Carolyn Eileen Erickson

9-2-1931 to 6-30-12

Eileen was born to Thomas O’Neil and Carolyn Mesher in Auburn, WA. She matriculated through the Auburn school system graduating in 1949. While in high school, she was in several theatrical productions and active in the chorus. Upon graduation, she attended Seattle University and later worked for the GSA in Auburn. In 1952, she married Dan Erickson and moved around the country as he rose in his career with St. Regis Paper Co. Eileen enjoyed family activities and hosted many holiday festivities enjoyed by her extended family. Upon Dan’s retirement, they traveled extensively around the United States and spending time with his family in Minnesota. After Dan’s passing, she volunteered for many years in the office at Holy Family Parish in Auburn.Eileen is survived by her brothers James (Marion) and Thomas of Sumner and Auburn. She is also survived by 14 nieces and nephews who loved her very much. A funeral service was held July 5, 2012 at Holy Family Parish in Auburn with burial at the Sumner City Cemetery. No flowers please. Contributions in her name to PAWS and the Fred Hutchinson Research Center or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the Franciscan Hospice in Tacoma for their wonderful care given to Eileen during her last days.