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Delores "Dee" Erickson

November 29, 1945 – November 4, 2018

Delores Erickson
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Delores “Dee” Erickson, of Maple Grove, MN died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at her home with her daughters by her side. Delores Eileen Erickson was born November 29, 1945 in Valley City, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Bernard and Thelma (Welken) Benson. She was raised on a farm near Litchville, ND and graduated from Svea High School as Valedictorian of her class in 1963. Delores attended Valley City State College for two years and then moved to Minneapolis and worked at various office jobs. In 1970, Delores married Dean Erickson in Minneapolis. When their two daughters were born, Delores became a full-time mom. After the girls graduated from High School, Delores went back to work. She found the perfect job for someone who loved coffee and socializing with people as a barista with Starbucks. She continued to work there until being diagnosed with cancer and recently received her 15-year recognition award.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Thelma Benson; brother, Ronald Benson; sister-in-law, Kathy Benson; and nephew, Patrick Benson. She is survived by her daughters, Kristen Amy (Joshua) Lynn and Kaari Anne (Dave Kuehn) Erickson; granddaughter, Keira Eileen Lynn; brother, Ralph Benson; sister, Donna (Jon) Nestoss; seven nieces and nephews; Dean Erickson; four step-children; and eight step-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 AM Friday, November 9, 2018 with visitation one hour prior at KOZLAK-RADULOVICH MAPLE GROVE CHAPEL (13745 Reimer Drive, Maple Grove, MN). Graveside service 1:00 PM Saturday, November 10, 2018 with reception to follow at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Valley City, ND.

First Visitation

When Friday, November 9th, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am
Location
Kozlak-Radulovich Maple Grove Chapel
Address
13745 Reimer Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55311
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Service Information

When
Friday, November 9th, 2018 10:30am
Location
Kozlak-Radulovich Maple Grove Chapel
Address
13745 Reimer Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55311

Interment Information

When
Saturday, November 10th, 2018 1:00pm
Location
Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Address
Address Not Available
Valley City, North Dakota

Reception Information

When
Friday, November 9th, 2018
Location
Kozlak-Radulovich Maple Grove Chapel
Address
13745 Reimer Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55311
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