Obituary: Judith E. Erickson, 71

Judith (Judy) E Erickson, 71, passed away June 1, 2019 in Juneau, Alaska with her children by her side.

The first of five children, Judy was born February 29, 1948 to Delbert (Pete) and Irene Erickson in Dallas, Oregon. She grew up in Auburn, Washington.

After her parents and younger siblings sailed north to Petersburg aboard the FV Irene E in 1967, Judy followed a year later.

She worked for many years at her mother's restaurant, Irene's and she later worked for AMHS prior to her retirement.

Preceding her in death are her parents; siblings Steve Erickson and wife Jean, Sue Hosford and niece Heather Hosford.

She is survived by her siblings Mike Erickson and wife Bonnie, Kathy Hosford and husband Fred, brother-in-law Mike Hosford; children Stephanie Shurtleff and husband Rob, Becky Weimer, Clint Davis, Christy Flake and husband Doug; grandchildren Kelsie and Brittni Weimer, Devin and Jesse Flake, Elijah Bagoyo, Jenny, Kimmy, Michael, David and Ricky Shurtleff; great grandson Liam Pope and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held July 13, 2019 in Juneau, at the Moose Lodge from 1-4pm with refreshments after the service.