Denton Ericson

Rev. Denton Wayne Ericson, 81, died October 5, 2015 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center, IA. Services will be held Friday, October 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church, 6205 SW 9th St. in Des Moines, IA with visitation on Thursday, October 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Burial will be at North Lawn Cemetery in Fort Dodge, IA.

Denton was born January 28, 1934 in Albert Lee, MN to Elvira (Thompson) and Winnie Ericson. He graduated from Fort Dodge High School, Iowa State with his bachelor’s, and St. Paul School of Theology with his master’s in Theology. He served as a Pastor for the United Methodist Church for 26 years, and then was a Respiratory Therapist at Iowa Methodist Hospital for 10 years before retiring in 2000.

He enjoyed woodworking, especially on his cabin at Lake Okoboji, camping, traveling, Cyclone sports and being with his grandchildren.

Denton is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine Ericson; children, Sue (Todd) Bransky, John (Jenny) Ericson, Wendy Ericson, and James Ericson; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Gerald Ericson.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp, Spurgeon Manor Activities Fund, or to the Alzheimer’s Association of Iowa. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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