James Joseph Ericsson

Born in Granda Hills, California, to Cathy Rondema and Ronald Ericsson. James died September 18, 2004 in a car accident on River Road South in Salem, Oregon. Beloved son of God and his family James is survived by his parents Cathy and John Rondema of Salem. Rona and Cheri Ericsson of Van Nuys California. Brother's Families: Jeff, Susie and Lucia Navarro. Aaron, Andria, Jason and Annabelle Ericsson. Sisters Family Elin, Naomey and Samuel Ericsson. All of Independence. James was very loving and caring as an uncle and a person. He loved rotary engines, baseball and his best friend Tyler Bent. He will be sorely missed by everyone he met and never forgotten. Please don't drink and drive and always buckle up. POEM: I am a clown. Always under makeup, painted smile A piece of fabric in a quilt. Full of so many faces Searching for my soul Scared like a child in the dark. I am a child watching my mom walk away. A penguin with one leg, The fixture with one bulb Heart with a broken valve. A pebble in the Grand Canyon I am lost in my thoughts Trying to find my life I am a haystack I am lost. I am a clown. Dancing, singing, forever smiling in your dreams. My makeup removed, my costume off I can finally see the light. I am no longer scared A mountain in the plains My haystack is found. By James Ericsson