Carma Erickson

CARMA HODGE ERICKSON SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- Carma Bair Hodge Erickson, 94, of Salt Lake City, passed away August 2, 2008, at CareSource Home Health & Hospice in Salt Lake City of cancer. She was under the care of CareSource Hospice. She was born November 7, 1913, in Logan, Utah, to George Ervin Bair and Eva Larson Bair. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. She married Stewart Hodge July 24, 1935, in Logan, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. She was a homemaker and mother and also worked as an interior decorator at Peterson Furniture in Idaho Falls. Stewart passed away July 24, 1953. She wintered in Green Valley, Arizona, for 27 years and has lived the past year in Salt Lake City. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved reading, cooking, sewing, and interior design. Her favorite thing was traveling and she traveled extensively. Survivors include: Son: Stewart (Diane) Hodge Jr., Lakeville, MN Daughter: Doreen Hodge, Midvale, UT 7 Grandchildren & many Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Stewart Hodge, her parents, and three brothers, Varsel Bair, Mont Bair, and Keith Bair. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, Idaho Falls, with Jon Wood officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday for one hour prior to the services at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to CareSource Foundation, 1624 East 4500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84117. --------------------------------------------- Condolences Received Online: Sandy Wilde swilde@co.bonneville.id.us We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was such a lovely lady. Mom used to love to sew for her. Our Sympathy, Sandy Hudman-Wilde & Lynn Wilde Judy Powell Jjpowelljudy@aol.com Dear Stewart and Doreen, The world is a much better place having had your mother in it. Linda and I went to see her just a few weeks ago and she was such a treat. It was so very pleasant to visit with her and have her laugh and tell a few stories about us growing up. As you know, our lives were very much intertwined when we were young and I will never forget those treasured memories. I do hope to stay in touch in the future. My heart goes out to you, and you should know that your mother was so very proud of both of you. (She told Linda and me a number of times.) Love you both Judy Jodi (for all of us) jmonaco@boartlongyear.com We have great memories of weekend trips up to Idaho, and weekends with Grandma in Utah. Our family is making a donation in her name to the care facility she appreciated so very much. With Great Love, Jodi and Toby Don and Nancy Longwith We will miss her a lot. Carma was a wonderful person. We especially enjoyed her travel tales, her very keen wit, and sense of humor. She was so gracious and fun to be with. Her passing will leave a large void in our world which can never be filled. Our deepest sympathy to your family. Don and Nancy