Jesus called Betsey home February 23, 2018 at the age of 85. In her final days Betsey was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Betsey was born December 18, 1932 in Hesper, Iowa to Philip and Beth McMillen. She graduated from Mabel High School in 1950, married Truman Erickson September 29, 1951 and raised three children.
Betsey enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards with her friends, painting, crafts, sewing, dancing, fishing, cooking and baking.
Betsey is survived by her children Kerry (Lori) Erickson of Mabel Mn, Colleen (Dennis) Glasrud of Lanesboro Mn andRollis (Alexis) Erickson of Costa Rica. Grandchildren Tina (Bruce) Michels, Tonya (Adam) Tollesfsrud, Stephanie (Carl) Westby, Tyler (Sara) Erickson, Noah Erickson, Jessie (Heather) Erickson, Kristy Grunklee, Kelly (Kevin) Behnke andKarlyn Glasrud. 16 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as many friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, love of her life husband Truman married 50 years, sister Wanda Narum and brother in law Lyle Narum.
A celebration of life will be held March 10, 2018 at Scheie Lutheran Church rural Mabel Mn at 11am with visitation one hour prior.
Special thank you to Gunderson Harmony Care Center, Heartland Hospice, Winneshiek Health Care and Mayo Clinic for their care and support. |
