Patricia Elaine Erickson, of Vashon Island, WA, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2016, with her family by her side. She was 82.

Pat was born in Seattle, WA, raised her children in Issaquah, WA, and enjoyed her retirement on Vashon Island along with her husband of 63 years, Frank Erickson.

Pat loved her family, music, and the outdoors. She was very talented at sewing, knitting, painting and playing various musical instruments. Of her many accomplishments, she was proud to say she earned her private pilot's license and enjoyed taking family and friends for flights around the Puget Sound area.

Pat leaves behind her devoted husband Frank, her daughter, Cheryl VanGeystel (Bob), son Steve Erickson (Michele) and was predeceased by her daughter Carla Hackett.

She also has 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She will be missed greatly.

There will be a Memorial service at the Vashon Lutheran Church on November 5, 2016 at 11:00am.

Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.