Thomas Eric Erickson

Tom Erickson, 48, of Grand Forks, passed away Sunday August 9, 2009 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Tom was born in Grand Forks, ND on July 6, 1961 the son of Blanche and Lloyd Erickson. Tom grew up and was educated in Grand Forks. Tom married Betty Monsebroten in 1989. They had a son Andy and a daughter Amanda. He was a member and was confirmed at United Lutheran Church. Tom worked as a truck driver and currently employed by Dakota IV. Tom loved fishing with his friends and relatives. Tom also enjoyed working with his hands, especially creating metal artwork. Tom is survived by: Son: Andy Erickson - Grand Forks Daughter: Amanda Erickson - Grand Forks Brother: Milt Erickson - Grand Forks Sisters: Fern (Mark) Wood - Grand Forks donna (Darwin) Brokke - Devils Lake Louise Dietzler - Grand Forks Marge (Mike) Cole - North Bend, OR Dede (Paul) Iverson - Grand Forks Numerous Nieces and Nephews Tom was preceded in death by his parents, sister Rae Ann Pulkrabek, and a brother-in-law, Roy Dietzler.