Max Perry Erickson
August 18, 1916 - January 24, 2012
Max Perry Erickson
Max Perry Erickson, 95, died peacefully on January 24, 2012. He was born August 18, 1916 in Salt Lake City, the oldest of three sons of John Perry and Mary Melvira Higgs Erickson. He graduated from East High School and the University of Utah. He worked for the U.S. Geological Survey for several years then began graduate studies at the University of Utah and later at Stanford University. In 1946, he began his teaching career at the University of Utah and for more than four decades taught mineralogy and geology at that institution.
He married Winifred Rees and together they had eight children: Laurelle (Sterling) Gerber, Rowene (Les, dec) Jensen, Winston (Laurel) Perry, Hilda Kathryn (Jim) Pack, Merrila, Wynnette (James) Rybicki, Max Weslyn (Elizabeth), and Kamet Maurice. Max and Winnie divorced, but their progeny continues to grow into great, great grandchildren. Max is survived by his children and his youngest brother, Ross (Julia). He is preceded in death by his mother; father; and his brother Forrest (Rowen).
December 21, 1977 Max married Eliana Rosas Vasquez. His love for her was deep, constant and supportive, as it was for her two grown children, Ivan Urzua and Sandra Urzua (deceased). His great care and love was selflessly extended to Elaina’s granddaughter, Daniela (Erik) Jex, whom together with Eliana, they raised lovingly, into adulthood.
Max was a strong man. His career was tied to rocks and natural elements, but more importantly, so was his character. Max was as individual, strong and as solid as so many of nature's wonders. So much of his happiness was derived from exploring and getting to know our Earth, whether driving through mountains or desert on a dusty dirt road, or restfully gazing into the night skies. Max respected these natural elements; he connected with them and absorbed them into his being. This tremendous strength of character influenced many and he always taught through example. In his classrooms, he presented the wonders and secrets of rocks to his students. In life, he gave us his wonderfully solid, unique and steadfast character which was so respected, so admired and such a testament to life.
Max was loved and will be deeply missed.
In Loving Memory
Sympathy seems inadequate at times like this but, it in the end, it is, perhaps, the most that can be said. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I value and appreciate the influence of your entire family in my life.
Gregory C Diamond
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
I have fone menories of going to your house, Laurelle, and talking to your dad while I was there. I always thought he was so handsome and he was really fun to talk to. It sounds like he had a long and wonderful life and I'm sure he will be sorely missed by all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love, Diane
Diane Morton Nelson
Salt Lake City, UT
Sorry about your dad's passing. I really enjoyed the Anderson reunion in Grantsville where I got to meet some of my cousins. I remember spending time with Winston at Uncle Jay's in Ibapah.
Robert C. Hicks
Salt Lake City, Ut
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May your faith be of great comfort to you at this time.
Debbie Walker
Logan, UT
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Yasuko
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