The following obituaries appeared in the May 23, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent

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Eric Clifford Erickson age 76, passed away in Grover, Wyoming on May 14, 2018.  Eric was born on January 31, 1942, in Afton to Max and Hazel Erickson. He married Nora Jo Bagley on August 31, 1961 (they were later divorced). They had two children Jeffrey (Melody) Erickson, of Afton, and Cindy (Dave) Jones, of Preston, Idaho. He had seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren that were the love of his life and he completely adored them.  He had a great love for all animals, and opened up his home and heart for all of them! He loved to hunt and fish, and his hobby was collecting guns. He entered many gun shooting competitions, winning many of them. He lived in Texas for about 20 years, where he was an electrician. He moved back to Afton about ten years ago so he could be surrounded by all of his family who loved him so much.  He is survived by his mother Hazel Leavitt, his children and grandchildren, two brothers, and one sister. He is proceeded in death by is father Max and grandparents. Eric was a kind and generous man who would have done anything for anyone, and will be greatly missed by all.
Services are pending.