Funeral services for Linda Erikson will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church with Pastor Ron Olson officiating. Burial will follow in the Alva Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. There will be a visitation with family present Thursday, October 31, from 5 pm. to 7 p.m.
Linda Dianne Choplin, daughter of the late Doyle Dee and Juanita June (Haney) Choplin, was born at Clinton, Oklahoma, September 15, 1947, and passed away peacefully at her home October 28, 2024, at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 13 days.
Linda was raised in many places, including Elk City, Oklahoma City, Anaheim, California, Duncan and Woodward, before settling in Alva. She graduated from Duncan High School and then went to Beauty School. On August 24, 1974, she was united in marriage to Russell Howard Erikson at the Methodist Chapel in Alva. Together they had three children, Tom, Clint and Mandy. She worked as a hairdresser for many years while also driving an Alva School Bus and serving as a school board member. She also worked for a time at Community Bank and Dr. Bierig's office and later worked at the Oklahoma Department of Health as an administrative professional before her retirement.
She was a faithful and active member of the Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church, serving as treasurer and a past Sunday School Superintendent. She loved her kids and grandkids, attending any events they were involved in. She helped her kids in 4-H, being named Leader of the Year, and was made an honorary member of FFA. She and Russell enjoyed traveling and she loved her flower gardens, especially hibiscus and sunflowers. Linda was a thoughtful friend to many and sent cards for any occasion.
Besides her parents, Doyle and June, she was preceded in death by her son, James Thomas "Tom" Erikson.
Linda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Russell Erikson; her son, Clint Erikson (and wife, Amy, of Capron); her daughter, Mandy Clepper (and husband, Jay, of Alva); four grandchildren, Ruston Erikson, Trenton Clepper, Tanith Erikson and Bailey Clepper; a sister, Donna Perry (and husband, Randy, of Perkins); many other relatives and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church.
Remembrances may be shared with the family at http://www.marshallfuneralhomes.com.
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