Willard "Will" Paul Erickson

Willard "Will" Paul Erickson, 50, a Moses Lake resident, passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1 at the First Presbyterian Church in Moses Lake with Pastor Eric Frey officiating.

Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Will was born Aug. 14, 1956 in Spokane to Everett & Joy (Klima) Erickson. He was employed at Business Interior & Equipment from 1983 until his death. Will was an avid reader, even down to the soup can labels. He loved the outdoors, camping and being surrounded by nature. His dream was to build a cabin in the woods for his retirement. He loved animals and always rescued the strays. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Erickson; a stepdaughter, Audrey Solomon; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ranee May and Scott Richardson and Regina Joy and Brian Tierney; a son, Zachary Steven Paul Erickson; his mother, Joy Erickson; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sherrill and Kevin Hansen and Christine Kaymaz; a brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Cathy Erickson. He also leaves behind his long time friend, Randy Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Christian Erickson.

Will, you were so loved and will be greatly missed.

You "Ole ice cream man" you!