Jeffrey "Jeff" John Erickson, 44, of Noblesville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on June 22, 1966 to Orv and Ev (Tiglas) Erickson.
He was raised in Manistique, MI, where he attended St. Francis DeSales, Manistique High and then went on to receive his BA from Northern Michigan University.
Jeff was extraordinary in his love for his family. He shared his love of sports, nature, hunting, and fishing with his boys. His intelligence and thoughtfulness were felt by all who knew him. The family is proud of his multi-organ and tissue donation.
He is survived by his wife, Deanna Erickson; sons, Jeffrey & Jacob; parents, Ev and Orv; brother, Andy; sisters, Kelly (Donald) Neuert and Julie (Randy) Knuth; mother-in-law, Elaine Duncan; father-in-law, Don (Linda) Duncan; brother-in-law, Todd Duncan; nieces and nephews, Matthew Erickson, Garrett & Lindsay Knuth, Hannah Neuert and Tim Brock; and many cousins, aunts, and uncles.
A Memorial Service will be held at 5:30 PM on Sunday, November 21, 2010, at White River Christian Church, in Noblesville, with Pastor Tim Brock officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 5:15 PM to 5:30 PM at the church. A second Memorial Service will be held in Manistique, MI, at a later date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, a college fund has been set-up at Key Bank in either child's name; Jacob L. Erickson or Jeffrey R. Erickson.