ; his sister Virginia (Dwain) Dial of Davenport, FL, brothers Keith (Gene) Erickson of Port Byron, IL, Joel (Marian) Erickson of Moline, IL, and Dean (Marcia) Erickson of Aledo, TX; and granddaughter Hope Langkow of Birmingham, AL.

Before his retirement, Dick owned and operated Erickson Signs, where he worked as a custom sign painter and pin striper. He applied his craft primarily in the automotive industry and striped many vintage cars, boats and motorcycles. He and June spent many winters enjoying the sunny weather of south Texas where he enjoyed playing his trombone in a community band. He also enjoyed painting as a hobby and created many pieces that are treasured by family members.

He continued using his artistic talents on two overseas mission trips to Haiti and again in Peru, South America, where he painted signs for local mission groups.

A graveside family service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in Lynnwood. A memorial service will be planned for a later date at Alderwood Manor Community Church in Lynnwood. Purdy and Walters at Floral Hills Funeral Home of Lynnwood is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Gideon’s International, https://www.gideons.org/donate.