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Sydney Erickson, 89, formerly of Litchville, ND passed away peacefully April 25, 2016 at Eventide, Jamestown, ND, just short of his 90th birthday.

Harold was born April 27, 1926 to Anton and Ellen (Moen) Erickson.  He attended country school and married Mavis Lorraine Olson on June 14, 1959 at First Lutheran Church, Litchville.

He began as a farmer, milked cows and later did odd jobs for many, the “Community Fix It” man from electrical to plumbing.  You name it, he could fix it!  Harold and Mavis later purchased the Tasty Treat Drive-in, Litchville.

His hobbies included working on small engines, carving gun stocks and other wood carvings.  Many are displayed at the Litchville Museum.  His first love was gun collecting and repair.  He enjoyed his coffee and visiting.  He was a member of the Ft. Ransom Crafters Club and was a founder of one of the ND Gun Clubs. He was a baptized and confirmed member of First Lutheran Church.

He is survived by one daughter, Rachael (Terry) Carlson, Litchville; one granddaughter, Jami Carlson Rodin, LaMoure, ND; four great grandchildren, Aaron Rodin, Marion, ND, Brenna Rodin, Sioux Falls, SD, and Alyson and Nateal Rodin, LaMoure, ND; one brother-in-law, Clayton Olson, Billings, MT; and many nieces and nephews.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two great granddaughters, brothers Ivan, Glenn and Ralph Erickson, and sisters Alma Lynch and Olga Boom.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, May 5, 2016 2:00 pm at First Lutheran Church with visitation one hour before the service.  Pastor Marcia Hegna will be officiating.  Burial will be at the Litchville Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel, Valley City.  An online guestbook for Harold is available at www.olivernathanchapel.com.