Robert Jay Erickson
Marriages
Martha Coble - 1969
Jacque Mitchell - 1999
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6B - October 1, 2013
Robert Jay Erickson, 65, Grand Junction, died Sept. 27, 2013,
at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Survivors include one son, Stephan of Denver; his mother, Lorraine
of Grand Junction; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6 B Obituary - October 2, 2013
Robert Jay Erickson
May 14, 1948 – September 27, 2013
Robert Jay Erickson, age 65, of
Grand Junction, passed away on
September 27, 2013, with family
by his side at St. Mary’s Hospital. Robert “Bob” was born to Robert J. and Lorraine Erickson on May 14, 1948, in Grand Junction.
Bob graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1967. He
attended one year at Mesa College,
enlisting in the Air Force in 1969. He married Martha Coble of Aspen in 1969, and from this union two sons were born , Stephan, and Christopher. They later divorced.
He moved to New York in 1982, returning to Grand Junction 15 years later. He married Jacque Mitchell in 1999. She preceded him in death.
Bob loved and was devoted to
his son and family. He was an exceptionally caring son to his mother. He was extremely loyal to those he called friend. He worked to perfect the career he’d chosen.
He spent 11 years at Jensen Designs in Montrose. He loved the outdoors and grilling. He cared about the education of all our children.
He was highly motivated with the history and political concerns of our country and happily, loudly or softly, expressed his opinions to his friends and loved ones.
Bob was preceded in death by his father, Robert J. Erickson, Sr.; son, Christopher Jon Erickson, and wife, Jacque.
Survivors include his mother, Lorraine of Grand Junction; son Stephan J. (Rebecca) Erickson; grandson, Connor J. Erickson, all of Denver, CO; granddaughter, Samantha (Cody) Williams, and
great-grandson, Jackson Williams, all of Cheyenne, WY.
Per Bob’s requests, no services are planned. Interment will bbe atVeteran’s Memorial Cemetery at a later date.
