September 15, 2016
September 15, 2016
Helen and family. Mary Jane and I share your deep loss. Lance was a tremendous role model for me and I greatly appreciated his guidance, wisdom and direction. He is one of the very best.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Lance Erickson, 85, born on March 24, 1931 and passed away on September 13, 2016. We will remember him forever.
In lieu of flowers, Lance would appreciate your contributions to any of the following organizations:
Mother Jones; Environmental Defense Fund; PBS; University of Michigan - Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and/or School of Education, Higher Education; The Heart Institute St. Lukes Houston TX; Common Cause; Nature Conservancy; FINCA; Accion; Hospice Austin, Society for Advancement of Modeling and Role-Modeling.
At his request, the family will have a private celebration of his life, date to be determined. If you would like to join us, please lite a candle or plant a tree (location of your choice), send him your love and share one of your memories with him. He will be there with you.
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September 15, 2016
September 15, 2016
To Helen and the Erickson Family, Judith joins me in extending our deepest sympathy. Lance was a great friend for nearly 50 years going back to the U of M Undergraduate Admissions office. He was a highly principled man who always was concerned about helping others. May the memories of his outstanding life help to ease the pain of your loss.
September 14, 2016
September 14, 2016
What a great ride. Uncle Lance was my Barbie playing buddy as a child, a listening ear as I gabbed and gabbed as a teen, and a strong presence in so many special moments of my adult life. I am grateful for that infectious smile and unforgettable laugh. Love you, Uncle Lance.
September 14, 2016
September 14, 2016
Dear Lance,
You have enriched my life and many others. Countless men and women have been influenced by your style of living and caring for others. You are much loved by those who served with you in the University of Michigan office of undergraduate admissions,
Cliff Sjogren
You have enriched my life and many others. Countless men and women have been influenced by your style of living and caring for others. You are much loved by those who served with you in the University of Michigan office of undergraduate admissions,
Cliff Sjogren
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March 24
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Lance will be always missed. He was good friend and colleague. His memory will always live with me.
March 24, 2022
March 24, 2022
You will always be missed. You provided such great leadership an insight to those who knew you and worked with you. Your work and thoughts will be forever appreciated and remembered. Terry
March 24, 2022
March 24, 2022
Happy Birthday, Love. We plan to celebrate your birthday this evening with a family get-together and Smokie-Moes, followed by watching Rat Race. I know you'll be there, enjoying a meal with "the people" as you sometimes would say. I have no doubt that you'll laugh at all the same places during the movie, too. Thank you for all of your support, energy, and constant connections. Yesterday was such a reminder. Thank you for sharing my journey and guiding me when I forget what I'm here to do. I will always love you.
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Priceless photo.. dearest friends at Dori's and Hank's wedding.. Sept 2000 Spud, Lance,Dale
This is a Christmas Tree Palm I started from seed. It's going to be planted in my yard for Uncle Lance
LANCE IN CANOE, LANCE AGE 57
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Lance & Allan
Lance & Cookie 10-14
August 2016
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Recent stories
"Go Blue" events always bring back memories of "coaches Lance and Dale"
September 13, 2019
by Dianne Baker
Yes, Coach Lance Erickson and Coach Dale Baker always had their comments ready to go with U of Michigan was on the screen... mostly football and basketball. So this time of year there were several conversations back and forth as the BB Big Dance began and Lance and Dale picked who they thought would win.... UM was always picked as a likely "final four" participant.... didn't always happen. If they didn't make it.... there were many excuses and some far-fetched reasons of why they didn't... Lance might be concentrating more this year as from somewhere (?) UM Team seems to be getting a little help.
OK coaches ...send those vibes and let's do it... Love, Dianne and Helen
A family canoe trip
October 16, 2016
Celebrating Micky's 30th birhtday, August 1, 1988, our family set off on a canoe trip. Lance and I agreed to take Mom in our canoe since we had had "more experience". This is a shot taken as we set off on the trip. Needless to say, as it turned out, Lance and I spent more time in the water than the canoe, tried our best to keep Mom's head dry, and learned to never say "more experience" in futue trips! The day was a success, and has been one we often talked about as we recall our adventures together.
PS: Please note the hat: You'll see it on many of the grandchildren as you wander through the pictures in the gallery. Needless to say, it still sits on the shelf in the closet.
Charades
September 29, 2016
by Nick Collins
For Pa, charades wasn't a game, it was a battlefield. Ever since his infamous "Anna Karenina", I've always tried to follow in his footsteps by coming up with the most obscure and groan-inducing esoterica to baffle the other team.