Class of 1936 reunion in Brookings, South Dakota.
Class of 1936 reunion in Brookings, South Dakota.
Lester, just waking up, with a "half a cup of coffee" and a cigarette. He and Viv were visiting for awhile at Rob and Amber's home in Vista, California.
Lester, just waking up, with a "half a cup of coffee" and a cigarette. He and Viv were visiting for awhile at Rob and Amber's home in Vista, California.
Lester and his grandaughter Amber.
Lester and his grandaughter Amber.
Party time-family gathering at Rob and Amber's home. "I don't eat much sweets'' as Les enjoys himself a little dessert.
Party time-family gathering at Rob and Amber's home. "I don't eat much sweets'' as Les enjoys himself a little dessert.
Les being silly again! He was always ready to laugh or make you laugh. He had a happy heart filled with joy of the good times.
Les being silly again! He was always ready to laugh or make you laugh. He had a happy heart filled with joy of the good times.
Les and Viv touring (with family) the Santa Barbara Mission in Santa Barbara, while visiting Linette and Jule in California in the 1990's.
Les and Viv touring (with family) the Santa Barbara Mission in Santa Barbara, while visiting Linette and Jule in California in the 1990's.
Vicki enjoying the fountain at the Santa Barabara Mission in Santa Barbara, California.
Vicki enjoying the fountain at the Santa Barabara Mission in Santa Barbara, California.
Jule and Linette at daughter Melody's Wedding in Long Beach,California. Melody and Vivian made Melody's wedding cake together, it was Mable's famous chocolate cake recipe. Everyone loved it.
Jule and Linette at daughter Melody's Wedding in Long Beach,California. Melody and Vivian made Melody's wedding cake together, it was Mable's famous chocolate cake recipe. Everyone loved it.
Les and Viv with "Sadona" (Chow Chow), at Linette and Jule's townhome in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
Les and Viv with "Sadona" (Chow Chow), at Linette and Jule's townhome in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
Lester outside in the rain under an umbrella for "a smoke" as the dog 'Sadona' looks on. At Linette and Jule's home in Old Town Alexandria, Viginia
Lester outside in the rain under an umbrella for "a smoke" as the dog 'Sadona' looks on. At Linette and Jule's home in Old Town Alexandria, Viginia
Les and Linette out shopping in Solvang, California. Les keeps a lookout for a good place to have a "bite to eat."
Les and Linette out shopping in Solvang, California. Les keeps a lookout for a good place to have a "bite to eat."
Sandi and Linette out shopping in some of their favorite shops in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
Sandi and Linette out shopping in some of their favorite shops in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
Les with some of his first bird houses he made with Linette while she and Jule lived in Old Towne Alexandria, Virginia across the Potomac from Washington D.C.
Les with some of his first bird houses he made with Linette while she and Jule lived in Old Towne Alexandria, Virginia across the Potomac from Washington D.C.
Window shopping in Old Town Alexandria, Viginia
Window shopping in Old Town Alexandria, Viginia
Oh, so dapper... Les at the Hilton Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Oh, so dapper... Les at the Hilton Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Les, Viv, Amber, Heather, Linette and Melody out on the town at the Hilton in Laguna Beach, where Rob and Amber where performing jazz.
Les, Viv, Amber, Heather, Linette and Melody out on the town at the Hilton in Laguna Beach, where Rob and Amber where performing jazz.
Out dancing again! "Fred And Ginger" aka... Les and Viv, at 'Nawlins' , a club Melody was performing at with her band. Good times!
Out dancing again! "Fred And Ginger" aka... Les and Viv, at 'Nawlins' , a club Melody was performing at with her band. Good times!
Heather, hanging out with her great-grandparents, at Jule and Linette's home, in the San Fernando Valley in California.
Heather, hanging out with her great-grandparents, at Jule and Linette's home, in the San Fernando Valley in California.
Out to eat in San Marcos,California. Lester, Heather and Vivian, with the whole family.
Out to eat in San Marcos,California. Lester, Heather and Vivian, with the whole family.
Myndi & Melody, cousins as close as sisters.
Myndi & Melody, cousins as close as sisters.
Lester relaxing at home in Yuma, Arizona
Lester relaxing at home in Yuma, Arizona
Les and Viv in Phoenix, having a cup of coffee with Melody's dog Dakota. Notice one of Les' hand made bird houses on the table.
Les and Viv in Phoenix, having a cup of coffee with Melody's dog Dakota. Notice one of Les' hand made bird houses on the table.
Lester and Vivian with their beloved grandson Matt. Les was so proud of the man Matt became. Always speaking of him with love.
Lester and Vivian with their beloved grandson Matt. Les was so proud of the man Matt became. Always speaking of him with love.
Family; sitting Dorothy and daughter-in-law Charlene with nieces Linette, Carol, and Sandi.
Family; sitting Dorothy and daughter-in-law Charlene with nieces Linette, Carol, and Sandi.
Frank, Jule and Joe pose for a photo. Linette, Jule, Sandi and Frank are on a visit to Brookings for "HoBo Day" and enjoying time with cousin Carol and her husband Joe.
Frank, Jule and Joe pose for a photo. Linette, Jule, Sandi and Frank are on a visit to Brookings for "HoBo Day" and enjoying time with cousin Carol and her husband Joe.
Frank, Sandi, Jule and Linette on a visit to cousin Dale (Dorothy's son) and his wife Charlene's farm near White, South Dakota. Hard working good folks!
Frank, Sandi, Jule and Linette on a visit to cousin Dale (Dorothy's son) and his wife Charlene's farm near White, South Dakota. Hard working good folks!
Les and Viv having cup of coffee and some cake at home. Les often had several "half a cups" of coffee in a row, so it wouldn't get cold, while he had a good long chat with company.
Les and Viv having cup of coffee and some cake at home. Les often had several "half a cups" of coffee in a row, so it wouldn't get cold, while he had a good long chat with company.
Les and Viv at the famous golden Merry-Go-Round at Balboa Park in San Diego, California.
Les and Viv at the famous golden Merry-Go-Round at Balboa Park in San Diego, California.
Ronnie (Les' younger brother) and his bunch; Ronnie, Donna, Ronda, Betina, Cindy, Eric, Shari, Kari and John having family fun times at Disneyland in California. A close family who enjoy spending time together.
Ronnie (Les' younger brother) and his bunch; Ronnie, Donna, Ronda, Betina, Cindy, Eric, Shari, Kari and John having family fun times at Disneyland in California. A close family who enjoy spending time together.
Les on "a break" at home in Yuma, Arizona.
Les on "a break" at home in Yuma, Arizona.
Les with Larry, Jule and Frank "the tallest", at 'Youngs Farm' restaurant and farm produce stand in Dewey, Arizona.
Les with Larry, Jule and Frank "the tallest", at 'Youngs Farm' restaurant and farm produce stand in Dewey, Arizona.
Family dinner, Linette, Vicki, Larry, Les, Jule, Frank, Viv, Sandi and Melody after dinning at 'Young's Farm' in Dewey, Arizona. Good family times when we're all together.
Family dinner, Linette, Vicki, Larry, Les, Jule, Frank, Viv, Sandi and Melody after dinning at 'Young's Farm' in Dewey, Arizona. Good family times when we're all together.
Lester and Vivian enjoying the holidays with Linette and Jule in Prescott, Arizona
Lester and Vivian enjoying the holidays with Linette and Jule in Prescott, Arizona
Les hard at work, sweeping off the patio of Linette and Jule's home in Prescott, Arizona.
Les hard at work, sweeping off the patio of Linette and Jule's home in Prescott, Arizona.
Les and Viv with grandaughter Melody, at their home in Phoenix, Arizona. Les loved the warm weather and being able to get outside any time of the year. After years of South Dakota snow this was his paradise.
Les and Viv with grandaughter Melody, at their home in Phoenix, Arizona. Les loved the warm weather and being able to get outside any time of the year. After years of South Dakota snow this was his paradise.
Les and Viv on "The Square" in Prescott, Arizona, during summer on the square events and veder shopping. A visit to Prescott to see Linette and Jule was always great fun and a break from hotter days in Phoenix.
Les and Viv on "The Square" in Prescott, Arizona, during summer on the square events and veder shopping. A visit to Prescott to see Linette and Jule was always great fun and a break from hotter days in Phoenix.
Vicki and Larry at the 'Dinner Bell' in Prescott, Arizona. During a family gathering of Les, Viv and thier three daughters and son in-laws.
Vicki and Larry at the 'Dinner Bell' in Prescott, Arizona. During a family gathering of Les, Viv and thier three daughters and son in-laws.
Relaxing on Amber and Rob's porch at their home in California.
Relaxing on Amber and Rob's porch at their home in California.
Good friend Bill Whittington and Les in Prescott, Arizona.
Good friend Bill Whittington and Les in Prescott, Arizona.
Jule, Sandi, Les, Vivian, Larry, Carlos, Myndi, Serena, Caleb, and Matt.
Jule, Sandi, Les, Vivian, Larry, Carlos, Myndi, Serena, Caleb, and Matt.
Myndi and sweet little girl Serena. Beauty runs in the family as you can see.
Myndi and sweet little girl Serena. Beauty runs in the family as you can see.
Mydni, Jule, Les, Viv, Carlos (Myndi's husband) and Matt, gather outside on a patio in Phoenix.
Mydni, Jule, Les, Viv, Carlos (Myndi's husband) and Matt, gather outside on a patio in Phoenix.
Family gathering in Arizona 2001, L to R; Fernando (Matt's son), Sandi, Lexi (Matt's daughter), Linette, Serena (Mydni's daughter), Melody and Caleb (Myndi's son). Lester's great grandchildren, he was so happy to have quality time with them.
Family gathering in Arizona 2001, L to R; Fernando (Matt's son), Sandi, Lexi (Matt's daughter), Linette, Serena (Mydni's daughter), Melody and Caleb (Myndi's son). Lester's great grandchildren, he was so happy to have quality time with them.
Sandi with the great-grandchildren; Fernando, Alexis, Serena and Caleb.
Sandi with the great-grandchildren; Fernando, Alexis, Serena and Caleb.
"We're in the money!" Viv let's go on a trip. Lester always said if he won the lottery he would "Give all his family money" so they would have all the comforts in life, and take Viv on a vacation to Hawaii. He wished everything good for his family
"We're in the money!" Viv let's go on a trip. Lester always said if he won the lottery he would "Give all his family money" so they would have all the comforts in life, and take Viv on a vacation to Hawaii. He wished everything good for his family
Out at a coffee house. Les and Viv visting Linette and Jule in Carlsbad, California. With Great Grandaughter Heather in background behind them, at the coffee house she worked at.
Out at a coffee house. Les and Viv visting Linette and Jule in Carlsbad, California. With Great Grandaughter Heather in background behind them, at the coffee house she worked at.
Great-granddaughter Heather's Graduation picture. Heather grew up with music all around her. She has become a talented bassist, singer and song writer, that made Les so delighted. She is now engaged to fiance Zephyr, who Les really took a shine to.
Great-granddaughter Heather's Graduation picture. Heather grew up with music all around her. She has become a talented bassist, singer and song writer, that made Les so delighted. She is now engaged to fiance Zephyr, who Les really took a shine to.
Les and Viv on a trip to Florida visiting Sandi and Frank in Pensacola. Enjoying the views of the Gulf of Mexico at a favorite fish house.
Les and Viv on a trip to Florida visiting Sandi and Frank in Pensacola. Enjoying the views of the Gulf of Mexico at a favorite fish house.
Lester and Vivian relaxing in the court yard of the iconic Hotel Del Coronado on Coronado Island across the bay from San Diego. The Hotel 'Del', since1888, has hosted several Presidents and movie locations like 'Some Like It Hot' Starring Marilyn Monroe.
Lester and Vivian relaxing in the court yard of the iconic Hotel Del Coronado on Coronado Island across the bay from San Diego. The Hotel 'Del', since1888, has hosted several Presidents and movie locations like 'Some Like It Hot' Starring Marilyn Monroe.
Kari and Todd's wedding in Poulsbo, Washington, joined by Ronnie and Donna's entire family.
Kari and Todd's wedding in Poulsbo, Washington, joined by Ronnie and Donna's entire family.
"How do you like my balloon hat Viv" Les and Viv still laughing it up.
"How do you like my balloon hat Viv" Les and Viv still laughing it up.
Les' colorful creative "one of a kind" bird houses.
Les' colorful creative "one of a kind" bird houses.
Les' bird house, featured at a local restaurant 'The Dinner Bell' in Prescott, Arizona. Les had a total of three houses featured there that the owner bought from his collection. Everyone loved the bird houses and orders for more where made.
Les' bird house, featured at a local restaurant 'The Dinner Bell' in Prescott, Arizona. Les had a total of three houses featured there that the owner bought from his collection. Everyone loved the bird houses and orders for more where made.
Les and Viv in Yuma, still in love after all these years...74 years to be exact. Wow!
Les and Viv in Yuma, still in love after all these years...74 years to be exact. Wow!
Melody with her dog Dakota on the way to see Les and Viv in Yuma, Arizona. One of many, many trips.
Melody with her dog Dakota on the way to see Les and Viv in Yuma, Arizona. One of many, many trips.
Les and Viv in front of Palm View in Yuma, Arizona. Les still holding his girl's hand.
Les and Viv in front of Palm View in Yuma, Arizona. Les still holding his girl's hand.
The light of Lester Hubert Erickson stills shines bright in all our hearts. We love you, always!
The light of Lester Hubert Erickson stills shines bright in all our hearts. We love you, always!
Lester Hubert Erickson looks into the future, always filled with hope and joy, and a heart filled with love for his "Family."
Lester Hubert Erickson looks into the future, always filled with hope and joy, and a heart filled with love for his "Family."
i carry your heart with me
i carry your heart with me