Obituary: Gladys Erickson

Gladys Bertina Erickson, 92, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home in Fargo and was welcomed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on May 1, 2020.

Gladys was born December 10, 1927 to Harold, Sr. and Gena (Hjelden) Hanson. She graduated from Sheyenne, N.D., high school in 1946 and married Stanley Erickson in 1949. In 1963, Gladys and Stan purchased the grocery store in Sheyenne and during the following years, was very involved in local sporting and civic events in the area while they raised their family.

Gladys and Stan moved to Horace, N.D., in 1980. During that time, she worked at Quality Bakery and Red River Human Services. Gladys was always up for cards or Bingo. She was best known for her tater tot hotdish and chokecherry jelly which were favorites for her family.

Gladys is survived by her son Tim (Julie) Fargo, daughter Sandy (Brian) Hodenfield, West Fargo, daughter-in-law Pam Erickson (Dan) West Fargo, sister Bernadine (Ken) Kennedy, Mesa, Ariz., and brother Clark (Diane) Hanson, Fargo. She adored her seven grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Stan, infant son Stephan, son Dan and grandson Aaron, brothers Ernest, Harlan, Bloyd, Vernon, DuWaine, Harold, Norman and sisters Laverne and Mavis.

A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m., May 22 at Augusta Lutheran Cemetery in Sheyenne, N.D., with lunch following at the Senior Center.

Arrangements entrusted to Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center, Fargo. Online Guestbook: http://www.Boulgerfuneralhome.com