Kara Erickson, age 54, of Isanti died at home on October 27, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM on Friday, November 1st at Harvest Christian Center with Rev. Darren Sedler officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 31st at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel and also one hour prior to the service at the church.
Kara Lee Erickson was born May 8, 1959 in Minneapolis to Roy and Dorothy (Leaf) Nelson. She was raised in Mounds View and graduated from Irondale High School, Class of 1977. Kara married Lawrence Erickson on June 14, 1980 and they made their home in Spring Lake Park. In 1986 they moved to Isanti. She worked part time at Northbound Liquor Store in Cambridge. Kara loved fishing, camping, floating on the river, bon fires with the family and golfing.
Kara passed away at her home on October 27, 2013 at the age of 54 years, 5 months and 19 days. She is survived by her husband, Larry of Isanti; 2 daughters, Samantha Erickson (Jeff Reichel) of Isanti, Jenna Erickson of Isanti; mother, Dorothy Nelson of Mounds View; 3 brothers, Robert (Nancy) Nelson of Princeton, Gerry (Connie) Nelson of Forest Lake, Mikal (Betty) Nelson of Coon Rapids; 1 sister, Kathy (Jim) Walther of Horseshoe, Texas; special friend of the family, Jeffrey Gray of St. Francis; and by many other relatives and friends.
So sorry for this loss. Brian worked with Kara at the liquor store. A wonderful person she was. I did not know her very well, but the stories I hear about her were wonderful. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. She will be very missed.
I am so sorry to hear about Kara. I worked with her at Peoples Bank in East Cambridge and did enjoy her. She loved to laugh. My thoughts and Prayers are with you Larry and the girls at this sad time. Peace be with you all. Clarice Stream
I was so sorry to hear of Kara. I worked with her at Peopl’s Bank. She was a very well liked person . The customers loved her. She would look out for them and serve them well. I loved hearing about her weekend in the summer with her girlfriends. She will be missed greatly. May the memories that you hold be comfort to you. She had a love for life and enjoyed others accomplishiments. She will be someone that I will remember always. Her and I loved to collect rocks and we both loved plants, especially the hibiscus that bloomed so wonderfully. I will continue to lift you in my prayers and I pray that God’s perfect peace that passeth all our human understanding be yours through out the days ahead.