Wilma A. Erickson
September 22, 1916 - October 6, 2017
Longtime Bellingham resident, Wilma A. Erickson passed away October 6, 2017 at the age of 101. Wilma was born on September 22, 1916 to William Van Etten and Bessie Lytle in Doe Bay, Orcas Island. Wilma was known for her pies, garden and her pot roast which everyone tried to copy. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband Earl, parents William and Bessie Van Etten, brother William Van Etten and sisters, Mina Lingbloom, Winona Anabel and Lillian M. Kingman, grandson Ryan Erickson and great-grandson Myles. She is survived by her children, Judy and Bob Kehoe, John (Shelley) Erickson, and Jerry (Cathy) Erickson; 16 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 16th at Westford Funeral Home with a Graveside Service following at Greenacres Memorial Park. A reception will follow at the Bellingham Yacht Club, downstairs. You may share your memories of Wilma at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.
Longtime Bellingham resident, Wilma A. Erickson passed away October 6, 2017 at the age of 101. Wilma was born on September 22, 1916 to William Van Etten and Bessie Lytle in Doe Bay, Orcas Island. Wilma was known for her pies, garden and her... View Obituary & Service Information