Donald Martin Erickson of Poulsbo died from brain cancer on Feb. 26.

He was 68.

He was born on Nov. 14, 1941 in Olympia to Howard and Elsie Erickson.

Erickson graduated from Franklin High School in Seattle in 1958.

He married his wife, JoAnn in April 1960.

Erickson worked for Puget Sound Energy for more than 41 years working in many headquarters throughout Washington.

He was preceded in death by his Mother Elsie; brothers Howie and Dale; and sister Eileen.

He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, JoAnn; a daughter, Lori Heins (Jim) of Poulsbo; two sons: Wade of Brewster, and Darin (Sue) of Silverdale; eight grandchildren and a great-grand child due any day.

There will be a private family service and a celebration of life to follow at a later date.

A guestbook is available at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.