Ericksen (Sparhawk), Lavina E.

[Rocke Warren]

Lavina E. (Eriksen) Sparhawk, 76, passed away at her home on Nov. 14, 2016.

She was born March 12, 1940 to Elliott and Florence Eriksen in Frederic, Wisc.

On April 20, 1996 in Cottage Grove, she and Dale Sparhawk were married.

She had many joys in life. She enjoyed spending time with her family, loved going to garage sales, collecting every trinket she could find, and going to casinos, Three Rivers being her favorite. She always enjoyed it no matter if she won or lost, but most times she won. She also loved Christmas snowmen. She was a volunteer and caregiver.

Survivors include her husband, Dale Sparhawk of Drain, daughter, Teresa Roesner and fiancee Bruce Winner of Springfield, sons, David and Terry Ledford of Cottage Grove, Ralph (Boog) and Anita Ledford of Cottage Grove, and Mark Ledford of Eugene, stepdaughter, Pam Barnett of Cottage Grove, numerous grandkids and great grandkids, two sisters, two brothers, and many sisters-in-law.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Kyle Ledford.

There was a Celebration of Life potluck Dec. 10, 2016 at the Dorena Grange.

Arrangements under the care of Andreason?s.