Marjorie Lea Erickson, 65 of rural Ashley, MI passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 after battling cancer. She was born May 22, 1951 in Carson City, MI the daughter of Richard and Leatha (Hinton) Troub, and they preceded her in death.
Margie graduated from Fulton High School with the Class of 1969. She resided most of her life in the Ashley area.
She married Michael Erickson October 25, 1969, and they lived in Georgia for ten months after Mike's return from a tour in Vietnam, they then returned to Ashley and their employment.
Margie was a devoted daughter, wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed camping and golfing, but most important were Sunday BBQ's and time spent at their cabin with family.
Her grandchildren have been her pride and joy. Marjorie retired from the State of Michigan Lottery Division after 14 years of service.
Survived by husband Mike and their two loving children, Scott (Deanna) Erickson of Ashley and Staci (Shawn) Grover of Middleton, as well as grandchildren; Amber (Gary) Long, Nathan (Megan) Erickson, and Makayla and Hailey Grover, great grandchildren, Rylie Mickelson and Kendall Erickson. Brothers; Richard Troub (Sue Plowman) of Ovid, Randy (Danielle) Troub of Texas, and several nieces and nephews and friends.
A memorial Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 22, 2016 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home 1500 Waterford Parkway, St. Johns, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. A committal service will follow at Payne Cemetery, Fulton Township, Gratiot County, MI. The family will receive relatives and friends 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Hospice 2597 S. Meridian Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858