Obituary:
Carl Richard Eriksson 1946 ~ 2010 Carl Richard Eriksson, 64, beloved husband, dad, grandpa and brother, returned with honor to his Heavenly Father on May 18, 2010 surrounded by loved ones.He was born on April 25, 1946 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Carl and Dorit Eriksson. He is the youngest of six children. At a young age Dad grew to love missionary work as he served with his parents when they were called to be building missionaries in Samoa and Sweden. He was later called back to Sweden to serve as a full time missionary. Upon his return he enrolled at BYU where he met his eternal sweetheart, Linda Cowin. They were married for time and all eternity on April 4, 1972 in the Salt Lake Temple. He graduated from BYU with a degree in Civil Engineering. He began his career in Fullerton, California and ended as the General Manager for Kearns Improvement District. He was known to be fair and patient, always taking time to listen to his employees. He was well liked and deeply respected by those he worked for and those who worked for him. Dad served faithfully in many callings in the LDS church, his favorite calling being a missionary on Temple Square. Dad lived the gospel as he preached it and became an example to many, leaving his imprint forever on our hearts. The crown jewel of his life was his family. Even through his most difficult trials, Dad was a man of great integrity, eternal faith, and unwavering optimism. He is adored by his family and all who know him. Dad is our hero. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Mike and Tina Eriksson, Wade and Ann Ashton, Ryan and Heidi Eriksson, Justin and Mandy Smart, Reed and Leigh Eriksson, Andy and Jenny Johnson; 17 grandchildren; and his siblings, Rick, Sally, Millie, Irene and Bob. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the South Jordan Stake Center located at 2450 West 10400 South in South Jordan at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at the McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. A viewing will also precede the funeral service on Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the South Jordan Stake Center. Thank you, Dad, for your life, your love, your example. We love you. Until we meet again.
Published in Deseret News from May 20 to May 21, 2010
Carl Richard Eriksson 1946 ~ 2010 Carl Richard Eriksson, 64, beloved husband, dad, grandpa and brother, returned with honor to his Heavenly Father on May 18, 2010 surrounded by loved ones.He was born on April 25, 1946 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Carl and Dorit Eriksson. He is the youngest of six children. At a young age Dad grew to love missionary work as he served with his parents when they were called to be building missionaries in Samoa and Sweden. He was later called back to Sweden to serve as a full time missionary. Upon his return he enrolled at BYU where he met his eternal sweetheart, Linda Cowin. They were married for time and all eternity on April 4, 1972 in the Salt Lake Temple. He graduated from BYU with a degree in Civil Engineering. He began his career in Fullerton, California and ended as the General Manager for Kearns Improvement District. He was known to be fair and patient, always taking time to listen to his employees. He was well liked and deeply respected by those he worked for and those who worked for him. Dad served faithfully in many callings in the LDS church, his favorite calling being a missionary on Temple Square. Dad lived the gospel as he preached it and became an example to many, leaving his imprint forever on our hearts. The crown jewel of his life was his family. Even through his most difficult trials, Dad was a man of great integrity, eternal faith, and unwavering optimism. He is adored by his family and all who know him. Dad is our hero. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Mike and Tina Eriksson, Wade and Ann Ashton, Ryan and Heidi Eriksson, Justin and Mandy Smart, Reed and Leigh Eriksson, Andy and Jenny Johnson; 17 grandchildren; and his siblings, Rick, Sally, Millie, Irene and Bob. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the South Jordan Stake Center located at 2450 West 10400 South in South Jordan at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at the McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. A viewing will also precede the funeral service on Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the South Jordan Stake Center. Thank you, Dad, for your life, your love, your example. We love you. Until we meet again.
Published in Deseret News from May 20 to May 21, 2010
Obituary:
Carl Richard Eriksson 1946 ~ 2010 Carl Richard Eriksson, 64, beloved husband, dad, grandpa and brother, returned with honor to his Heavenly Father on May 18, 2010 surrounded by loved ones.He was born on April 25, 1946 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Carl and Dorit Eriksson. He is the youngest of six children. At a young age Dad grew to love missionary work as he served with his parents when they were called to be building missionaries in Samoa and Sweden. He was later called back to Sweden to serve as a full time missionary. Upon his return he enrolled at BYU where he met his eternal sweetheart, Linda Cowin. They were married for time and all eternity on April 4, 1972 in the Salt Lake Temple. He graduated from BYU with a degree in Civil Engineering. He began his career in Fullerton, California and ended as the General Manager for Kearns Improvement District. He was known to be fair and patient, always taking time to listen to his employees. He was well liked and deeply respected by those he worked for and those who worked for him. Dad served faithfully in many callings in the LDS church, his favorite calling being a missionary on Temple Square. Dad lived the gospel as he preached it and became an example to many, leaving his imprint forever on our hearts. The crown jewel of his life was his family. Even through his most difficult trials, Dad was a man of great integrity, eternal faith, and unwavering optimism. He is adored by his family and all who know him. Dad is our hero. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Mike and Tina Eriksson, Wade and Ann Ashton, Ryan and Heidi Eriksson, Justin and Mandy Smart, Reed and Leigh Eriksson, Andy and Jenny Johnson; 17 grandchildren; and his siblings, Rick, Sally, Millie, Irene and Bob. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the South Jordan Stake Center located at 2450 West 10400 South in South Jordan at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at the McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. A viewing will also precede the funeral service on Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the South Jordan Stake Center. Thank you, Dad, for your life, your love, your example. We love you. Until we meet again.
Published in Deseret News from May 20 to May 21, 2010
Carl Richard Eriksson 1946 ~ 2010 Carl Richard Eriksson, 64, beloved husband, dad, grandpa and brother, returned with honor to his Heavenly Father on May 18, 2010 surrounded by loved ones.He was born on April 25, 1946 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Carl and Dorit Eriksson. He is the youngest of six children. At a young age Dad grew to love missionary work as he served with his parents when they were called to be building missionaries in Samoa and Sweden. He was later called back to Sweden to serve as a full time missionary. Upon his return he enrolled at BYU where he met his eternal sweetheart, Linda Cowin. They were married for time and all eternity on April 4, 1972 in the Salt Lake Temple. He graduated from BYU with a degree in Civil Engineering. He began his career in Fullerton, California and ended as the General Manager for Kearns Improvement District. He was known to be fair and patient, always taking time to listen to his employees. He was well liked and deeply respected by those he worked for and those who worked for him. Dad served faithfully in many callings in the LDS church, his favorite calling being a missionary on Temple Square. Dad lived the gospel as he preached it and became an example to many, leaving his imprint forever on our hearts. The crown jewel of his life was his family. Even through his most difficult trials, Dad was a man of great integrity, eternal faith, and unwavering optimism. He is adored by his family and all who know him. Dad is our hero. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Mike and Tina Eriksson, Wade and Ann Ashton, Ryan and Heidi Eriksson, Justin and Mandy Smart, Reed and Leigh Eriksson, Andy and Jenny Johnson; 17 grandchildren; and his siblings, Rick, Sally, Millie, Irene and Bob. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the South Jordan Stake Center located at 2450 West 10400 South in South Jordan at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at the McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. A viewing will also precede the funeral service on Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the South Jordan Stake Center. Thank you, Dad, for your life, your love, your example. We love you. Until we meet again.
Published in Deseret News from May 20 to May 21, 2010
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