Earl "Weenie" Erikson

September 24, 1921 - August 11, 2010

Earl Elwood, son of Myrtle (Moore) and Francis Erikson was born September 24, 1921 on a farm 25 miles Northwest of Alva. He passed at the Alva Share Convalescent Home on the 9th day of August at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 18 days. He attended the Farry School System and graduated on May 12, 1940. On September 17, 1942 he joined the Army-Air Corps working as an airplane and Engine mechanic on B-25’s. He served his country during the American Theater and WWII. He was honorably discharged on February 20, 1946. In 1963 he was married to Vera McKinnis and they raised one son John McKinnis. Vera passed away May 7, 1987. Following their marriage they lived in Alva all of their lives. Earl owned and operated his own custom harvesting company and was a local business man. He was a member of the Alva Moose Lodge. Mr. Erikson was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers; William, Buck, Howard, Virgil, Irish and Francis and five sister; Opal Kowing, Mabel Kokerdoffer, Irene McKinzie, Pearl McMurphy and Georgia Erikson. Earl is survived by his son, John McKinnis and his wife Guyanne VanLandingham, a granddaughter, Chelsey McKinnis all of Houston, Texas, a grandson, Bryan and his wife Jennifer McKinnis, two great granddaughters; Kimberly Garcia and Ashlin Mckinnis, and one great grandson Ruben Garcia, all of Pearland, Texas, a sister, Lorna Dee Phillips of Alva. A number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Veterans of Foreign War. PDF Printable Version