ERICSON, Jeffrey Kalen

Heritage Funeral Chapel, Peoria, Arizona Jeffrey Kalen Ericson May 21, 1970 ~ December 8, 2012 Jeffrey Kalen Ericson, 42, died Saturday, December 8, 2012 at his home in Gilbert, AZ. He was born May 21, 1970 in Seattle, WA. Jeff worked as a machinist at Robrad. He enjoyed golf, dirt bike riding and racing, hunting & fishing, and family BBQ's and gatherings. Jeff is survived by his mother, Sharon Nash DeRossett of Glendale, AZ; his father and stepmother Paul and Marian Ericson of Burlington, WA; 3 sisters Kimberly Johnson (Michael) of Surprise, AZ, Karen VanNorman-Hannah (Tim) of Avondale, AZ, Shannon Marshall (Richard) of Burlington, WA; step-sister Amanda Johnsen (Ken) & step-brothers Jason Schlund (Kristy) of Mt. Vernon, WA, Timothy Shane & Bradley DeRossett of Phoenix, AZ, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jeff is preceded in death by his grandparents, nephew, and stepdad. Family and friends may attend his viewing from 12-3 PM on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd. Peoria. A Celebration of Jeff's life will follow from 3-6 PM at the American Legion, 3534 W. Calavar Rd., Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to a charity of your choice.