Died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Dunklau Gardens
Sharon was born December 13, 1936 in Fremont to Boise and Roma "Nelson' Pannier. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1954 and from Nebraska Methodist School of Nursing in 1957. She married Dean Erickson on May 23, 1959. Sharon worked at the Dodge County Community Hospital for ten years and Dr. Waring's office for twenty years.
Sharon was a member of the Fremont Presbyterian Church. She was a volunteer and served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Red Cross. Sharon was well known for her many years of baking bread and sharing it with others as well as her many meals cooked with love for her family and friends. She enjoyed fifty plus years of gardening with Dean and canned/froze many a vegetable. Sharon spent many a summer day on the water boating, skiing, and reveling in the conversation with others, while floating on an air mattress. Sharon and Dean traveled extensively, from Alaska to the Caribbean to Europe and most places in between. They both loved the adventure of seeing new places and making new acquaintances. She put a lot of importance on keeping in touch with family and friends, and especially loved playing games when she gathered with people. One of her greatest joys was entertaining her children and grandchildren, cooking her beloved tacos or ham loaf or one of her many other dishes that she cooked with love. Sharon lived a very full life, never letting inconvenience or hardship get in the way of doing what she loved. She will be greatly missed.
Survivors:
Husband Dean of Fremont
Sister Judith (Jim) McMinn
Children Christine (Steve) Walker
Gregory (Sandy) Erickson
Grandchildren Kelsey (Jimmy) Bender, Katie Erickson, Ellie (Maggie Robinson)
Anderson, Alexa Anderson, MarySarah (Michael) McGill, Emily Erickson, Shelby Anderson,
Callie Anderson, Susan Erickson
Great granddaughter Emerson Bender
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents.
The funeral will be 9:30 am, Saturday, October 10 at the Fremont Presbyterian Church, masks are required. burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Fremont Presbyterian Church or Methodist Hospital Foundation (School of Nursing). Visitation with the family present will be Friday 5:00-7:00 pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont, masks are strongly suggested.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
If you were unable to attend the service today please use the following link to view the service:
https://youtu.be/KokEjvWrZa4
Condolences(6)
Jim and Linda Bergler
, MI Friday, October 9, 2020 Linda and I enjoyed Mr. and Mrs. Erickson's hospitality on our way through town one Christmas and have enjoyed seeing them on their visits to Michigan. We love the Erickson family and pray for God's grace and comfort to be with you all as you celebrate your Mom and Grandma's life.bill hill
Omaha, NE Friday, October 9, 2020 Cathy and I will miss Sharon very much, we loved her with all of our heart. I actually remember being the ringbearer in Dan and Sharon's wedding 60+ years ago.All the vacations we took together as families when we 'take over' a resort in the Ozarks or Bull Shoals with our 6 family 'boating gang'. Those are some of the best memories from my childhood.
In the last several years meeting with Dean and Sharon for tacos and a beer were very special to Cathy and I also.
We love and miss you very much!
Micki Shafer
McCormick, SC Thursday, October 8, 2020 Sharon was a second mom to me after losing my parents and even before that. We talked every month and I told her all about the things in my life just like she was my mom. I loved her from the minute my Uncle Dean introduced her to us and followed in her footsteps to be a nurse and named my oldest daughter after her. I have wonderful memories of days on the boat, vacations to the Lake of the Ozarks and Bull Shoals, playing cards at the dining room table and in general laughing with this wonderful women. I am heartbroken but know that she is with God and out of pain. It does not diminish the pain for all of us especially Greg, Chris and all 9 granddaughters, but we were all lucky to have her in our lives. Bless you all as we grieve this tremendous loss.Brian Anderson
Fremont, NE Thursday, October 8, 2020 Dean, Greg and Chris & Family:I am sorry for your loss. Prayers!!
Jan Gottberg
Omaha, NE Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Dean and Family, May God's comfort, peace, and never ending love be with you as you celebrate the life that Sharon lived. Your sense of loss will be great but so will your sense of gratitude for having had her in your life. We will miss her! May our dear Lord bless and keep you!Eileen Thornburg
Fremont, NE Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Erickson family,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sharon. I remember her as a smart, talented & energetic lady. We first met 40 years ago when our son went to Dr Waring's office weekly for allergy shots. She was a kind nurse. She remembered us decades later when she & I met up at the Y for water class.
She shared about her family & excitement of grandkids.
I know you must have numerous memories to share to help you smile.
Sincerely,
Eileen & Bob Thornburg