Mr. Clifford R. Erickson's Obituary
ERICKSON, Clifford R., 87 passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 29, 2009. Cliff was born on Christmas day 1921 in Richland, SD. He was predeceased by his parents Maurice and Blanche Lyons Erickson and siblings Kenneth Tucker, Helen Swoyer and Gladys Fornia. Cliff's first wife Dorothea Gay, passed away in 1984. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Millie and his children Gay Lynn Strub (Craig) of Marcus, IA and Ronald Lee Erickson of Shawano, WI. He also leaves behind three grandchildren. Erica, Eridy and Neil, two great grandchildren, Allison and Deanna, step children Rita Menendez and Dennis Mones and step grandchildren, Heather Menendez and Matthew Mones. Cliff was honorably discharged from the U. S. Coast Guard in 1946 and went on to Morningside College in Sioux City, IA under the G. I. bill and graduated with a business degree. Cliff retired after 32 years as a financial advisor and district manager for I.D.S. Financial Services. He was a loyal fan of his beloved Green Bay Packers (Go Pack), an avid golfer and member of Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club. He was a real gentleman on and off the golf course and boasted 4 hole-in-ones. He was a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital for several years and enjoyed every minute of it. Cliff will be laid to rest in Sioux City, IA in the family plot at Graceland Cemetery. Local services will be held at 10AM on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church, 2902 W. Fletcher Ave., Tampa, FL. A celebration of life with family and friends to follow in the Heritage Hall. Our thanks to our hospice angels Nandy Singh and Cheryl Riggins. In lieu of flowers please make donations to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609.
Boza & Roel Funeral Home
4730 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33603
(813)877-7676
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