Life Erickson, 37

Life Erickson, 37, recently wed, beloved husband of Noel Angelique Erickson, died Feb. 4, 2011.

Born on March 1, 1973, in Riverside, Calif.

He was raised in Southern California, where his love of extreme sports started at an early age when he took up dirt biking with family and friends. His lifelong favorite sport was Motocross. He skateboarded daily, especially street and vert, often alongside legendary pros and scenesters of that era. He and his close group of friends frequented Baldy Pipe, Pipeline Skate park, and other local half pipes and pools.

Life loved the ocean and was an excellent, well rounded surfer, frequenting Churches and Tressels in South Orange County, San Onofre, and Huntington Pier’s north side. Life always had a good vibe in the water and a fun, easygoing attitude.

He was so well liked that if he ever had an enemy, it would be by his choosing. His easy charm, charisma and loyal character made him many friends wherever he went.

In 1991, Life graduated from Alta Loma High in Rancho Cucamonga.

Passionate about firefighting, he began volunteer firefighting began volunteer firefighting with the Pasadena Fire Department but soon moved to Coeur d’Alene to join his family.

He enlisted in the Army as a combat engineer and also worked at the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue as a volunteer firefighter.

For 13 years Life was employed at UPS as a Teamster where he also served as Shop Steward.

While finishing his years at UPS he started a Custom Home Construction Company, where he had much success, including accolades and awards, such as Parade of Homes.

Also involved in the NIBCA (North Idaho Building Contractors Association) he served as president in 2010.

Life was heavily involved with the community.

He volunteered and invested as Project Manager for major constructions benefiting TESH in Coeur d’Alene. Always willing to lend a helping hand, always quick to stop what he was doing to help somebody needing advice or just someone to listen to, Life was a friend to many.

Life had recently reconnected with an old love from his youth and married her immediately.

Best friends, and deeply in love, they loved LIFE!

They enjoyed traveling, anything outdoors, and over all, just being around each other. Besides the love of his life he shared with Noel Angelique, he is survived by his brother, Joel Erickson, 36.

Memorial services was held Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel.