Obituary of
Eriksen, John Douglas
John Douglas Eriksen of Farmers Branch, Texas was born January 14, 1957 in Tachikawa, Japan to John and Doris Eriksen; he died April; 5th 2015 after a brief illness in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Brenda Eriksen; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Shanda Eriksen, son Randy Eriksen; 2 grandsons:Ā John and Branson; 2 granddaughters, Cheyanne and Lexi; sisters, Nancy Eriksen and Lesley Webb; and brother, Alan Eriksen, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
John served as a Marine from 1974 ā 1977, then joined the automotive world.Ā He worked for John Roberts BMW from 1981 ā 1999.Ā He then left John Roberts BMW and joined Classic BMW.Ā He worked at Classic BMW until the time of his passing.Ā John enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, scuba diving, traveling, spending time with family, and was a fierce competitor in āWords with Friendsā.Ā John also loved his 2 dogs Toby and Maverick, 2 cats Thelma and Louise, and his salt water aquariums.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TexasĀ 75234.
There will also be a visitationĀ on Thursday, April 9, 2015 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with the Funeral Services beginning at 2:00 pm allĀ in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234.
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Tribute Wall of Eriksen, John Douglas
Lou and I are so very sorry for your loss. I just found out what has happened. Please know that you and yours are in our prayers.
Fran & Lou Smith
Thursday October 13, 2022
Lou and I are so very sorry for your loss. I just found out what has happened. Please know that you and yours are in our prayers.
Brenda and family please accept my deepest sympathy in the lost of your loved one. The Celebration of Life and Homegoing Services for John was a beautiful and spirit filled ceremony. Continue to trust in God and keep your faith. Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning.
Debra Foster
Thursday October 13, 2022
Brenda and family please accept my deepest sympathy in the lost of your loved one. The Celebration of Life and Homegoing Services for John was a beautiful and spirit filled ceremony. Continue to trust in God and keep your faith. Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning.
Brenda, I just heard about the sad news. I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that our Heavenly Father loves you and is standing by with open arms to caress and comfort you during your time of berievement. He loves you and will never leave you or forsake you! I mourn your loss and continue to keep you in my prayers. Love you and miss seeing your smiling face! Diane
Diane Chambers
Thursday October 13, 2022
Brenda, I just heard about the sad news. I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that our Heavenly Father loves you and is standing by with open arms to caress and comfort you during your time of berievement. He loves you and will never leave you or forsake you! I mourn your loss and continue to keep you in my prayers. Love you and miss seeing your smiling face! Diane
My sympathies to Brenda and to all of John’s family. I am so sorry for the loss of your loving husband, father, & brother. I have fond memories of growing-up with John. I hope that your wonderful memories of time spent with him can ease your pain, and that you can find peace and support at this difficult time. Jim Craver
Jim & Heidi Craver
Thursday October 13, 2022
My sympathies to Brenda and to all of John's family. I am so sorry for the loss of your loving husband, father, & brother. I have fond memories of growing-up with John. I hope that your wonderful memories of time spent with him can ease your pain, and that you can find peace and support at this difficult time. Jim Craver
I am very sorry for your loss, and I’m praying for you and the family. I love you,but God loves you more and he can restore your spirit, give you peace, strength and comfort.
Shirley Williams
Thursday October 13, 2022
I am very sorry for your loss, and I'm praying for you and the family. I love you,but God loves you more and he can restore your spirit, give you peace, strength and comfort.
Brenda I know it has been hard on you with your illness and your husband’s as well. I am so sorry for your lose. But I know he is in a better place. I did not know your husband but he must have been a great man. you are amazing to go through what you have had to carry. I will keep you in my prayers. call me if you need anything.
sandra gonzales
Thursday October 13, 2022
Brenda I know it has been hard on you with your illness and your husband's as well. I am so sorry for your lose. But I know he is in a better place. I did not know your husband but he must have been a great man. you are amazing to go through what you have had to carry. I will keep you in my prayers. call me if you need anything.
Brenda and family, please except my sympathy on the passing of John. He was a good husband, father and brother. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Robert Schmidt
Thursday October 13, 2022
Brenda and family, please except my sympathy on the passing of John. He was a good husband, father and brother. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
We are so sorry for your loss. When our loved ones pass, we carry their memories with us. Hoping that you remember all of the wonderful times you shared with him in your hearts and use those memories to carry you through the tough times. We are sending prayers your way.
Francis and Paula Gesselberty
Thursday October 13, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. When our loved ones pass, we carry their memories with us. Hoping that you remember all of the wonderful times you shared with him in your hearts and use those memories to carry you through the tough times. We are sending prayers your way.
So sorry for your loss. John was such a dear friend & co-worker to Steve. It was nice meet everyone at the viewing, especially, you, Brenda & Greg. May the Lord Comfort and Bless your family.
Darla Trantham
Thursday October 13, 2022
So sorry for your loss. John was such a dear friend & co-worker to Steve. It was nice meet everyone at the viewing, especially, you, Brenda & Greg. May the Lord Comfort and Bless your family.
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family on this sudden loss. May you turn to God for comfort and understanding during this difficult time. Love and hugs to you all. The VonScio family
Marcy VonScio
Thursday October 13, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family on this sudden loss. May you turn to God for comfort and understanding during this difficult time. Love and hugs to you all. The VonScio family
Brenda, I want you to know I am praying for your strength during this time, we don’t understand why things happen, but John is not suffering any more, he is at peace and one day you will see him again.
I Love You!
Gloria Hawkins
Thursday October 13, 2022
Brenda, I want you to know I am praying for your strength during this time, we don't understand why things happen, but John is not suffering any more, he is at peace and one day you will see him again.
I Love You!
Brenda, my heart, thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family. There isn’t a heart so broken the Lord cannnot heal. We will continue to lift your family in prayer & express our deepest sympathy for your loss,the Rock of your life. Just know your Insolvency Family Loves You.
Elvia Munoz
Thursday October 13, 2022
Brenda, my heart, thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family. There isn't a heart so broken the Lord cannnot heal. We will continue to lift your family in prayer & express our deepest sympathy for your loss,the Rock of your life. Just know your Insolvency Family Loves You.
Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family during these tough times.
Lorraine Washington
Thursday October 13, 2022
Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family during these tough times.
My deepest sympathy goes out to John’s family. It is never easy to say goodbye to someone who is loved so dearly. John would always help me play words with friends. When I would make a move he would tell me what I should or shouldn’t of done. He use to always kick my butt. The last few months I started winning a few games. Thanks to John. Rest in peace.
Tina Kawulka
Thursday October 13, 2022
My deepest sympathy goes out to John's family. It is never easy to say goodbye to someone who is loved so dearly. John would always help me play words with friends. When I would make a move he would tell me what I should or shouldn't of done. He use to always kick my butt. The last few months I started winning a few games. Thanks to John. Rest in peace.
Hey Brenda, I am so sorry for the loss of your Best Friend, you two shared a wonderful relationship which you will cherrish for everver. I pray for the entire family to have strength though these times. May the blessings of the Lord be with you all.. love you -Gina
Gina Daniels - Tago
Thursday October 13, 2022
Hey Brenda, I am so sorry for the loss of your Best Friend, you two shared a wonderful relationship which you will cherrish for everver. I pray for the entire family to have strength though these times. May the blessings of the Lord be with you all.. love you -Gina
Brenda, family and friends, know that God is sovereign and He knows exactly what you are going through. Pay forward what John put into you and be a blessing to others. May the peace that surpasses all understanding be yours! God loves you and so do I!
Wendy Mooring
Thursday October 13, 2022
Brenda, family and friends, know that God is sovereign and He knows exactly what you are going through. Pay forward what John put into you and be a blessing to others. May the peace that surpasses all understanding be yours! God loves you and so do I!
I worked with John for a few years. He was a very giving and kind person. Taught me much but was most impressed with his ways. I am very sorry for your family as we all have lost a truly wonderful human being. As said above, we will always have the great memories of him. Loved ya man. Lenny
Lenny Rich
Thursday October 13, 2022
I worked with John for a few years. He was a very giving and kind person. Taught me much but was most impressed with his ways. I am very sorry for your family as we all have lost a truly wonderful human being. As said above, we will always have the great memories of him. Loved ya man. Lenny
Brenda I was sadden to hear of the loss of your husband and I want you to know I am praying tha God will comfort and strength during this time of bereavement.
Karen Smith
Thursday October 13, 2022
Brenda I was sadden to hear of the loss of your husband and I want you to know I am praying tha God will comfort and strength during this time of bereavement.
Though it has been sometime since we have visited I want to truly express how sorry I am for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that I reflect on some great memories to this day. John always had a smile. Thoughts and prayers for you and family.
Duane Reiter
Thursday October 13, 2022
Though it has been sometime since we have visited I want to truly express how sorry I am for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that I reflect on some great memories to this day. John always had a smile. Thoughts and prayers for you and family.
Brenda and family, I am so sorry for your loss but rejoice for heaven’s gain. Be comforted and know many prayers have been prayed.
Melba Howard
Thursday October 13, 2022
Brenda and family, I am so sorry for your loss but rejoice for heaven's gain. Be comforted and know many prayers have been prayed.
Brenda and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your strength through this tough time.
Cheryl Fowler
Thursday October 13, 2022
Brenda and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your strength through this tough time.
Worked with John Eriksen at John Roberts
BMW for 11 years, and also at CLASSIC BMW for 12 years, rest in peace.
Miguel Rosas
MIGUEL ROSAS
Thursday October 13, 2022
Worked with John Eriksen at John Roberts
BMW for 11 years, and also at CLASSIC BMW for 12 years, rest in peace.
Miguel Rosas
Brenda, we were so shocked but appreciative when George called us. We are so sorry for your loss and please let the family know that they are in our thoughts and prayers from Texarkana. We are never prepared for the loss of a loved family member, but prayers and support from friends and family always help through these rough times. Again, our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Nita and David Shipp
Thursday October 13, 2022
Brenda, we were so shocked but appreciative when George called us. We are so sorry for your loss and please let the family know that they are in our thoughts and prayers from Texarkana. We are never prepared for the loss of a loved family member, but prayers and support from friends and family always help through these rough times. Again, our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Just wanted you and your family to know I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this time and after.
Terrie English
Thursday October 13, 2022
Just wanted you and your family to know I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this time and after.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your great loss. No matter how long our loved one lives, death always bring sorrow. The Bible give much hope and comfort. At John 5:28,28 we find the hope of the Resurrection. And Revelation 21:3-5 tell of a time when death will be no more. May our God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ grant you comfort in your time of need.
Bill Conlon
Thursday October 13, 2022
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your great loss. No matter how long our loved one lives, death always bring sorrow. The Bible give much hope and comfort. At John 5:28,28 we find the hope of the Resurrection. And Revelation 21:3-5 tell of a time when death will be no more. May our God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ grant you comfort in your time of need.
We are so very sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories bring you peace during this difficult time.
Joe & Rhonda Yetzer
Joe Yetzer
Thursday October 13, 2022
We are so very sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories bring you peace during this difficult time.
Joe & Rhonda Yetzer
We are truly sorry for your loss and John will be greatly missed by all of us. He was our go to guy.
We have lost a valuable part of our team.
we have you in our prayers.
David Williams
Thursday October 13, 2022
We are truly sorry for your loss and John will be greatly missed by all of us. He was our go to guy.
We have lost a valuable part of our team.
we have you in our prayers.
Greg I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your father, losing a family member is never easy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Grisham
Thursday October 13, 2022
Greg I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your father, losing a family member is never easy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.