In Memoriam: William Erickson '73

William Erickson '73 died on May 28, 2020 at the age of 68. After graduating from Pacific, Erickson went on to become a respected electrician, working on countless commercial projects throughout his career.

He also built three homes during his lifetime. His first was on his family farm, followed by the house he built with his wife to raise their daughter, and finally a beachfront home in Ocean Park, Wash., where he and his wife retired. Erickson spent his time at his beachfront house clamming, crabbing, fishing and enjoying time out on the open water. 

Erickson is preceded in death by his parents, his brother and his sister-in-law. He is survived by his wife, Jan; daughter, Abigail; sister, Ardis; brother, Robert; several nieces and nephews and many cousins.