Erickson, Denise Gail Schmidt (1965-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jun 21 p. 29

Birth date: 1965 Jun 23

text of obituary:

DENISE GAIL ERICKSON

nise Gail Erickson passed away Apr. 10 af- ter a 7-month struggle with cancer. She was born June 23, 1965 to Hugo and Malinda Schmidt in Regina . Her thigh was broken dur- ing birth, and all her life she was called "Pre_ cious". She had a gentle spirit, always ready to ask for forgiveness . She accepted Christ before kindergarten and was baptized Mar. 30, 1980, joining Richmond (B.C) Bethel MB Church. She attended Seacliff Christ- ian School to grade 10. She loved the Lord and w itnessed to many ver - bally and by her life. Af- ter high school, she at- tended Capernwray Bible School in Carn- forth, England , where she made many friends and began a deeper walk with Jesus. The fail- ure of her first marriage left her with one son and a broken heart, but she became spiritually stronger and remarried. She was a gifted home- maker and decorator. She w as a people per- son who freely shared her ideas and walk with Jesus. She had the gift of hospitality, inviting people for dinner or coffee at a moment's notice. She suffered a fall Sept. 7, 2001 and was diagnosed with lymphoma 2 months later. Throughout her suffering, she did not complain; her favourite saying was, "God didn't blink; He is in controL" She is mourned by hus - band Randy; sons Tay- lor and Silas; her par- ents; 1 sister and 1 brother. The funeral was in Kelowna, B.C., where they had lived the last 2 years.