Anita V. Erickson, 94, of Burlington, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born on January 29, 1931, in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of Carol and Manghild (Nelson) Riggs. On September 25, 1955, in Burlington, Iowa, she married Roger K. Erickson. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2012.
Anita was a 1948 graduate of Burlington High School and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Anita took great pride in being a stay-at-home mother. She also assisted her husband with his business Advanced T.V. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting, making the most beautiful prayer shawls and being a part of her church Knit Wits Club. She also enjoyed sewing, making herself and family their clothing. Most of all Anita loved nothing more than being with her family.
She is survived by her two children Barbara (Bernie) Garcia and James Erickson all of Burlington; two grandchildren Vernave (Laura) Garcia and Javier (Marri VanDyke) Garcia; sister Mary Bentley of Rochester, Minnesota and sister in-law Dorothy Erickson. Also surviving are two nieces and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Roger.
Per her wishes cremation has been entrusted and accorded to the care of Lunning Chapel.
The memorial service for Anita will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 21, 2025, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Richard Johnson officiating. A one-hour visitation will be prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. at Lunning Chapel where the family will meet with friends. Interment will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery.