Donald Martin Erickson

of Poulsbo passed away due to brain cancer on February 26th 2010 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on November 14th, 1941 in Olympia, WA to Howard and Elsie Erickson. Don graduated from Franklin High School in Seattle in 1958. Don and his wife JoAnn have been together since they were 14 and 15 years old. They got married in April of 1960 and had three children. Don worked for Puget Sound Energy for over 41 years working in many headquarters throughout Washington. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and what he enjoyed most was the comfortable outdoors and family. After retiring he and JoAnn enjoyed traveling to many places. Winters were spent in Arizona with many trips to Mexico. He was preceded in death by his Mother Elsie, brothers Howie and Dale, and sister Eileen. He is survived by his wife of almost fifty years JoAnn, their three children, Lori Heins (Jim) of Poulsbo, Wade of Brewster, and Darin (Sue) of Silverdale, and eight grandchildren and a great grand child due any day. At his request there will be a private family service and a celebration of life to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to Hospice of Group Health or Martha & Mary Health and Rehab Center.