Judith Eriksen Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Judith Eriksen (American Fork, Utah), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 14, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Judith Eriksen to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Judith farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Judith is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ray Nichols and Clarissa Wood; and her son Jay Bessey. She is survived by: her husband Erik Eriksen; her brother Dr. Ivan Nichols (Ruth); her children, Kim Mueller (Jason), Chris Bessey (Tina), Michael Bessey and Paul Eriksen (Amanda); and her grandchildren, Braiden Bessey, Christian and Madison Cowdell.
Viewing was held on Monday, October 20th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Anderson & Sons Mortuary American Fork Chapel (49 E 100 N, American Fork, UT 84003). A graveside service was held on Monday, October 20th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092.
