In Loving Memory: Valon Ray Ericksen ( My Dad )

Valon Ray Ericksen, 51, passed away early Friday morning at his home in Manti, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 13, 1959 to the late Shrol Ericksen and Patricia (Robert) Weiss. He married his high school sweetheart, Heidi Huntsman on May 8, 1982. For the most part of their life together they raised their family in Richfield and Monroe. They have two children, son, Vaylon Ray Ericksen Jr., and daughter, Erica Elaine Erickson.

Valon was a very hard worker. For the most part of his life, he worked as a cement finisher. He had a way with people to where he could always make them smile or even laugh. He was the life of the party. He was famous among his friends and family for his barbeque burgers. We all called them his "Super V Burgers." He will be so terribly missed. We look forward to the day we can see him again.

Valon is survived by his wife, Heidi; children, Vaylon Jr., and Erica, all of Manti; parents, Robert and Patricia Weiss, Ephraim; siblings, Debbie (Chip) Dorsey, Payson; Shrol Jr. (Laura) Ericksen, Las Vegas, NV; Vickey Ericksen, West Valley; Jongee (Dave) Munk, Las Vegas, NV; Valerie (Randy) Fierro, Flower Mound, TX; John (Kimberly) Ericksen, Clinton; Vaughn Ericksen, West Valley; Bobbie Jo (Andy) Wilden, Ephraim; and mother-in-law, Fern Huntsman, Centerfield.

Valon was preceded in death by his father, Shrol Ericksen; brother, Robert Weiss Jr.; and father-in-law, Franz L. Huntsman.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Manti 8th Ward Chapel, 300 South Main. Friends and family may call at the church prior to services at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Manti City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations be made to Zion’s Bank (Manti) in Valon’s name.