Lynn Erickson Obituary (1942

Lynn Charles Erickson returned to his Heavenly Father on March 5, 2020 at the age of 77. He was born September 27, 1942 in Union, Utah to Charles Alma Erickson and Ivy Caroline Gustaveson who passed away when he was two. He was raised by his stepmom, Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Jackson. Lynn is survived by his wife of 51 years, Terry Erickson, his children; Tony (Mandy) Erickson and Cara (Gera) Garcia. He has 4 grandchildren; Jonathan and Marianel Garcia, Colton and Bridger Erickson, two sisters; Jan Taylor and Carolynn Kipp. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the North Central States Mission. He served 2 years in the Army during the Vietnam War under General Appell. Lynn worked for the Government for 35 years, and was working full time at Wal-Mart. Dad was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved the Savior. He loved to serve people and was always helping someone. He had a very firm handshake, a gentle temperament, with a great sense of humor. Lynn was a great husband and took very good care of his family. He liked to go camping, reading Louis Lâ€™amour books and doing word puzzles. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Sherman Charles Erickson, sisters; Darlene Boggess, Gwen Hendry, Louann Hardy, and Mary Beth Van Os. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Tate Mortuary, 110 South Main Street, Tooele, Utah. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM at the Tooele 18th Ward building, 1025 West Utah Avenue, Tooele, Utah. A prior viewing will take place before the service at the church building from 10:30 to 11:45 AM. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors at the Tooele City Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lynn Charles Erickson please visit our Sympathy Store.