Morris Eugene Erickson

Morris Eugene Erickson, 76, of Springdale, Ark. passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at his residence, with his wife, Dixie, by his side. A memorial celebration of life will be held in the spring on the Wayne Boland Ranch in Beulah, N.D. Morris was born on July 20, 1938 in North Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Gladys Erickson and an infant daughter. Surviving are his wife, Dixie Erickson; three daughters, Jodi, Julie and Gina Erickson; two stepdaughters, Cindy Amore and Sandra Kivett; two sisters, Marlys Mosbrucker and Leatrice Pfliger; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six step-great grandchildren and many close friends in Sprindale and North Dakota. Arrangements were under the direction of Backstoom-Pyeatte Funeral Home.