Patsey Lucille Erickson, age 75 of Alto, met her Lord on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Wilma Ford; and brother, Stanley Ford. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Harry Erickson; daughters, Pam (Rick) Price, Barb Erickson, Brenda Erickson; three grandchildren; three great granddaughters; two sisters; two brothers; three brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; also many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed being a homemaker, picnics with family and friends, her flower gardens and hummingbirds. Her grandchildren and great granddaughters were the light of her life. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at Apostolic Christian Church, 7157 Wingeier Ave., Alto. Visitation Tuesday 5-7:00 p.m. at the Apostolic Hall, 7700 Wingeier Ave., Alto. Memorial contributions may be made to Gilda’s Club, 1806 Bridge St., NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504.