Lynn Charles Erickson returned to his Heavenly Father on March 5, 2020, at the age of 77.
He was born Sept. 27, 1942, in Union, Utah, to Charles Alma Erickson and Ivy Caroline Gustaveson who passed away when he was two. He was raised by his stepmom Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Jackson.
Lynn is survived by his wife of 51 years, Terry Erickson; his children Tony (Mandy) Erickson and Cara (Gera) Garcia. He has four grandchildren Jonathan and Marianel Garcia, Colton and Bridger Erickson; and two sisters Jan Taylor and Carolynn Kipp.
He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the North Central States Mission. He served two years in the army during the Vietnam War under General Appell. Lynn worked for the government for 35 years, and was working full time at Walmart.
Dad was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved the Savior. He loved to serve people and was always helping someone. He had a very firm handshake, a gentle temperament, with a great sense of humor. Lynn was a great husband and took very good care of his family. He liked to go camping, reading Louis L’amour books and doing word puzzles.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Sherman Charles Erickson; and sisters Darlene Boggess, Gwen Hendry, Louann Hardy, and Mary Beth Van Os.
A viewing was held Tuesday, March 10, 2020, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah. A funeral service was held Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at noon, at the Tooele 18th Ward building, 1025 W. Utah Ave., Tooele, Utah. A prior viewing took place before the service at the church building. He was laid to rest with military honors at the Tooele City Cemetery.