BEVERLY JEAN ERICKSON

Beverly Jean Erickson, 88, died Tuesday July 19, at her home in Shelter Bay following a long illness.

Beverly, the only child of Catherine and Rudy Erickson, was born in Proctor, Vermont on May 20, 1928 and grew up in Poultney, Vermont.

She graduated from the Lennox Hill School of Nursing in New York City in 1949. Her nursing career carried her from Saudi Arabia to Palmer, Alaska and finally to Seattle, Washington where she continued her education to graduate as a nurse anesthetist.

She was employed by Group Health Hospital and remained there until her retirement. Miss Erickson resided in La Conner enjoying her retirement years with meals-on-wheels and travel.

Memorial contributions are requested to the ASPCA in her name. Interment services will be held in Vermont by the family. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc., of Anacortes, and the San Juan Islands.

To share memories of Beverly, please sign the online guest register at http://www.evanschapel.com