Marian L. Ericksen
On Sunday March 13 at age 90 Marian Ericksen took us
by surprise by leaving this mortal life before her
beloved husband Mike, age 97. Together in life for 72
years, he sat tearfully holding her hand through the
transition. They are a classic example of love to the
end and fortunately we know they will be reunited
again.
Marian Leishman Ericksen was born Nov.8,1914 to Robert
and Elizabeth Bradshaw Leishman. Marian was from
Wellsville, Mike was from Beaver Dam and after they
married, the majority of their lives were spent in
Beaver Dam. For the last eight years they have called
Country Pines Retirement Community in Clinton their
home. Everywhere they have lived they have developed
deep friendships.
Marian is noted for her great homemaking skills. She
was a fantastic cook including homemade chocolates, a
great seamstress, famous for her crocheted baby
dresses and the model home decorator. She has always
had a great love for people and was the ultimate
optimist. She was so very appreciative of the simple
things in life. She served in mst church positions
from young women and primary to relief society but one
of her favorite times in life was working with the
brides in the Logan LDS temple.
Remaining behind are her husband Michael Durfey
Ericksen and 4 living children. Their first born son
Robert died in infancy. Others include Dr Corey
Ericksen (Liz) of Layton, Tonia (Pete)Christiansen of
Bear Lake, Karen (Lee) Johnson of Logan and Christie
Ericksen of West Haven. They have 19 grandchildren, 33
great grandchildren and 18 great, great grandchildren.
She is also survived by 2 sisters and 2 brothers.
Marian brightened the lives of all she met with her
charm, optimism, and her notable love of people and
life.
A special thanks to Hospice Alliance and especially
Angie and Pattie. Also thanks to a tremendous and
loving Country Pines Retirement staff for all their
wonderful support and for providing a special home for
the past few years. We will miss our Marian very much,
but we rest assured knowing that families are forever.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 19 at
12:00 noon at the Beaver Dam chapel, off highway 89
between Tremonton and Logan. A viewing will be at
Allen-Hall Mortuary at 34 East Center, Logan on Friday
evening 6-8 pm and from 10 to 11:45 am at the church
on Saturday before the services.