Jewell Lavon Erichsen (1929-2018)

 Jewell Lavon Erichsen
(1929-2018)

Jewell Lavon Erichsen, 89, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in Ellsworth. She was born Feb. 26, 1929 in Junction City to William and Carrie (Whitman) Lake.
Lavon married Alvin C. Erichsen  Sept. 12, 1948 in Junction City. They moved to Ellsworth in 1964. Lavon was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Order of the Eastern Star 32, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Dorcas Society.
Lavon is survived by daughter, Kathleen Tresner (Leon) of Pratt; son, Chris Erichsen (Brenda) of Ellsworth; daughter, Christy Rathbun (Kendall) of Ellsworth; grandchildren, Carey Tresner, Nancy Karst, Coby Tresner, Emmylou Lillibridge, Sarah Green, Logan Erichsen, and Noah Erichsen; eight great-grandchildren; five nieces and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin in 2005; and brothers, Robert and Lewis McIsaac.
Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m.Sunday, April 1, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with family present from 4-6 p.m.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth.
Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Highland Cemetery, Junction City.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Organ Fund, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
Condolences may be left at parsonsfh.com