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- A memorial service for Clara A. Erickson, 90, McHenry, ND, was held April 5 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, at McHenry, with Rev. Carroll Foss officiating. Interment was at the McHenry Cemetery. She died March 31, 1995, at the Friendship Healthcare Center at McVille, ND, where she had been a resident since January of 1992.
Clara was born November 19, 1904, in rural Hamar, ND, the daughter of Nels and Jettie (Alstad) Forde. She grew up and was educated in rural Hamar area. She married Oscar Erickson November 8, 1927, at New Rockford, ND. After their marriage they lived and farmed in the rural McHenry area. She moved into McHenry in 1979. Mr. Erickson died in 1969.
Surviving members of the family are: one son, Marlin (Pete) Erickson, McHenry; one daughter, Mrs. Myrna Sweeney, Larimore; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister (Mrs. Nettie) Gunderson), four brothers (Jesse, Henry, James, and Obert).
Published in the Griggs County Sentinel-Courier, Cooperstown, North Dakota, April 8, 1995.
Submitted by Dennis C. Olson #48363213
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