Obituary: Winifred Rees Erickson

Winifred Rees Erickson 1915 ~ 2005 2 June, 2005 Winnie Erickson passed from this life, one month short of her ninetieth birthday. Born 4 July, 1915, her birthday was cause for celebration throughout the years. Her parents were Thomas Matthew Rees and Rebecca Ann Angell Rees. Winnie graduated from Granite High School as valedictorian and continued her education at the University of Utah to become a school teacher. She taught at Fillmore High School for one year before marrying Max Perry Erickson 8 June, 1938. She had eight children, Laurelle Gerber (Sterling), Rowene Jensen (Les), Winston (Laurel), Kathryn Pack (Jim), Merrila, Wynnette (Beaker), Weslyn (Liz), and Kamet. All her children survive her as do 28 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Winnie and Max divorced in 1969. Winnie's life centered on music. She played the piano, led music in church and choirs, and directed numerous musical productions for the community and church, and thereby, gave opportunity for myriads of people to develop and exhibit their talents. She dragged her children, sometimes kicking and screaming, into those productions, and they are forever grateful for those experiences. We will honor the life of Winnie Tuesday, 7 June at the Rosecrest II Ward, 3101 So. 2300 E. The funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Friends and relatives may visit with the family between 10-11. In lieu of flowers please bring voices prepared to sing to honor Winnie's legacy. Interment, Elysian Burial Gardens. Directors, Holbrook Mortuary.