IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Roger Sherman

Roger Sherman Erickson Profile Photo

Erickson

Jul 30, 1931 — Nov 10, 2016

Obituary

Roger Sherman Erickson, 85, died November 10, 2016. He was born July 30, 1931 in Madison, MN to Thea and Elmer Erickson. He grew up on a farm and attended Madison High, graduating in 1948. He attended St. Olaf Collage for 2 years, then graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Pharmacy in 1954. He joined the Air Force where he spent time in Korea. After returning to Kirtland Air Force Base in 1956, he met the love of his life, Dorothy Paulson. They married in 1958. Their oldest son, Mark, was born in California in 1959. They returned to New Mexico where the youngest son, John, was born in 1961. They eventually moved to Oklahoma City in 1965 and remained there. He was a member of the Church of the Servant, where he sang in the choir and was active in Mobile Meals. He loved the game of golf. His greatest joys were his three granddaughters, Brittany, Kelley and Bailey Erickson. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dorothy; sons, Mark and wife Catherine, John and wife Lisa; and his three granddaughters. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Services will be Tuesday, November 15, 11:00am at Church of the Servant, Chapel of the Cross. Memorial Service Tuesday, November 15, 2016 11:00 AM Church of the Servant, Chapel of the Cross 14343 MacArthur Oklahoma City, OK 73162
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