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Lois Bernadine Christiansen Erickson

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Birth	:	7 Apr 1930 Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Feb 2015 Madrid, Boone County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Slater, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8780000, -93.6760000
Description	:	Lois Erickson, 84, of Madrid, Iowa passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015, at the Madrid Home for the Aging in Madrid.Lois B. Erickson was born April 7, 1930, the daughter of Elmer and Dena (Behrends) Christiansen in rural Pocahontas, Iowa. She attended both the country grade school Grant #5 and Immanuel Lutheran School in Pomeroy. Lois graduated from Pocahontas High School with the Class of 1949. After graduation, she attended Iowa Lutheran School of Nursing with part of her training at a polio treatment facility in Texas. On November 22, 1953, Lois married Arlo Erickson, of Madrid, Iowa. Lois continued... Read More	Lois Erickson, 84, of Madrid, Iowa passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015, at the Madrid Home for the Aging in Madrid.Lois B. Erickson was born April 7, 1930, the daughter of Elmer and Dena (Behrends) Christiansen in rural Pocahontas, Iowa. She attended both the country grade school Grant #5 and Immanuel Lutheran School in Pomeroy. Lois graduated from Pocahontas High School with the Class of 1949. After graduation, she attended Iowa Lutheran School of Nursing with part of her training at a polio treatment facility in Texas. On November 22, 1953, Lois married Arlo Erickson, of Madrid, Iowa. Lois continued to work as an R.N. as a labor delivery nurse. Lois was also a farm wife, raising a family of three children, to which she often referred to herself as a "home engineer". Lois was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, which included the building remodeling campaign, the Ballard Community School "Dollars for Scholars", the Slater Garden Club and The Iowa Questers.Lois will be remembered for many good recipes and was known for her love of sewing. She took college courses for quilting, enjoyed square dancing, volunteered for 4H, was dedicated to her card club friends, and loved flowers, gardening, entertaining guests for meals, winter travel and hosting tea parties for her grandchildren.Survivors include her children, Alan (Lu Ann) Erickson, of Kelley, Wayne Erickson, of Slater and Mary Ann Ward, of Rosalia, Washington; her grandchildren, Leah (Matt) Erickson-Batesky, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Lissah (Matt) Beglinger, of Waukee, Lucas Erickson, of Sheffield, Lauren (Josh) Heuberger, of Sheffield, Cooper Ward, of Rosalia and Christina Ward, of Rosalia; her great-granddaughters, Lelah and Linden Beglinger, both of Waukee; her sister, Bernice Allen, of Waterloo; her sister-in-law, Louise Christiansen, of Pocahontas; her brother-in-law, Orin (Norma) Erickson, of Slater; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arlo; and her brothers, M. Jean (Ann) Christiansen, LeRoy Christiansen and Lorin (Dorla) Christiansen.

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Where is Lois Bernadine Christiansen Erickson's memorial?
Lois Bernadine Christiansen Erickson's memorial is located at: Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Slater, Story County, USA.
When did Lois Bernadine Christiansen Erickson death?
Lois Bernadine Christiansen Erickson death on 22 Feb 2015 in Madrid, Boone County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.8780000
Longitude: -93.6760000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Arlo D. Erickson

(1931 - 2010)

Siblings

Marvin Jean Christiansen

(1923 - 2007)

LeRoy Paul Christiansen

(1924 - 2013)

Lorin Bernard Christiansen

(1930 - 1999)

Bernice Eleanor Christiansen Allen

(1937 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Slater, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8780000, -93.6760000

2. Slater Cemetery
Slater, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8713989, -93.6753006

3. Sheldahl Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8507996, -93.6928024

4. Sheldahl Lutheran Cemetery
Palestine Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9071910, -93.6954800

5. Willie Coons Farm Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8347950, -93.6783760

6. Fjeldberg Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8786011, -93.5997009

7. Bethany Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9366989, -93.6594009

8. Ballard Grove Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8999872, -93.5918840

9. Lincoln Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9235992, -93.6097031

10. Palestine Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8770000, -93.5813000

11. Kelley Community Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9496000, -93.6582000

12. Hillsdale Cemetery
Madrid, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8774986, -93.7857971

13. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7948643, -93.6396396

14. United Brethren Cemetery
Union Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8282776, -93.7769165

15. Lem Small Cemetery
Madison Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7989616, -93.7425766

16. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

17. Crocker Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7785988, -93.6778030

18. Hopkins Grove Cemetery
Union Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8116989, -93.7806015

19. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

20. Mount Hope Cemetery
Madrid, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8647003, -93.8167038

21. Polk City Cemetery
Madison Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7740120, -93.7028550

22. Beebe Cemetery
Polk City, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7694320, -93.7096660

23. Clark Cemetery
Luther, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9623146, -93.7752838

24. White Oak Cemetery
Elkhart Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8347000, -93.5357000