Leslie A. Erickson Obituary (1919 - 2007)

“Les” Our dear Les passed away peacefully on March 27, 2007. Born December 25, 1919 in Murray, Utah to Alvin John and Ethel Anderson Erickson. Married Murna Linge on August 26, 1962. Les served honorably in WWII and was a volunteer for South Salt Lake Fire Department for 50 years. Les was employed at Christensen Diamond for many years. Survived by his wife; Murna, stepchildren; Judy Reese, Janice (Bill), Kelly, and Skeeter (Rickell) James – Irish, 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, brother; Frank, nephew; Buddy Kartchner and beloved dog Chico. Graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Murray City Cemetery with South Salt Lake Fire Department and military honors. Friends and family may visit from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. on Saturday at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street.