Erickson, Carla J. Loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully 2/19/21 at the age of 73 surrounded by family. We will miss your bright smile, your infectious laugh and rapier whit. Born in Crosby, MN. Carla grew up in Hopkins, MN with a large extended family. She married, started a family and became a widow too soon. She enjoyed a good book, gardening and walks at Lone Lake Park with her dog Mo. It was there she met the man she would spend the rest of her life with, Randy Erickson. Married 3/14/2001, they spent their time together loving, laughing and taking their daily dog walk "dates". Carla even took up fishing and always seemed to land the largest catch without any effort much to Randy's chagrin. Preceded in death by her parents Carl & Elizabeth Hendrickson, brother Chuck and first husband Stephen Norman. Survived by her husband Randy, sons Jeremy (Miechelle) & Mitchell Norman, brothers John & Joe, sister Carol, granddaughters Molly & Elise and a broad circle of friends & family. A memorial service will be live streamed on Tuesday, March 2 at 2:00 PM. To view the live stream please go to: washburn-mcreavy.com/obituaries/Carla-Erickson/ A celebration of life will be held later in the summer of 2021 when we can all gather safely. Washburn-McReavy.com Hopkins Chapel 952-938-9020