Phil John Erickson

To Jane and family - My thoughts are with you... Phil made a lasting impression on our city and our lives.

To Jane, Todd and Kate - I was so sorry to hear about Phils passing. I remember him as a kind, loving, friendly and compassionate man. He will always be remembered with love and respect. Dennis

Dear Jane, The news of Phil's passing was a shock and I cannot express how sorry I am. His picture showed the smile that I remember and has never faded in my memory. I hope that we can talk once you have time. God bless and keep you and your family. George & Peggy Seldat

With all our love to Jane, Kate and Todd - with such loving memories of our favorite adventurer, swashbuckler, teller of tales, and true friend. We will treasure the laughter of many miles and years together, and a day won't go by that won't be a little dimmer without him. All our love from Skopje. A, B & M

Dear Jane and family- Our thoughts are with you. many fond memories of Phil

Dear Jane, Kate and Todd, We are thinking about you all and dear Phil. We will be with you in spirit tomorrow evening. We will see you in SLC on Aug.24. Our love and prayers, Mary & Matt

Jane, I was very sad to hear of Phil's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Jane, Kate and Todd My heart felt thoughts go out to you at this time. I'll remember Phil's kind eyes and his travel stories.

Phil was my teacher for several courses at SLCC a few years ago. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. His stories and book recommendations will be missed!

Dear Jane, Kate and Todd - The world has lost one of the good guys. I can't fully express how much I am going to miss my friend Phil. His stories of his many travels, especially to England, his kindness, laugh, and our lunches together I will miss most. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jane and Family, I was so sorry to hear today of Phil's passing. Upon hearing the news, I had a flood of memories come to me of Phil's kind manner, his depth as a person and his great sense of humor. I really appreciated our association at the City nearly 20 years ago now. Best wishes to you Jane, I lost my own dear wife five years ago to ovarian cancer and know something of the pain you are feeling. May your tender heart find comfort.

Jane, Phil isn't gone ? he's only away, on another travel adventure, in which you can join with him at a later time. For the past twelve years now, Lorna and I have had the pleasure of knowing you and Phil, occasionally meeting, a few of your other close family members. We've enjoyed the frequent social occasions we've shared, along with your close friends and neighbors from that wonderful Canyon Road group we've called for some time now, the ?City Creek Revelers.? And so, following your quote from Walt Whitman, accompanying others who choose such camaraderie, we will continue to share your continuing life's travel adventure. Be it just a walk up Memory Grove, or be it the necessary, grieving steps, saying good bye to a loved one, we and a number of others will travel along with you. Love, Jim and Lorna

Jane This is Kathy Lloyd, Sandi Roundy's friend and hoepfully yours. Sandi told me of your husband's passing and although I do not know you or him very well I wanted to offer you my condolences. I'll never forget how kind you and Phil were up at Huntsman when my cousing was up there getting the terrible news that there was nothing more they could do for him and basically sent him home to die. You and Phil were just leaving the hospital and Phil looked very eager to be out of that place. Your kind words meant alot to me that day and something I have never forgotten. I think my cousin would have liked Phil. Now they are together in a place that only they will know. Keep strong and know that you are in my prayers.

Jane: I just learned of Phil's passing from George Seldat. We all served together in Augsburg, Germany. Fond memories, wonderful smile and friend. Susan & I send warm thoughts to you and your family. Karl & Susan Mallory

Oh Jane, once in a while a professor comes along who not only makes the subject you are learning so wonderful, but who also becomes a friend. Phil was that professor. I took every class he offered because it was so fabulous the way he taught. I have so often thought of him as I've repeated different things I learned. Mostly however, I miss our after class visits where we discussed everything from the ridiculous to the sublime. Phil was such a presence, its so hard for me to believe he's gone. I firmly believe that we will see him again. I hope you know that I include you in my prayers, that you will have peace and comfort during this time of separation. I love you Jane. You and Phil are wonderful people and I want you to know that I truly care for you. Sincerely, Rachel Ehrhardt

Dear Jane, I just heard of your husband's passing this morning. Even though it's been years since we worked together, I wanted to send you my condolences and prayers.

Oh, Jane, I am so sorry to learn now almost 14 years later, of Phil's death.  All the time I was working with him to make the documentary "For Another Century," about the restoration of the City & County Building, I was impressed that he was one of the nicest people I'd ever met.  It was an honor to work with him.  He made the show happen, as I'm sure he did much else in the saving of the building.  Please share my condolences with your family and the many people who loved Phil.