Ronald J. Erickson, 87 of Newport, Washington, passed away November 20, 2018 in Waynesville, Missouri while traveling visiting friends.  He was born November 27, 1931 to Stanley Erickson and Mildred Johnson in North Dakota.  When he was 9 years old his family moved to Albion, Washington.  He married his school sweetheart, Nelda Fulton, in March of 1953.  Nelda passed away in 2014.  Ron joined the Navy in the early 50's and continued with the Navy CB's for his career while living in many places around the world.

In 1974 Ron and Nelda moved to Newport, Washington, and ran a small cattle ranch near Diamond Lake.  They were involved in the community joining the Diamond Lake Grange and becoming Grandparents to many Newport High School Athletes, especially following the girls high school athletics.  He was well known at the Newport athletic events.  For many years he volunteered at Stratton Elementary helping 1 ^st and 2 ^nd graders with their reading.

Ron had set up a scholarship program through his Diamond Lake Ranch that provided any senior girl who participated in Newport High School Athletics a small scholarship to go on to higher education.  This program will be continued through his estate.

This gentle, kind, and generous man will be missed by many in our community.  A memorial service will be held in the spring at the Veteran's Cemetery in Medical Lake.  A notification of the service date and time will be posted at a later date.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com .