Loretta Elizabeth 'Lori' Ericson

Ericson, Loretta "Lori" Elizabeth 99, of Clinton, Dassel, Golden Valley, and Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 11. Lori survived the deaths of two husbands, David MacDowell and Leslie Ericson; her parents, Claude and Mabel Kennedy; and brothers Claude, Warren, and Orville Kennedy. She left behind numerous loving nieces, nephews, devoted in-laws, and dear friends at Maranatha Place Senior Apartments and across the country. Nurtured by a loving family, Lori developed steadfast values and a lifelong commitment to family and friends. In her early years, Lori worked as office manager at Rice Laboratories in Dassel, before moving to Golden Valley with her new husband, Leslie. From that proud home, she hosted family gatherings, raised two beloved dogs, and played organ at Elim Lutheran Church. Services to be held Saturday, Jan. 20, at Elim Lutheran Church, 3978 W. Broadway Ave, Robbinsdale, at 2 p.m., with visitation preceding the service at 1 p.m. Memorials preferred to Elim Lutheran Church or to an animal humane society of the donor's choosing.

Published on January 16, 2018