Robert E. Erickson, [a/k/a as “Trygger”], 60, the son of Einar and Clara Erickson of Ballard, passed away in his home on Thanksgiving Day. Bob was born and raised in Ballard and attended Adams Elementary School, James Munro Jr. High, Ballard High and graduated from the School of Business at the University of Washington. Bob was an articulate man with a gentle spirit who was highly thought of by all who knew him. He is survived by his brother, Lawrence A. Erickson, of Dallas, Texas, a niece and nephew, namely, Gretchen Collard and Eric Erickson and three cousins, Madeleine Martin, Charles Fleury, Jr. and William Fleury. A memorial service will be held in his honor at Trinity United Methodist Church 6512 23rd Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98117 on his birthday, December 9, 2005 @ 2:00 p.m. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.