Murna Lorraine Linge Erickson Obituary (1923 - 2009)

“Dearly Loved” Murna Lorraine Linge Erickson, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away peacefully September 23, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada of causes related to her age. Murna was born November 17, 1923 in Tecumseh, Kansas, the daughter of Edmund and Lana Mischler Linge. The love of Murna’s life was Leslie Erickson and they were married August 26, 1962. Theirs was a marriage of devotion, fun and contentment. Murna and Les lived for many years in the Millcreek area and kept an immaculate yard and home until Les passed away in 2007. At that time, Murna moved to Las Vegas to be near family. Murna worked for many years at the Salt Lake Country Club and made a host of friends while there. She also enjoyed a 55-year association at the American Legion Auxiliary Post 112 and was a member of the Lady Elks Auxiliary. Murna’s survivors include her daughters: Judy Reese, Janice (Bill) Kelly; her son, Skeeter (Rickell) James-Irish; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; special friends Jeannie Sparks, Carol Jenson, and Bettie MacLeod; and her beloved dog, Chico. Murna was a gracious, warm and loving lady who adored parties, and her family will lovingly remember all the happy times she gave to us—especially her Christmas parties in her amazing family room. Graveside services will be held Monday, September 28, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. A viewing for family and friends will be at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, on Sunday, September 27, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Monday, September 28, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Murna’s name to the American Legion Auxiliary, Toys for Tots at 320 East 3900 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84107. “Our Murna was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.”