Edith Florabelle Durkee

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Edith Florabell Durkee, daughter of Albert and Myrtle (Hubbard) Durkee, was born February 15, 1925 in rural Hancock in Stevens County, Minnesota, where she grew up and began her schooling at School District #45. She later graduated from Hancock High School. She continued her education at St. Cloud Teachers College and later attended the University of Minnesota Morris, graduating in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Teaching. Edith taught school in Ortonville for two years. On June 28, 1947, she was united in marriage to James Erickson at Hancock, MN by Reverend Packer. Following their marriage the couple made their home in Starbuck, where Edith was baptized and confirmed in 1948 at Fron Lutheran Church by Reverend Oscar Rem. Edith continued to teach in the Starbuck Schools for the next 24 years.


Edith was a member of Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck, where she taught Sunday school for 27 years, she was the Ladies Aid President and served on the wedding circle, Bible Study group and the sewing circle. She was also a member of the Lutheran Home Women's Auxiliary, Lucky Ducks, and the Hospital Auxiliary and she was a 4-H leader. She enjoyed painting, swimming, dancing, gardening, playing games, watching her grandchildren play sports and putting puzzles together. Edith's world evolved around her family. She loved them all so much and she was a very kind and loving person.


Edith died on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck, MN, having lived to reach the age of 84 years.

She is survived by her husband: James Erickson of Starbuck; two sons: Ted, DDS (Jamie) Erickson of Faribault and Charles, MD (Karla) Erickson of Ramsey; two daughters: Pat Anderson of Bloomington and Gail (Tom) Elbe of Starbuck; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one brother: Art (Carol) Durkee of Morris. She was preceded in death by one grandson: Matthew James Elbe; daughter-in-law: Kathy (Rollie) Erickson; son-in-law: Les Anderson; her parents; brothers and sisters-in-law: Lloyd and Dorothy Durkee and Rolland and Dorothy Durkee.


Pallbearers for the service are Edith's grandsons: Andrew Erickson, Blake Erickson, Joe Anderson, Jeffrey Anderson, T.J. Elbe and Eric Elbe. Honorary pallbearers are all who called Edith friend. Shari Opdahl will serve as organist for the service with Vic Vatthauer serving as soloist. Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the arrangements.

Edith married James Alexander Erickson on 28 Jun 1947 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota, USA. James was born on 28 Jun 1923 in , Pope County, Minnesota, USA; died on 8 Mar 2014 in Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota, USA; was buried in Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota, USA, Fron Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]