Ramona Jensen Erickson Obituary (1938 - 2006)

Salt Lake City – Ramona Jensen Erickson, our wonderful mother and grandmother returned home to her Heavenly Father’s arms, March 5, 2006, after a short battle with cancer. Born to Ezra K and Pearl Addel Jorgensen Jensen on August 11, 1938 in Sterling, Utah. Ramona enjoyed a happy childhood in a small Utah town. She served her church in many capacities from Primary teacher to women’s sports referee. She married Franklin Gus Erickson on July 4, 1957 and was later sealed to him in the Manti Temple on July 2, 1963. Ramona worked very hard as a housewife and raised five boys. Ramona also enjoyed babysitting many of her grandchildren, and working in her yard and garden. Ramona enjoyed many outdoor activities. She also had a great sense of humor when you could get her to show it. Her presence will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Survived by two brothers: James Jensen (Rhonda) and Joe Jensen (Michelle); three sisters: Esther Anderson, LaVee Kawakami (Paul), and Colleen Allred (Joseph); five sons: Franklin Lloyd (James Bennett), Danny K (Pam Camper), Johnny Lee (Lynn Elliot), Clay Travis (Jodie), Joseph Cory (Brooke); twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and two adopted kids – Jill and David. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Franklin Gus Erickson. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 10, 2006, 11:00 am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy (10600 So.), where friends and family may call Thursday, March 9, 2006 from 7-9 pm and Friday one hour prior to the service. Interment South Jordan Cemetery, 1055 West 10650 South. The Family would like to thank the Huntsman Cancer Institute for taking such great care of Ramona during her bout with cancer and even up to the very end. Please, in lieu of flowers, the family would like donations sent to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation (500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108) in memory of Ramona Erickson.