Edith Ann Erickson Obituary
Edith Ann Erickson, born on December 28, 1930, passed away on October 29, 2026. Edith Ann leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred B. Hovland Sr. and Edith J. Trieschmann; her husband Wally Erickson; her son Ross Erickson; her siblings, Emily Hamilton, Sonja Severson and Alfred Hovland; and her grandson Eric Charles Sampson.
She is survived by: her children, Susan Erickson and Erik; her daughter-in-law Cheryl Kolz; her brothers, Peter Gante and Gregg Sampson (Barbara Bach); her grandchildren, Molly Wolf (Dan), John Ross Erickson (Annie), Crosby Sampson (Kendall), Dallas Erickson (Courtney), Chandler Sampson (Alexandra), Corbin Sampson (Izzy), Campbell Sampson and Alexander Erickson (Caterina); her great grandchildren, Piper, Bennett Sampson, Stella, Hailee and Henry Wolf; her nieces and nephews, Mark Severson (Robin), Michael Severson (Helen), Susan Severson Kaiser (Bill), Jim Hovland, Valerie Hovland (Kurt), Todd Gante, Terry Gante Brown and Hamilton; her cousins, Jane Anderson Howard, Wells Anderson (Ellen), Mary Agrell (Dan), Janet Agrell Doering (Paul), Stacey Thiele Rosenberg (Johann) and Carrie Thiele; and her friends, Snookie Nelson, Solon Oie and Marie Henjum.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 9th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church (1200 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 9th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Monday, November 9th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Lakewood Cemetery (3600 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the University of Minnesota GI Education, Growth and Innovation Fund in memory of Edith (Eadie) Ann Erickson.
