Jane Erickson
June 15, 1953 ~ June 13, 2020
Jane Erickson passed away just before her 67th birthday after a long battle with multiple sclerosis, surrounded by her family. Jane’s sweet smile and go-with-the-flow attitude endeared her to family, friends, and caregivers.
Jane was born in Moorhead, MN on June 15, 1953, to Roy and Pearl Erickson. She grew up in Fargo with her older brother and four younger sisters. After graduating from Fargo North in 1971, she worked at Pioneer Mutual Life Insurance. On June 16, 1972, Jane married her high school sweetheart, David Erickson, and they would have celebrated their 48th anniversary this week. Jane and David raised their three children in Fargo. She was active in PTA, operated a home daycare, was a leader in 4H as well as Girl Scouts and enjoyed many artistic hobbies. They never missed opportunities for outdoor adventures. Jane had wonderful care at the Villa Maria in Fargo for 18 years and made many friends there.
Jane is survived by her devoted husband David, her son Zachary (Taryn) of Duluth, MN, Leah (Zac) Paulson of West Fargo, ND, and Hannah (Christian) Watchus of Bismarck, ND and seven grandchildren as well as all of her siblings and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Pearl.
A Memorial Service will be held on June 17, 2020, at 7PM at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center, Fargo, ND with visitation beginning one hour prior. Memorials are preferred to wildernessinquiry.org. The Service will be lived streamed on Boulger Funeral Home’s website starting approximately 6:45 PM and can be viewed below:
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So sorry to hear of Jane’s passing. The Happy Rollers will miss her greatly! She was always fun to be around. “Well, ya know??” One of her favorite sayings with us. Prayers to all the family!
Heartfelt sympathy to the entire family.
I remember being co-leader with Jane in Girl Scouts and 4-H when our girls were in school at Roosevelt. And the many years we were both involved with the MS support group, Happy Rollers!
So sorry for the loss of your loving wife, mother, grandmother…so much to so many. Our hearts go out to all of you as you mourn your loss. Please know you are all in our hearts and prayers. Love to you all. Bob & Michele Watchus
Jane epitomized the concept of a positive attitude. She was fun, lovely, energetic, kind, and the bravest person I’ve ever met. I am so grateful I got to be her friend.
Sincere condolences from the family of Peter and Audrey Lee. We enjoyed our time when the Roy and Pearl and all the kids lived in 14th St South. God bless this sacred time for your family…
I knew Jane through Plain Foods Co-op. We volunteered there many an hour. She was so kind and helpful. We also connected through our involvement in the Horace Mann PTA. I know she would have done so much more for our community had not MS took over her body. She had a heart of gold.
Extending our heartfelt sympathy, Judy, to you and all of Jane’s family. She was a pretty lady! Richard and Clarice Kadry
Prayers and support… love you all
David and family, so sorry to see this is today’s paper. What I remember about her was her beautiful smile. She was such a good mom to her kids. When I worked at Roosevelt she would come in and always had something nice to say! I’m so sorry for your loss.
Dear Dave and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Jane’s passing, and are very thankful that we were able to stop by to visit with her this past winter and talk over past times. Her beautiful smile and positivity lit up the whole room, even in the midst of what were surely hard times for her. Your loving care for her was also an inspiration to us. Blessings on you all in your sorrow. Our prayers are with you, Jim and Linda Crank
To the Erickson Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing Jane. It sounds like she was a wonderful person. Peace and prayers from one NSP family to another!
I miss my sweet, patient, kind sister. She was such an example – the way she smiled through adversity, without complaint. I will miss our visits -she took such an interest in my life and the lives of others. She was a beautiful person! Thank you, David, Zac, Leah and Hannah for your constant care and devotion to Jane! Love you all, Neen
What a privilege to have Jane as my big sister. Such a sweet, positive attitude, no matter what life threw her way. She tried to do the best that she could, without self- pity or bitterness. Over the years, I watched Jane courageously face many struggles and complications from her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. It wasn’t easy. I commend her family for supporting her through it all.
Jane never forgot that she was my older sister, and wasn’t afraid to tell me to “ get it together Jude!” I will miss her easy smile, her laughter that could fill a room, and her kind, gentle spirit. It is joy and sorrow interwoven as I say goodbye to my sister.
So sorry for your loss of this beautiful person. I noticed on the video she was always smiling. I picture her smiling down from heaven.
I am Pearl’s first cousin. My mom and Gina, Pearl’s mom, were sister.
God be with your family.
Jane was a remarkable woman. Saw her in church for many years every Sunday. She always had a beautiful smile on her face and was so kind. My prayers to all her family and friends. She ran a great race to the end.
Jane was a beautiful person. I was always in awe as there seemed to me there was so much to complain about but she never complained! She also loved to go to West Acres when we came to town and we always saw a twinkle in her eye as she shopped. She was an beautiful example of someone who took what she had and made the best of it. I’m glad I could be part of her life and she was such an inspiration to me. Miss you Jane!
Miss seeing you at the happy rollers Mt sympathy to all her family
Dear Dave and Family. My prayers are with you today and always. I wish we weren’t an ocean apart and I could be there to say my goodbye to Jane. Dave – I always thought you were the luckiest guy in school when you started dating Jane. The two of you were meant to be together from the beginning. The memories are like a flood now of all the times I got to share a part of your lives together. Jane always had the spirit in her that everyone could see, recognize and envy. I know she will be missed forever but also remembered forever too. God bless all of you at this time.
Erickson family, so sorry hear about Janes’ passing. She was a inspiration to all that knew her. She was my husband cousin so knew her through family but my most vivid memories were when she was a honorary member of Abigail Circle First Lutheran I had the privilege to bring her cards, flowers and cookies at special times of the year. She always had a smile and was so thankful for the visit. She was one of a kind! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Much Love, Sue Dow
Jane, I can’t get used to talking about you in the past. So I just want to say thank you for being such a wonderful older sister to me. You’ve always been such an inspiration for me no matter what the circumstances. You had a saying, “We just have to go with the flow” and did you ever do that. Never complaining & always with a ready smile. I even had a T-shirt made for you saying that and you loved it. What a champ! I miss you so much but I am so joyful at the thought of you not being trapped in that body anymore. God bless you Jane.
It’s hard to put into words how wonderful it was to have Jane as a sister. She was quick to teach us all that contentment is the best choice we can make in life. Jane was careful to include everyone when plans were made always enthusiastic with whatever came our way. Her sweetness continued to have a ripple effect on those around her throughout her life! I miss her dearly.
So sorry to hear of Jane’s passing. We watched her memorial video she looked very beautiful and happy in her life. What a beautiful tribute to her and her family.
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Dave and Family,
My heart goes out to you as you mourn the loss of your beautiful Jane. The video was a powerful tribute to her and her beloved family. May the memories of your life together bring you comfort in the days ahead.
I only knew Jane for a few years through Happy Rollers and during that time I learned to love this very gentle lady with the lovely smile who never complained. She was a joy to be with. With prayers and sympathy to the family of Jane. Rose Peterson
Sorry for your loss. Pam Schreiner
I have many memories of Jane starting back in elementary school. She and I took the same HS classes and our husbands-to-be were friends. After the school years we belonged to the same homemakers club. Jane showed me how to make homemade bread. I remember her positive attitude and smile.
I only visited her a couple times after she moved into the nursing home. I regret not stopping by more often.
I am grateful for Jane. Her smile. Her grace. It has been many years since I’ve been able to spend time with Jane; but, I have always carried her in my heart. Sending loads of love to you all. May her memory forever be a blessing.
I met Jane in our homemakers group.She was the nicest lady and always smiling.I admired her. She would go work out at the Y and then the ms took over her body but never her spirit as it prevented her from doing the things she used to. Whenever I would visit her, she was always upbeat and smiling and I would leave amazed wondering how she did it. She touched my
life and will be missed but never forgotten.
I met Jane when we both had children at Roosevelt. Enjoyed knowing her through PTA.
My husband worked at Villa Maria so I would see her when I stopped at Villa. She always had a great smile.
In Sympathy
Bonnie and Les
Dear Erickson’s,
Deepest Sympathy on the death of Jane, I am so grateful to have known her. May God be a blessing in your lives and comfort you all.
love, The Rasmussen’s
To the Erickson Family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
-Ryan and Jill
Dear Erickson Family,
I first met Jane when I was 19 or 20. It was so different for me at the time taking care of such a young woman. Through the years of taking care of Jane she became a good friend. Later in life again I found myself meeting Jane again. I truly enjoyed our visits. It always made my day to go visit her we would find cards to send to family. Enjoyed reading cards from family. She was definitely a ray of sun shine in my day. I am so grateful I met Jane. Hugs to all of you. So glad I got to listen to her funeral. Take care.