Stanley G. Erickson Obituary (1929 - 2012)

“Stan”Murray, UT-Stanley Gene Erickson passed away Dec. 14, 2012 with his loving family by his side. He was born March 21, 1929 to Walter C. and Hazel Rowan Erickson in Murray, UT. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Alldredge Griggs, on July 9, 1955. Stan served in the US Army from 1951-1953. He was over the maintenance of the Amphibious PT Boats in the Korean War Conflict. He started his career as a diesel mechanic for P.I.E. Trucking (then Ashworth Transfer Trucking) retiring from Safeway. Stan enjoyed bowling, fishing, & camping. However, his greatest love was the family get-togethers.Dad & Mom were always there supporting their kids & grandkids in whatever sport or activity they were involved in. Dad loved the Murray 4th of July parade & he could be seen there every year with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Everyone knew how to put a smile on dad’s face by bringing him a large chocolate frosty from Wendy’s.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy; loving children, Cassie (Brad) Freeze, Debi (Mark) Safran, and R.G. Erickson; nine beautiful grandchildren who adored him, Mindi (Dustin) Hardcastle, Tara (Brian) Spillman, Matt (Heather) Freeze, Melanie (Justin) Cooper, Nick Safran, Bren Safran, Shelby Erickson, Ashely (fiance’ Josh Ashton) Erickson, and Aaron Lewis; ten wonderful great-grandchildren with one due in March; and his loving sister, Joan (Bill) Holtman. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and three sisters. Our family would like to express our love and thanks to our Mom who was Dad’s angel and caregiver, attending to all of Dad’s needs with such tenderness and love.A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary at 4760 So. State, Murray from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donating to your favorite charity or give the gift of life by donating blood.