Bob Erickson
Bob (Robert Alden) Erickson, went
home to be with his precious Savior and Lord on February
13,2008.
Bob was born in Lemmon, SD on December 12, 1945 to Alden and
Varna Erickson. He grew up in South Dakota, living and
loving the ranch life and being a "Cowboy”. In later years,
he entertained many with his humorous accounts of growing up
and the adventures he and his brothers experienced. His
stories included many accounts of the antics of the animals
they raised that were so much a part of that life. He
attended the local Valley grade school and graduated from
Bison High School.
He loved to rodeo and competed in Saddle Bronc and Bareback
events. He served in the National Guard and later moved to
Bozeman, MT where he owned and operated Ericksons General
Feed Store.
He also was employed by Gallatin Equipment where he excelled
in sales. He loved people and visiting with them, sharing of
himself and learning about them.
He graduated from the first class of Horshoeing School at
MSU, and also graduated from Western Auctioneering School.
He loved to hunt and fish and was an excellent horseman.
Bob became a Christian in 1974, and as a result, attended
Christ For The Nations in Dallas, TX where he Graduated with
an Associates Degree In Ministry. According to Bob, these
were some of the best days of his life, being in a
"spiritual bubble", learning about the Lord and partaking of
the awesome praise and worship that is CFNI.
In 1988, Bob started a company named Equipment Finders, in
Laurel, MT. For the past 20 years, if you needed any
agricultural or industrial equipment, he was your man!
Bob is survived by his wife, Peggy ,Billings, MT, son Shawn
(Erlonna) of Lewistown, MT, son Brandon (Bonni) of Meridian,
Ill, son CJ Zielie (Destiny) of Billings, MT, three
beautiful grandchildren, Taten and Ali of Lewistown, MT, and
Meghan White of Meridian, ill, two brothers, John (Corinne)
of Bison, SD, Bill (Cassie) of Ismay, MT, along with many
nieces, nephews, and many wonderful friends. who shared his
life. He was preceded in death by his parents.
What was most important to Bob, because of the incredible
eternal value - was being able to share his love of the Lord
with those he met in his day to day life and in his
business.
You will be missed by the people who love you, but we know
that you are safe and happy in the arms of Jesus - waiting
for us!
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, February 18, at First Assembly Life Center 550 32nd St West. Burial will follow at Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Billings Cowboy Church, c/o Colleen Cain, 66 West Arrow Creek Rd, Huntley, MT 59037
Remembrances
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Peggy, We
will be looking for Bob one of these days when we go upstairs with our
Lord and Savior!! God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Chris and Jan Michal
Peggy and Family,
It is with deep sorrow that I say I'm so sorry for your loss. I
loved Bob from the first time I met him. His smile could light
up a room! Speaking of rooms, I remember helping Peggy do up his
cowboy room!! It turned out so beautiful. Thanks for taking me
into your family. He will be missed greatly. You are all in my
thoughts and prayers.
All my love,
Margie Fisher
So sorry to hear about Bob. We enjoyed seeing the two of you in
Washington one recent summer. I remember going to church near
Date, SD. and all of the Ericksons and Goddards went along with
the Meinks and other neighbors. As I said we are very sorry to
hear of your loss. Sandy and Rod Friese
Buckley, Wash
My thoughts and prayers are with you Peggy and the family. Bobs
sense of humor always brought me smiles. I am sorry for your
loss, family and friends will be missing him but heaven has a
Great Angel. love, Denise Hilario
Peggy and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss.
I talked equipment with Bob once or twice a year and we would
always have a nice chat about this and that, we caught up on
family, equipment etc..
Bob was always very nice and easy going. I also want Uncle John
and Bill to know how sorry we are for your loss.
Our Prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Clint and Pat Englehart
Fort Pierre, South Dakota
Peggy and Family,
Our condolences to your family in this time of great sorrow and
loss. Our prayers are with you Peggy as well as all your family
and extended family. Special thoughts go out to you Peggy and to
Bob's brothers John and Bill. We understand your shock and grief
having almost the same experience 12 years ago. There are no
words to express the thoughts we send your way. Bob will be
missed.
Sincerely,
Llewellyn and Karen Englehart
We are sorry to hear about the sudden death of Bob.
I will always remember what fun we had in grade school and
during our summers together.
I can still remember when Alden & Varna dug the basement out for
their new home. There was a big pile of dirt from it. John, Bob,
Bill and I would play King of the Mountain on it for hours. John
usually won.
We were so glad you and Bob stopped by our home to visit with us
after your trip to Alaska. We will always remember that big
smile Bob always had. Good memories will be with us forever.
Gary and Dixie Friese
Buckley, Wash
CJ,
You are in our prayers during this time of loss and sorrow. May
Christ fill your sorrow with the comfort and peace that only
Christ can give. May these verses be of some comfort to you and
your family. “In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of
my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all
times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a
refuge for us” (Ps 62:7-8).
Nathan & Kelly Damm
Former classmate of CJ’s
Peggy, What a surprise to read about a new friend that was so full of life and the Lord. We are truly sorry to hear of the lose. We will be thinking of you and have you in our prayers. Judy and Frank Young It's A Cinch
Peggy, Shawn, Bradon, CJ and families'
Though we lived in Montana for only a year, Bob was a brother,
support and best friend. You're all in our prayers and thoughts.
Bob had a contagious laugh, a unique ability to relate lifes
experiences in entertaining story form, and share his love and
faith in His Lord and Saviour. He will be greatly missed and
always remembered.
Tough our families have spread in distance and time caused
unintentional distactions our love for your families flows deep
and forever.
You're in our prayers, Bill and Vickie Webb, Jennifer (Mike)
Schmidt, Kelly (Chad) Duryea, and Lisa (Trent) Russell.
From the Sandhills of Nebraska
I was so sorry to hear about the sudden death of a former high
school classmate.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Bob today. I
will always remember the great times we had going to high school
together at Bison.
Orein & Rose (Sander) Hafner
We are so sorry for your terrible loss. I remember the Erickson family well having graduated with Bill and seeing those three smiling boys coming to dances and movies in Bison. If there are two words to describe the Erickson boys it would be "true gentlemen." What a humble and kind family from Alden and Varna to their sons. My husband got to know Bob at farm equipment ag shows and had the same opinion. Our sympathies to all of you. Kerry and Ginger (Hanson) Dangerud