Frank D. Erickson

Frank D. Erickson, 79, of Polson passed away on April 19, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson after a long battle with cancer. Frank was born in Missoula, MT on Nov. 29, 1931 the son of Frank and Ann Erickson. The family moved to Moiese, MT. in 1939, where they farmed and raised the family. Frank graduated from Charlo High School in 1950. Frank joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. Frank married Joyce Erickson on July 23, 1955. He worked various jobs until 1958 when he joined IBM and remained working for IBM for 20 years working in Helena for 2 years, Missoula for 2 years & Kalispell for 16 years. He left IBM to attend Bible College in Seattle for one year. Frank's desire was to spend a year in studying the scriptures. He and Joyce then moved to Polson, MT. where he started his own business Mission Valley Office Equipment and later renamed Frank's Office Equipment. Frank semi-retired in 1993. Frank loved music. He played the guitar and mandolin. Frank loved to read Scriptures and his hobby was scroll sawing. Frank's great desire was to support his family, witness for the church and win souls to Christ. He was humble, kind and caring. Frank had absolute integrity and compassion. He served as an Elder in the Pablo Christian Church. He was also a Deacon at the Mission Valley Church of Christ. Frank was also active in Bible Studies. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Ann Erickson & one sister Catherine Gibbs. He is survived by his wife Joyce and their children- Glenda Terry of Ariz. Donna Erickson (John Koenig) of Missoula and a son Don Erickson (Karen) of Ariz., 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, a sister Laverne Belcher of Indiana, three sister-in-laws Eleanor Larson of Missoula, Sandra Ossege of Ariz. & Rhonda Howell of Missoula. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 22, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Interment with Military honors will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Missoula City Cemetery. Condolences may be left for the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com
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