Daniel Erickson

Daniel “Danny” Allan Erickson

August 16, 1947 ~ July 15, 2019

Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, mentor and friend, Daniel “Danny” Allan Erickson, 71, passed away quietly Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home in North Ogden. He was surrounded by loving family members.

Danny was born August 16, 1947 in Seattle, Washington, to Allan LaRon and Alice Marie Peterson Erickson, the first of four sons. He married and was sealed to Donna Marie Hancey on April 6, 1973 in the Logan Temple.

Danny grew up attending schools all over the country as his family moved between states for the US Air Force, Graduating High School in 1966 From Logan High. He then enlisted in the US Army where he worked on Huey Helicopter jet engines until 1969, while spending one year in Vietnam. In 1970 he graduated from Spartan School of Aeronautics, receiving his Airframe and Power Plant license.

He then joined the US Air Force and US Air Force reserves where he retired after 35 years of service as a Master Sergeant. In 1984 until he retired in 2008 he worked with the AFPRO Quality Assurance Program, working mainly on the Space Shuttle Program at Morton Thiokol, Inc. where he received numerous awards and recognitions.

He enjoyed collecting and restoring old cars and antiques and working as a volunteer at the Union Station as a guide for the antique car museum. He loved 50’s music and nostalgia – especially Elvis, collectable cars, motorcycles, and had a 50’s bar and soda shop with a juke box. He was very handy and built a swing set, deck, shed, RV cover and finished their basement.

A faithful and active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Danny served with dedication and love in many callings including Elders Quorum, High Priest Group, Boy Scouts of America, ward clerk, librarian, and home teacher. He also loved serving his neighbors and family. Danny has a special love for the temple and enjoyed serving in the Ogden Temple for several years as a temple worker before his declining health.

Danny is survived by his wife Donna; sons Justin (Chrystal) Erickson of Longview, TX; and Ben (Kimmy) Erickson of Kempner, TX; daughters Kim Bexell (Greg Chavez) of Pleasant View; Jenny (Jeff) Quinton of Twin Falls, ID; and Laura (Will) Blackburn of Riverton; 10 grandchildren; Dallas Anderson, Ben Erickson Jr., Bailey Anderson, Katelyn Quinton, Cameron Erickson, Caleb Poston, Shaylee Quinton, Kylie Quinton, Oliva Erickson, and Ashlyn Quinton; brothers Jerry (Marilyn) Erickson, of Pleasant View, Paul (Kathy) Erickson of Bountiful; and Alden (Bonnie) Erickson of Logan; numerous nieces and nephews; and a Toy Yorkie Lewy. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family would like to give a special thanks to his brother Jerry, special friends the Messerly family, many doctors, nurses and staff especially Jan and Katelyn at Signature Home Health that have helped care for Danny during his last days for their loving and tender care.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Ben Lomond 4th Ward Chapel, 3350 North 1050 East, North Ogden, Utah with Bishop Greg Scherer conducting.

The Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd. and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Hyde Park Cemetery at 3 p.m.

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