Phyllis Erickson

Phyllis Jane Asbury Erickson, 79, of St Peters, Missouri, passed away on April 16, 2016 on the most beautiful of Spring days, surrounded by many loved ones.

Phyllis was born on September 29, 1936, in White Cloud, Kansas, to the late Roy "Pat"and Myrtle Octavia (Hall) Asbury.
She grew up in White Cloud and graduated from White Cloud High School with the class of 1954.

She met Peter S. Erickson in 1952 and they married November 7, 1954, at the Community Church in White Cloud.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Martha Jean Christensen, Mary Louise Frossard, Sisters-in-law Deborah Livingston and Virginia Lindsey; granddaughter Kara Sue Erickson; Brothers-in-law, DC Christensen, CM Lindsay, JB Frossard and great-nephew, Nicholas Frossard.

Phyllis is survived by her husband of 61 years, 4 sons: Peter (Kara) Erickson II of Overland Park, KS., Raegan (Theresa) Erickson of Butler, MO., Bradley Erickson of San Diego, CA., Christopher (Cindy) Erickson of Adrian, MO., 2 daughters: Kimberly Erickson of Independence, MO., and Stacey (Dennis) Wiss of St. Peters, MO.

17 Grandchildren:
Jennifer (Mike) Ellis, Justin (Nina) Erickson, Savanah (Drew) Blake, Dausha Erickson (Matt Wright), Aubryanne (Michael) Wilson, Peter Erickson III,
(Amber Cabrera), Genevieve (Shain) Burk, Spencer (Josina) Erickson, Austin (Jess) Erickson, Alex Erickson, Cameron Wiss, Keegan Wiss, Kaylyn, Jordan, Samantha, and Nathan Rossmeisl.

13 Great-grandchildren:
James and Jada Hubbard, Langston and Alyssa Ellis, Makinley Turner and Camden Blake, Houston and Dawson Erickson, Eli and Emelia Burk, Michael and Lindsey Wilson, Reed Erickson.

Also survived by nieces and nephews, Patrick, Pamela, Greg, Lori, and John Frossard, Steven Christensen; Great nephews Sean & Steven Christensen.

Phyllis was a proud member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska and her Irish heritage. She retired from Dodson Insurance Group in August 1991 after 24 years of service.

Phyllis was the most loving of mothers, she loved anything involving family gatherings. She loved all the babies dearly and the joys of being a mother, grand mother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She so loved the Spring and flowers, and would get so excited when the jonquils made their appearance,
She loved the changing of the colors that accompanied Autumn, picnics, watching sports- especially if her grand children were participating, she loved the simple joy of seeing a cardinal or robin. She so loved talking on the phone to her many loved ones-it brought her such joy.

To all who knew her, she wasn't just a wife, mother, grandmother, aunt or friend. She was the dearest of friends who could be counted on for advice and encouragement always. She had a beautiful laugh, and was so tender hearted. She leaves us all with the blessings of love and graciousness she exemplified and taught us the value of. She is so dearly missed by so many she touched.

Graveside services to be held Saturday, April 23rd, 2 P.M. White Cloud cemetery.
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