Erickson, Shirley B., 69, New Sweden, at Mars Hill, June 10, 2009. Arrangements are in the care of the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
New Sweden – Shirley B. Erickson, 69, died June 10, 2009, at Mars Hill with her family at her side. She was born in New Sweden, August 9, 1939, the daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha (Anderson) Erickson. Shirley worked for the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles at the Caribou office for over 40 years. She enjoyed interacting with the many generations of County people who would come by for licenses and registrations. She was recognized for her many years of service and retired as the Caribou Branch Manager. She was an active and devoted member of the Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church where she served on the parish council, President of WELCA, treasurer of the Memorial committee and was also a member of the Happy Followers group. In her spare time, Shirley volunteered with several organizations including Cary Medical Center and activities in the New Sweden community. She took special pride in her Scandinavian heritage, celebrating Midsommer and holidays with special music and decorations. Shirley was a person who did not seek credit and gave of her time and energy to benefit others, and will always be remembered for her wonderful laugh and beautiful smile.
She will be sadly missed and remembered by her brothers and sisters; Irene (Erickson) Patrick and her husband Clayton of Woodland, Oscar Erickson and his wife Virginia of Caribou, Richard Erickson and his wife Janet of Colorado Springs, Co, Patricia (Erickson) Bechtel and her husband Dick of Caribou, and Janet Erickson of New Sweden, her nieces and nephews; Jasmine Miller, Valerie Peterson and her husband Glenn, Vicki Duffy, Kristi Erickson, Scott Erickson, Duane Patrick, Dean Erickson and his wife Susan, Tania Erickson and her husband Tom, Carmen Patrick, Vanessa Erickson, Stasia Erickson, Troy Erickson, and Erick Bechtel and his wife Nichole. Fourteen great nieces and nephews, six great-great-nieces and nephews and one very special great-niece, Kate, who always brought a smile to her face. Shirley was predeceased by two brothers, Frederick and William Erickson.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009, from the Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church with Rev. Gordon Compton, officiating, assisted by Rev. James Morgan. Interment took place in the New Sweden Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Shirley may do so through the Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church memorial fund. For an online registry please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou.
