Martha K. Erickson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martha K. (Clark) Erickson 87, of Bemus Point, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at WCA Hospital. She was born on August 4, 1929, in Ripley, N.Y., the daughter of the late Charlie and Vera M. Colt Plelps. Martha will always be remembered for her love of gardening, crafts, crocheting and especially her doillies. Martha is survived by six children, James (Kathy) Clark of Pittsboro, N.C., Jerry (Kathy) Clark of South Stockton, Patty Fuller of Bemus Point, Jack (Cherrie) Clark of Bemus Point, Pam (Gary) Lucas of Falconer and Paula (Scott) Meekins of Bemus Point, one brother, Lester (Nyla) Phelps; seventeen grandchildren, thirty-four great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild. She is also survived by many other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, Donald A. Clark who died on October 7, 1975 and her second husband, Warren Erickson who died on July 30, 2011. She is also preceded by one grandson, Benjamin Torrey and one granddaughter, Kristen Meekins. Special thanks to the wonderful Chautauqua County Hospice staff, Kim T., Lauri, Karen S., Amy, Julie and Cathy. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Chautauqua County Hospice and Palliative Care, 20 W. Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750. To a light a candle or to send condolences to Martha’s family visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com

Martha K. Erickson

August 4, 1929 - September 8, 2016