SACO- David Wesley Erickson, age 96,
passed away July 17, 2018 at the Hi-Line Retirement Center in
Malta, Montana. Funeral services will be July 23, 2018, 11:00
A.M. at Saco Lutheran Church with a luncheon to immediately
follow. Graveside services will be 1:30 P.M.; July 23, 2018 at
Reitan Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at
www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com
David was born November 8, 1921 to Ernest and Maud (Hess)
Erickson in Saco, Montana. David grew up North of Saco attending
several schools in the area. While growing up he helped
neighbors with haying, threshing, lambing, and various other
jobs.
On July 17, 1942 David was sworn into the Army. He got to come
home for two weeks before he was sent to Ft. Douglas, Utah. From
there, he was sent to Ft. Lewis, Washington for basic training.
On January 28, 1943 David was sent overseas. He was an ambulance
driver for the 542nd Amphibian Regiment serving in
New Guinea and the Philippines. On November 10, 1945 after 3
years, 3months, and 23 days, and on his mother’s birthday, he
received his discharge from the army. He truly was one of The
Greatest Generations.
After the Army, David worked for his dad and while visiting one
of the neighbors, he met Agnes Kegel. On October 3, 1948 they
were married. They raised five children; Gary, Mike, Connie,
Lyle, and Diane on the home place 21 miles north of Saco.
David was president of the Phillips County Stockgrowers, a
member of the Saco Lutheran Church, moose and Elks
organizations, and served on numerous boards throughout the
years. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, word puzzles, and
everything associated with farming and ranching.
Together David and Agnes enjoyed dancing, jam sessions, and
playing cards, going on trips, and their children and
grandchildren.
David was preceded in death by his parents, brother Lawrence, sisters Nellie and Bernice, and a son Gary. He is survived by his wife Agnes of 69 years, sons Mike (Diane) Erickson, Lyle (Joyce) Erickson of Saco, daughters Connie (Alan) Wasson of Loring, and Diane (Will) Eklund of Saco, 19 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
I will forever be grateful for knowing David Erickson as he
taught me to dance many years ago at the Genevieve Hall. I would
have missed out on a lot of fun in life if David would not have
had the patience that he did. I remember having a terrible time
learning but he insisted that we dance until I got it figured
out. Rest in peace, my friend. I know you are now dancing with
the angels. ♥️🎵🎶🕊
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