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CARLSHEND, MI – Susanne "Cookie" Erickson, age 70, of Carlshend, entered eternal life Sunday, May 2, 2021, at home, in the loving care of her family.
Born August 31, 1950, in Benton, Illinois, a daughter of Charles and Naoma (Summers) West, Sue was raised in Benton, and later graduated from Gwinn High School. On December 8, 1969, Sue was united in marriage to Joseph Erickson, Sr. and together the couple established their home and began raising a family. Sue was a talented and creative cook and spent a lifetime in food service at various locations around Gwinn. Her longest service was with the Gwinn High School as head cook, from where she retired. Well known for her community involvement, she was very active in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, serving as a leader and camp staff member at Camp Hiawatha for 25 years as head cook. In the community, Sue's service usually involved preparing and serving food.
She actively attended the Community Covenant Church in Carlshend and could always be found in the kitchen or dining area making sure everyone had enough to eat. She was generous with both her time and talent and found joy in being of service to others. She volunteered at the Marquette General Hospital Gift Shop and routinely during the holidays at the St. Vincent Food Pantry. In addition to her passion for cooking to serve others, Sue enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Joseph Erickson, Sr.; her two sons, Joseph (Jody) Erickson, Jr. of Waynesville, OH and Jerry (Annette) Erickson of DeRidder, LA; her five grandchildren, Steven Calcote, Garrett Erickson, Brittany Erickson, Michael Weber, Brooke Kato and five great-grandchildren; a sister, Charlene Adams; her three brothers, Gary West, Fred West, and Danny West; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Jenny; a son-in-law, Roy; a grandson, Joshua; and three brothers, William, Eugene "Blue", and Dennis West.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Community Covenant Church, Attention Pastor's Discretionary Fund (for the needy), 588 S. Carlshend Road, Skandia, MI 49885 or to the charity of donor's choice.
Friends may call at the Community Covenant Church in Carlshend on Friday, May 7, beginning at 2:00 pm until the time of service at 4:00 pm. Pastor Todd Spranger will officiate.
Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com