Neil Erickson

Sacred to the memory of these pioneers

They came when only the brave dared come; they stayed where only the valiant could stay. Born in Sweden, Americans by choice - not by accident of birth. They loved their adopted country and served her well.

Neil served five years in the Army during the Indian Wars and then twenty five years as an officer in the United States Forest Service.

Emma Sophia, as wife, mother, friend, God's spirit was imbued within her. Peril of Indian warfare, incessant toil, and loneliness of a pioneer land, nothing daunted her. This valiant lady, our mother.

They carved a home from the wilderness. With the warp of labor, and the woof of dreams, they wove a pattern of life as beautiful as the sunsets and as enduring as the mountains they loved so well.

Emma:

Mother

Faith, Hope, Love

I Cor. 13:13

Neil:

Dad, FAITH, HOPE, LOVE

1 COR 13:13