Alberta “Jean” (Collier) Erickson
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On August 29, 2016 @ 9:28 am In 2016,Obituaries | 6 Comments
Alberta “Jean” (Collier) Erickson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 28, 2016 at the age of 89. Jean was born in Massachusetts and married Carl Robert Erickson on November 14, 1949. She was a resident of Holbrook, Massachusetts for 54 years, before moving with her loving husband Carl, to Minnesota in 2005 to be near family.
She was a Bakery Supervisor with Angelo’s Supermarkets of Rockland, Massachusetts where she retired in 1984. She loved cooking, knitting and her Boston sports teams. Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Patriots, but her favorite time was just being with family.
Jean is survived by her loving husband, Carl Robert Erickson (age 94 & WWII Veteran); son, Mark (Patricia) Erickson; grandchildren, Brandy (Josh) Rife and Sean Erickson; great-grandson, Brayden Foy, all of Minnesota; sister, Margaret Lawrence of St. Augustine, Florida; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and May (Workman) Collier; sisters, Agnes Allan and Eleanor Morton.
Jean has chosen cremation as her final wish. A memorial gathering to celebrate her 89 wonderful years will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM with prayers and reflections at 5:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation; 4565 Pleasant Street SE; Prior Lake, MN. Jean’s interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
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Carl, Mark, Pat, Brandy, Sean, Josh and Brayden
We are very sorry for your loss! Nana was a great lady who always had a smile on her face! We are thinking of you all!
I feel so blessed to have met your mom/grandmother at Brandy’s wedding….she was such a sweet lady. Sat at a table with her and her husband along with Mandi prior to the dinner and had such a nice visit. God’s Blessings to your family. Carol Wangerin (Tom’s mom)
Hard to imagine that it’s been forty five years since we met, shared some incredible times, lots of great food company, laughter, and conversation. Mark has been like a brother to me, over the last couple of decades I had the opportunity to throw him under the bus to Jean’s delight, who considered Mark a saint. The laughs we enjoyed and memories will always be remembered, as will the Lamb dinners which will be sorely missed, as well as the the bunt rum cake. Although Carl (Cliffie) will feel the loss, he is fortunate to be surrounded by such a wonderful family, who will be able to share their memories of Jean, their are just so many. Pepe and Bruin await, to keep you company.
Erickson Cousins & Carl,
So sorry for your loss of your mom, mother-in-law, nanny, wife, and friend. Praying for you all and sending love and hugs from Georgia.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady. I have so many fond memories working with Jean at Angelo’s. She welcomed me to the bakery crew and taught me everything she knew. Am praying for you and your family
Arlene and Joe Longo
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Dear Erickson family,
Marty and I are so sorry for your loss, but know you will gain strength from all of your wonderful memories of time spent with Jean and Carl over the years. I am so grateful to have known her, and to have shared in her smile and wonderful laugh. She was a beautiful woman inside and out and she will be missed so much by your family and friends alike. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Sara and Marty Skeels