Patty came into my life at the perfect time! I was in a place looking for direction and purpose. She was a person of strength and convition for the right things and she helped show me what a person on fire looked like.  

The many nights at the Ericksons house growing and developing myself to help others are some of my favorite times!! 

It was never hard to know where Patty stood on a Subject, she would tell you! 

One time when we meet up after her cancer journey started, she said " well, not the weight loss plan I imagined, but I'm at the weight I wanted!" Putting a positive spin on her situation. 

There are not enough words to express the impact she has had on my life and how honored I am she was a part of it for so long!

Goodbye darlin' until we meet again.💗💗

We prayed for healing, and hoped that God would move. Patty passed a little while later. Now she is healed in heaven, and God moved to get her into heaven. Funny how God answers prayers. We miss you Patty, and we love you Kjell. 

““Your heart must not be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if not, I would have told you. I am going away to prepare a place for you. If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come back and receive you to Myself, so that where I am you may be also.”

‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

Jeremiah and Shari ~Thinking of you both with Love during this difficult time ... Our Sincere Condolences ✨ Peace be with You 

Joanne and Keith 

And Jake Frahm 💜

My first memory of Patty was in the Dominican Republic for Shari and Jeremiah's wedding, she followed me around and kept asking me questions about myself and my life. I couldn't figure out why she wanted to know so much, well come to find out Tim had told her about our meeting, and how he needed to get to know me! Little did I know then she would be my future mother in law!! From our first meeting until our last she was nothing short of welcoming and amazing! She was there when my mother passed, and gave me that motherly love that I was missing.  From reminding us that we needed to get our ish together, to taking us in so we could save to purchase our first home, she was there every step of the way! Patty will forever hold a very special place in my heart.

R.I.H.

❤️ you always

Dear Mama,

We used to have movie days and night that were. Weather it was morning,  mid-day, or night  (so late you had to brush your teeth for 5 minutes)

We would both be tuned in watching a good movie (Saving The Last Dance) was your favorite  You teared up while I laughed at you...

It always felt intimate between a mother and her son!

The love from a mother is irreplaceable ❤️ 

Kjell, you and I will always cherish those memories we think about and hold close!! I love you so much 😁

She always said "it only sucks for those who are on Earth waiting to join and rejoice " So, Mom I miss and LOVE you and I am happy and happy for you and can't wait to dance with you up in Heaven!! Shine bright up there ✨️ 

Before church, Patty told me she needed to talk, warning me, "You will be mad at me." Mad? Not a chance! But when she asked me to pray for her liver's healing, the tears started flowing. I was so choked up, all I could manage was, "Patty, I don't even know where our liver is at!"

That broke the tension instantly. She absolutely giggled her way through the rest of me praying. We ended up laughing way more than crying, and she probably gave me her little Dodo birds just so I'd never forget the silliness of that moment and all the times together 🦤

I am one of Patty's 4 brothers.  I am 81.  Patty was my beautiful young 67 year old sister.  Her courage, faith, and positive attitude during the past 5 or 6 years was inspiring.  I told her on several occasions how much I respected her attitude through those horribly difficult times.  The way she dealt with the horrific pain was hard for some of us weaklings to understand.  Her faith was a beautiful thing to witness.

My wife Betty and I spent many hours with Patty and Kjell and had some of the sweetest times of prayer and fellowship.  We never left their home without wonderful times of prayer.

I will miss her beyond any words I could possibly say.  I loved her more than I thought possible.  I look forward to spending time with her through eternity.

Thank You Lord for taking this beautiful child home and ending all the pain she endured.  Praise HIS Wonderful Name.

 Patty was a great friend and wonderful mother-in-law. She was someone I looked up to and went to for advice. Her strong faith was inspiring, her love for her family and friends was incredible, and she had such a welcoming heart.  I’m so blessed that she was apart of my life and will miss her deeply.  She would answer the phone by saying “hey darling “ and say “ I sure do love you” before hanging up the phone.  Love you Patty!

My sincere condolences to the Erickson family for your loss.

Although I only had the opportunity to meet Patty a short time ago, she and Kjell were both very kind and personable individuals. When I visited their home, I could truly feel the love they had for one another and the deep faith they shared. My sincere sympathy

My dear beautiful, perfect loving mom. I will forever be grateful for the amazing life you have given me. I am thankful for all the lessons you have instilled. I am blessed to have had you by my side through all of life's trials and errors and to help teach me how to overcome difficult situations. I will forever miss you and love you deeply but yet I know you are in a better place with our heavenly father celebrating with Grandma and Iggy and other loved ones that we greatly miss and will one day be with again. You will always be in my prayers till the day I see you again.

Thank you for being you mom!! Miss you so sooooo much and love you so very much!!!

When I think of the memories I have of time spent with Patty & Kjell, be it traveling and scuba diving, or a delicious home cooked meal, there is one word that describes Patty the best: authentic.

I saw how Patty & Kjell had a special bond right from the beginning. Patty’s eyes would light up when she saw Kjell. Kjell would treat Patty with kindness and reverence that showed how deeply he cared.

Two souls found each other and chose to build a life together.

Patty was unapologetically herself. She spoke her mind. She was respectful of others, even when disagreeing! She enjoyed laughter, adventure and discovering new places. She listened with a heart filled with love for others and life. She faced her physical challenge with courage and grace.

I have been blessed because I met Patty. Her physical presence will be missed. When a memory of time spent with Patty appears, I will smile and thank her for reminding me that life is meant to be lived.

Sandra

We first met Patty and her husband, Kjell, at a Bible study, and honestly, the start of our friendship was pure comedy. My wife, Judy, was certain Patty was someone she worked with. After a few awkward minutes and a round of introductions, we realized Judy was completely wrong! We all shared a huge laugh over the mix-up, and in the small talk that followed, we found out we were neighbors, living just a street apart and a block over. Clearly, fate (and a mistaken identity) wanted us to be friends. We quickly started hanging out with this awesome couple and became fast friends.

Patty and Kjell were the best kind of people: the kind who always said, "Stop by anytime!"—and truly meant it. Their place became our favorite hangout, where we'd cycle between the pool on a warm day or the cozy fire pit when the weather cooled down.

Patty adored people and loved telling the best stories about their many adventures. But the memory that still makes us chuckle involves that "stop by anytime" promise. One late afternoon, Judy and I were out for a walk in the neighborhood and decided to test the limits of their hospitality.

It was prime relaxing time—Patty and Kjell had already settled in for the evening, probably in their pajamas, reading books. Judy picked up her phone and called Patty. When Patty asked what we were up to, Judy's answer was pitch-perfect: "Oh, just sitting down by your pool."

I can only imagine the look on their faces! They were great sports, though. They scrambled to get dressed, came down to the pool, and we had a fantastic, hilarious surprise visit. Of course, we didn't miss the opportunity to gently remind them that they did say "stop by anytime."

That's just one story, and we have many more fun adventures with this wonderful couple. We love Patty and Kjell so much. Though we'll miss our Patty here with us tremendously, the thought of her up in Heaven, dancing with Jesus, brings us so much joy!

"Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." — James 4:8

Patty was a truly sweet soul who brightened every room she entered. She had a sharp wit and a contagious sense of humor—if she wasn’t trying to turn you for Jesus, she was probably trying to turn you for Amway! Her faith and joy were evident in everything she did, and she had a way of making everyone feel seen and valued. I will always cherish the moments I shared with her and only wish I had been able to spend more time by her side. She will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18