Obituary of Kathleen Ruth Erikson

 

Kathy was born September 20,1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Kathy died at her home in Bloomington, Minnesota on June 17, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

She was surrounded by the love of her two sisters who were grateful that her long struggle finally

ended in peace.

 

Kathy graduated from Henry Sibley High School in West St. Paul.  She continued

her education in many various areas of interest, which led her into several different careers.

She had a long career with the Toro Corporation until she retired for health reasons.

 

Kathy will be remembered for her contagious laugh, her adventurous nature, her love for all her frequent visits

to northern Minnesota at her family’s cabin, her joy of always trying something new and exciting, her love of traveling,

the love of her cats especially Cleo and Lucy, and most importantly her deep love for her family and her friends.

 

Tragically her sister Nancy died suddenly, at Kathy’s home, in her sleep on June 21, 2023.  Nancy’s services were

held in Sacramento, California.

 

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Merlyn Erikson.

 

She is survived by her sister Joanne Erikson Darrington Lincoln NE; her nephews and niece Brian Cunningham (Lyndsie) Sacramento CA,

Rick Cunningham (Therese) Missoula MT, Matt Darrington Lincoln NE, Abby Hartman (Justin Thomas) Lincoln NE; 9 grand nephews and nieces and 2 great-grand nieces and 1 great-grand nephew;

and two very special friends Lisa Robinson and Pam Noren

At Kathy’s request there were no private or public services.

 

Kathy will be missed deeply, and may her memory stay in our hearts always.