Escanaba, MI
Eula Delores Erickson Booth, Beloved Daughter, Mother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, passed away at the age of 86 on Friday, August 17th at 5:30 pm. surrounded by family and friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Barberini and her life partner, Laura Barberini; her sister Belle Elaine Erickson Orzechowski; her youngest brother Frederick Jon Erickson; her niece and god-daughter Marion Orzechowski; her special nephew John Erickson and his wife Phyllis and many treasured nieces, nephews, and their children and grandchildren.
Eula was born on November 28, 1925 in Escanaba, Michigan, the third child of Edward and Elizabeth Erickson. According to her sister Belle, Eula was the most beautiful, popular girl in town and walked to school with a boy on each arm. She loved to swim, skate, ski and especially to dance. She loved her mother
Cathy ( Hurkmans) Tolman
Bonnie,I want to send you my sympathies in the loss of your mom. I remember her from many years ago. Haven’t seen you in probably 40 years, hope you’re doing well.
Kerrie (Johnson) Neumann - Trevor, WI
Eula really impacted my teen years through the united methodist church. Her energy and passion for life was addicting! I truly am saddened to hear of her passing. What an incredible woman!
Kathleen Donnelly - Vallejo, CA
I remember Cousin Eula as a vibrant young woman, and she’ll always remain that in my memory.
Al Howard - Escanaba, MI
Many, many years ago I taught Eula in a class at Bay College. I found her to be not only a fine person but a very able student. Of course the way of success was paved for her by her mother, whom I taught in the summer of of 1969 or 1970. It was from Elizabeth that I discovered that the Erickson family values learning. so the bar was set high for Eula, and she sailed over it. Please accept these inadequate words of sympathy for Eula.
Charlene Cruze - Las Vegas, NV
God be with you ’till we meet again. Small moments shared are giant memories.
Paula Anutta Anspaugh - Auburn Hills, MI
Fred, I was sorry to hear of your sisters passing. I will let my brother Fred knowl He lives in Lake Havasu, Az. I and my brother remember your family well.
Gary Mansur - Las Vegas, NV
While attending the funeral of my Uncle John Anthony I was introduced to Eula as one of my cousins, something removed. She was a kind and gracious woman. Later, I enjoyed seeing her in Las Vegas where she was visiting her wonderful daughter Bonnie. I am glad to have met Eula and glad to call Bonnie cousin, something removed.
Marilyn
Eula was a wonderful adventurer. She shared her love of sailing, and many tales of her family’s trip down the Mississippi river to the Bahamas.
I am sorry I will miss her funeral services to pay my respects in person – but she will be long remembered as a friend.
Susan Dimino - Las Vegas, NV
Eula was a beautiful person and I loved to hear all the stories she would share with me. I valued the time I shared with her. She caputured a part of my heart . I will remember her always!