March 25, 1910 – June 15, 2014
A graveside service for Olga Hansina Erickson, 104, of Coos Bay, formerly of Junction City, was held on Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilliland Sweet Home Cemetery, 50th Ave. in Sweet Home with pastor Don Berney of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship presiding.
Olga was born March 25, 1910 in Ryder, North Dakota to Olef T. Troite and Hilda (Lid-blom) Troite. She went to be with her Lord and Savior June 15, 2014 in Coos Bay.
Olga spent her childhood in North Dakota, later meeting her husband Obert. Her sister would also marry Obert’s brother. After marriage they headed west, settling in Oregon, living first in Harrisburg. In 1968 Obert was tragically killed in an automobile accident, Olga then moved to Junction City where she would spend 30 years. She was very active in her community volunteering for many groups. Olga was part of the seniors program setting up lunches for the elderly.
Olga never learned to drive but that didn’t stop her from getting around. Her joy in life was her family and the Lord. She was baptized at Harrisburg Christian Church. Olga enjoyed reading the Bible, playing bingo, listening to Lawrence Welk, but most of all, being with her family. She was dearly loved and will be missed.
Olga is survived by her sister, Stella Belik; grandchildren, Kathy Uhrig, Cindy Rose, Colleen Benham, Kelly Goddard, Sonny Cartwright; 13 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Obert Erickson; son, Verdell Erickson; daughter, Marlys Erickson; great-granddaughter, Cassidy Rose; great-grandson, Russell Miles Goddard Jr .; siblings, Clarinda Erickson, Arnold Troite, Leslie (Bud) Troite, Selma Folden, Emma Lewis.
Friends and family are encouraged to sign the guestbook at http://www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Coos bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.
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