Donald Erickson

ERICKSON, Donald Lee - Age 73, of North Ft. Myers, FL formerly of Flint, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Ft. Myers, FL.  Donny's wishes have been honored and cremation has taken place.  Services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, August 2, 2021 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly.  Those desiring may make contributions to a veteran's charity of your choice. Donny was born February 18, 1948 in Flint the son of Melvin and Marie (George) Erickson.  He enjoyed life to its fullest. He worked at Kessel Foods and Dana Corporation.  He enjoyed golfing, especially the last four months.  Donny served in the United States Army with many childhood friends.  He enjoyed camping, riding in the woods on his golf cart, camp fires, and laughter.  A few highlights in his life was raising his daughter, Michele, he was so proud to walk her down the aisle on her wedding day, Donny was proud of the women and mother she became.  The sparkles in his eyes were his two granddaughters, he was PaPa!; he loved it; he was there at their sports activities cheering them on, dance recitals, gymnastics, softball, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, and volleyball.  If you met Donny you had a lifetime friend.  He had a heart of gold.  He loved life and to laugh, he could and would get you laughing.  His presence on earth will be deeply missed.  Covid Took one of the best.  Donny wanted his life celebrated by his family and friends by all the good times and laughter, especially around the campfire; RIP my best friend and husband until we meet again. Surviving are: his wife, Myra Gross Erickson; daughter, Michele Velasquez House (Paul); granddaughters, Madelyn Jo and Jocelyn Sue House; brothers, Howard Erickson and James Erickson (Claudia Roberts); mother-in-law, Sue Gross (he loved to pamper her, especially when she came to Florida); brothers-in-law, Terry Gross (Dahlia), Toney Gross (Jackie Gunnels), and Jose Velasquez. He was preceded in death by his parents; special nephew, Dylan Gross; cousin, Donna Martin; sisters-in-law, Marcia Erickson and Lorie Velasquez.  Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.