John Erickson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Erickson of Grants Pass, Oregon, born in Stambaugh, Michigan, who passed away on March 4, 2026 at the age of 75. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Erickson to pay them a last tribute.
As John departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John. Though John may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Arthur Erickson and Mildred V. Copeland Erickson; and his sister Garnet Louise Erickson Murrock. He is survived by: his significant other Joe Rea; and his siblings, Paul W. Erickson of Glendale Arizona, Lynn Degroot (Ron Vague) of Mesa and Carole Erickson-Head (Lance Head) of Mesa. He is also survived by eleven nieces and nephews, 29 great nieces and nephews and 14 great-great nieces.
