Obituary of Mary Lou Erickson

Mary Lou Bidwell Erickson, 58, of 214 English St. Jamestown, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011. She was born September 4, 1952 in Jamestown the daughter of the late George and Mary Dellapenna Bidwell. Mary Lou was a graduate of Jamestown High School and Jamestown Community College. In earlier years, she owned and operated Lady Fair Beauty Salon in Falconer. Mary Lou served in the past on the Jamestown School Board. Her hobbies included cooking, camping, 4wheeling, and spending time with family. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Keith M. Erickson; son Brian Erickson of Jamestown; beloved granddaughter, Nevaeh Erickson; a sister, Kathlene (Dick) Cusimano of Kernersville, NC; a brother, John (Paula) Bidwell of Tonawanda, NY; five nieces and nephews, Aaron Cusimano, Tara "Shelly" Calder, Alecia (Jeff) Gerdy, Adam Bidwell, and Sarah Bidwell. The family will receive friends and family from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Lind Funeral Home where a private service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049; or the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701.