Obituary of Helmer Arvid Erickson

Helmer Arvid Erickson beloved husband of Pearl of Calgary, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at the age of 95 years. Besides his loving wife Pearl, Helmer is survived by his daughter Avril Lammle; granddaughter Amanda Lammle; stepchildren, Roger (Jerri), Les (Lindy), Mary (Glen) and Dianne (Raink); seven step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Ernie of Thunder Bay, ON and sister Edith Reynolds of Mammoth Lakes, California. Helmer was predeceased by his first wife of fifty-nine years, Virginia. A Celebration of Helmer’s Life will be held at Deer Park United Church (77 Deer Point Road S.E.) on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Jennifer Ferguson, Presider. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. In living memory of Helmer Erickson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES FISH CREEK CHAPEL, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.