Patricia Erickson

Patricia "Pat" Erickson, 86, of Duluth passed away on May 10, 2016 at Benedictine Health Center. Raised in St. Paul, Pat and her husband Ken resided with their family in Crosby and Duluth. Pat spent her career in the retail and floral design fields. She worked in management for many years at Orecks, Wahl's, and other women's ready to wear stores. In addition to caring for her family, Pat loved cooking, knitting and sewing, gardening and home dAC.cor.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; grandson, Christopher; and beloved pet, Mitzi.

Pat is survived by children, David Erickson (Sue Werth), Linda (John) Van Etta, Mary Jo (Lee) Wall, and Tina Erickson (Michael Krutsch); grandchildren, Kathryn, Andrew, Alex, Brianna, Patrick and Jackie; and sister Mary Jean Place.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Benedictine for their loving care over the past ten years.

Memorial gifts can be directed to Benedictine Heath Center in Pat's memory.

Funeral Service will be 11AM, Saturday, May 14, 2016 with visitation one hour prior, in the Benedictine Heath Center Chapel, 935 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN, 55811.

Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 218-727-3555