George Robert Erickson's Obituary
George Robert (Bob) Erickson Passed away peacefully in Tacoma, WA on December 27, 2014 at age 87. George was born in Seattle, WA on November 17, 1927, graduated from Lincoln HS, Tacoma, served in the Merchant Marines and US Army in post-war Japan, and returned to Tacoma to start a long career with the City of Tacoma Public Works. He will be missed by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy, his sons Steven, Robert, and Mark, daughters Jeanne (Ken) and Clare (Rod), grandchildren Erik, Meghan, Darby, Andrew, Peter, and Mariah, and great-grandson Jace. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. A private service is planned. A memorial gathering will be held at Highlands Golf Club, 1400 Highlands Parkway, Tacoma, on January 9, 2:30-5:00 PM. All friends invited.
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