Laurel Louise (Howatt) Erickson (1954 - 2018)

Born 6 Apr 1954 in Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, United States

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Died 26 Sep 2018 at age 64 in Maddock, Benson, North Dakota, United States

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Biography

Laurel Louise, daughter of Maurice and Phyllis (Fischer) Howatt was born on April 6, 1954 at Langdon, ND. She was raised and educated in the Hannah area, graduating from Hannah High School in 1972.

Laurel’s priority in life was loving, caring for and providing for her four children. The family lived in Devils Lake for many years and Lori worked at Gate City Bank retiring in the spring of 2016.

Lori felt blessed to find love when she met Paul Erickson in 2003 and they were united in marriage on September 4, 2010 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, rural Minnewaukan, ND. They made their home in Maddock through the years. Lori was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and the Harlow VFW Auxiliary.

Every moment of Lori’s spare time was spent attending all the events of her grandchildren and spending many fun times at family gatherings. She and Paul loved to travel around the US, the West Coast, Tennessee and many other states. They were frequent travelers to those distant family and friends.

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193526422/laurel-l-erickson: accessed 06 December 2022), memorial page for Laurel L. “Lori” Howatt Erickson (6 Apr 1954–26 Sep 2018), Find a Grave Memorial ID 193526422, citing Saint Michaels Cemetery, Dresden Township, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA; Maintained by Linda A (contributor 48126399) .