Erik G. Erikson Jr., born Sept. 1, 1929, died Jan. 3, 2009.
Born in San Francisco to Swedish immigrants, Erik Erikson and Agda Olson Erikson, Erik thrived in the Swedish-American community of the greater Bay Area with his numerous friends and extended family.
He grew up in San Francisco, graduated from Polytechnic High School, and was attending the University of California at Berkeley when drafted to serve in Korea with the Navy Seabees. Erik spent most of his life building, first in residential construction with his brother-in-law, Leroy Peterson, then later constructing air-supported and tension membrane structures all over the world. Erik was president of both the Swedish-American Patriotic League and Sveadal Club, and a Golden Veteran member of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. Erik was an avid reader and amazed all with his vast knowledge and unexpected wit. A lifelong 49er faithful and Giants fan, Erik was also an ardent fan at his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. In his retirement, Erik enjoyed many projects at his Millbrae home and in Sveadal.
Erik married Mary Ann Samuelsen in 1952 and during their 56 years together they raised five children: Daughters Gail Jackson (Russell), Joanne Haag (Dennis), Julie Bowman (Daniel), and sons Glen (Kathleen) and Keith (Deon). Erik was proud to be "Far Far” to 13 grandchildren: Joshua, Jeffrey, Gwen and Kristen Jackson; Alicia and Sharon Haag; Benjamin Bowman and Bonnie Niesen (Travis); Randi and Dane Erikson and Samantha, Hailee and Trae Erikson. He was thrilled with the recent arrival of great-granddaughter Liberty Niesen. He was beloved "Uncle Erik” to many nieces and nephews and their families. Erik is predeceased by his sisters Ann Marie Nelson and Alice Doody and nephew Don Nelson.
Erik died peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by the love of Mary Ann and their children. The family is grateful for the excellent care provided by the ICU nursing staff and doctors at Peninsula Hospital. A celebration of Erik’s life will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Millbrae Community Center, 477 Lincoln Circle, Millbrae (casual attire welcome).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of your choice or to the Sveadal Memorial Fund c/o Debbie Allustiarti, 123 Bloomfield Road, Burlingame, CA 94010.
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