Paul Ericksen

Our loving father, Paul Ericksen, age 79, returned to our Heavenly Father Aug, 16, 2010. He was born January 30, 1931 in Fountain Green, Utah to Grant A. Ericksen and Edith Mary Madsen Ericksen. Paul married the love of his life Beth Talbot August 26, 1949. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on June 19, 1953. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He had a strong testimony of the church and held many callings including Ward Clerk, Executive Secretary and served as Stake Missionaries with his wife. Paul worked most of his life at Hill Air Force Base and retired there in 1987. Paul enjoyed camping and fishing. He and Beth loved Rv'ing and spent several winters in Arizona. He loved spending time with friends and family. Paul is survived by four daughters, Peggy Jensen (Jim) of St George, UT, Gloria Ericksen of Las Vegas, NV, Melanie Thompson (Dave) of Idaho Falls, ID and Elena LeGrande (Dave) of Herriman, UT, two sons, Dennis (Melissa) and Tim (Marti) both of Vernal, 36 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren, a brother Harold Ericksen (Myrna), two sisters, Louise Westergard (Wilford), Kay Hawkins (Kenneth) and many many dear friends and in-laws. He is preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Beth, daughter in law, Gail Ericksen, and grandson, Joshua Ericksen, mother and father, Grant and Edith Ericksen, and two brothers, David and Edward Ericksen. Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Uintah Stake Center (4080 South 2500 East). Friends and family may call Friday, August 20th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Interment will take place at the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.

Funeral Services

11 a.m. ,Saturday, August 21, 2010 Uintah LDS Stake Center Vernal, UT