Lowell Erickson Obituary


PASTOR LOWELL "BUD" ERICKSON
August 25, 1929 ~ August 2, 2018

Lowell "Bud" Erickson was born Aug. 25, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN and passed away Aug. 2, 2018 in Vancouver, WA.
During his school years, Bud excelled in athletics and music. He was a soloist in college and seminary choirs. Bud's athletic endeavors continued throughout his college years: he played on championship teams and participated in a Bowl game.
Bud and Clare (Allen) Erickson were joined in marriage on June 2, 1951. Bud received his B.S. from Gustavus Adolphus College. After graduating from Augustana Seminary, Bud was ordained in 1955. While serving an internship in Seattle, Bud and Clare fell in love with the mountains and natural wonders of the west and decided to pursue options in the western part of the country.
Bud served Lutheran parishes in Ogden, UT, Glendale, CA, Seattle and Tacoma, WA, and held his final position at Zion Lutheran Church in Camas, WA. He served the congregation at Zion for twelve years. Bud retired in 1992 and currently resided in Vancouver.
Bud is survived by his wife, Clare; sister, Fern Bennett; daughter, Miriam (Mark); son, Jim (Lois); son-in-law, Joe Lapidus; and his beloved grandchildren: Zachary and Andrew Lapidus, Justin Erickson and Jessica Kerr. He also had numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held later this fall.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Aug. 12, 2018.
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I was pleasantly surprised to see "Bud's" face pop up on my computer this morning. Yes, I remember Lowell AKA Bud Erickson very well. The family may not remember this, but my mom- Martha J. McCourt use to call Bud her" twinzy" because Bud and Martha shared the same birth DATE- Aug 25. Mom is turning 95 years old this August and has forgotten so much of the last 30 years since I was married in March 1992, but she does remember Bud and Clare. Best wishes and memories this August 2021 to Clare and family.

Marianna Gilbertson

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August 6, 2021

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family. Please know that the God of all comfort has loving concern for you at this time, at Psalm chapter 34 verse 18. I know you will miss your precious loved one every day, may God give you strength, peace and loving memories. Ann Smith

August 14, 2018

Blessing and prayers to the family of Bud Erickson. this picture is exactly how I remember him when he married me in March 1992 at his church in Camas WA. Loved his advise about marriage being like a fine tapestry that is just started when you take your vows of marriage.

Marianna Gilbertson

August 14, 2018

I'm very sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold on to. May God continue to comfort your family.

JF

August 13, 2018

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