Jon Randolph Erickson

Jon (Jon-Jon) Randolph Erickson passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016.

Jon was born to the late June and Myles Erickson on Aug. 25, 1944, and grew up in Los Altos, Calif.

He moved to Lake Tahoe where he was on the ski patrol at Alpine Meadows and was recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished and graceful skiers, earning him the nickname, “Stein,” and first place in many NASTAR events.

In 1973 he moved his family to Sandpoint, Idaho, and, with two friends, he started The North Country, a sporting goods store which was located on North Boyer. He worked on the ski patrol at Schweitz-er and as a carpenter, he helped build many beautiful homes and the Cedar Street Bridge. He also worked for Coldwater Creek.

Jon was a creative free spirit and enjoyed hiking, camping, huckleberry picking, irises, biking, soccer, antiquing, thrift stores, music, his old Volkswagen and his home in the Selle Valley.

He is survived by his daughters, Eiron Morash and Erika Erickson; his sisters, Joan (Steve) Ellsworth and Jean (Alan) Powell; his grandchildren, Kailey and Kaden Morash; his niece and nephews Jennifer Hill, Jeff Ellsworth, Courtney Remmenga, and Erickson Powell; his best friend, Susan Keating and her children, Scarlett, Ben and Pam.

The family is thankful for the care given by the staff at the Life Care Center.

There will not be a service at this time, however, the family will host a celebration of Jon’s life at a later date. Email Erika at Sneakysnakes1@aol.com for information.