Theda Louise Erickson, 98, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 at Luther Park Assisted Living in Sandpoint, Idaho.

There will be a celebration of her life on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Aug. 22, 2018, at Kootenai Community Church, 477 N. Main in Kootenai, Idaho, with Pastor Jim Osman officiating.

Theda was born on Sept. 16, 1919, in Newton, Iowa, to Forest and Rachel Goforth.

She married Stanley Erickson in November 1937 in Santa Monica, Calif. After working 25 years as secretary in their plumbing business she retired. She enjoyed growing orchids, camillas and gardenias, fishing, cake decorating and sewing.

After her husband passed away in 1991, she moved to Sagle, Idaho, in 1992 to be with her daughter, grandson and family, where she found herself helping her daughter raise sheep. She thoroughly enjoyed every moment with her family and especially her great -grandchildren. She enjoyed vacations to many beautiful destinations with her daughter, and was active in her church. In 2012, she moved to Luther Park Assisted Living where she made many friends.

Theda is survived by her daughter, Diane Carlson of Sagle; a grandson, David Carlson (Kim) of Sagle; and great-grandchildren, Brittany (Matt) Erickson of American Samoa, and Shawnn Carlson of Spokane, Washington.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stanley; sister, Lucille Craig; and infant grandson, James Lawrence Carlson and son-in-law, Merle Carlson.

Theda will be laid to rest beside her husband Stanley at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica, Calif.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Luther Park Employee and Appreciation Fund, 510 S. Olive Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864; or the Kootenai Community Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 593, Kootenai, ID 83840.

Family and friends are invited to sign Theda’s online guestbook at coffeltfuneral.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Services of Sandpoint.