Vernon Emanuel Ericson, 86, of Watford City, ND passed away peacefully at the Good Shepherd Home
of Watford City on December 8, 2018. He was born October 6, 1932 to Oscar Ericson and Edna Ericson
(Olstad) in a log house south of Arnegard. He attended Pleasant Hills School south of Arnegard through grade school.

Vernon was a very hard working man who loved being outdoors and tending to cattle. He began his
working career as a young school aged child which gave him the pride and strong work ethic he
continued to preserve throughout his adult working career. Vernon worked for various neighbors as a
Ranch Hand and Cow Hand upon his graduation. He briefly worked for the Torstenson Coal Mine until
his calling returned to his life of being a Cow Hand. He worked for Art Link from 1954-1955 and at the
Lundin Ranch from April of 1956 until his retirement, after 50 years of employment. Vernon also
enjoyed listening to old time and gospel music and visiting with friends and sharing memories about the
old times over coffee and sweets.

Vernon is survived by his brother, Leslie Ericson and by his nieces; Angie (Scott) Abbey of Del Valle, TX
and Hope (Brian) Kovaloff of Mandan, ND; his nephews, David (Tammy) Rolla of Williston, ND and
Conrad (Cherri) Rolla of New Town, ND. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Carol Rolla
and his brother, Lytle Ericson.