Nyona Victoria Erickson, age 92, passed away August 12, 2020, in Lenexa, Kansas, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by Eldon Lamont Erickson, her husband for the past, almost, 65 years.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, John Kenneth Roos, who died in 1953; her brother, Marvin, and her sister Verla. She is survived by her sister, Beverly, and by her children, John Roos (Gail), Janine Anderson (Dennis), Jeanette Houser (Chris), and Joel Erickson (Melissa). She had 10 grandchildren: Joseph Roos (Kathy), Daniel Roos (Carly), Kjersten Jennings (Mike), Karl Haukom Anderson (Sterling), Justin Houser (Briana), Devin Houser (Carleigh), Ashley Conway (Nathan), Larissa Mitchell (Riley), Lars Erickson, Lance Erickson. She also leaves behind 9 great grandchildren: Erika Roos, Zachary Jennings, Katarina Jennings, Charles Jennings, Langston Haukom Anderson, Jaxson Houser, Bennett Houser, Ephraim Conway, and Logan Mitchell.
Nyona was born on November 19, 1927 in Haxton, Colorado to parents Ephraim and Nina Johnson. She graduated from North Park Junior College in Chicago in 1948.
Nyona was an outstanding musician, in particular playing piano and organ in countless church services. She also accompanied many vocal and instrumental soloists throughout the country. She was a lifelong member of local Evangelical Covenant churches in cities where she lived, singing in choirs, playing the piano and organ, leading and participating in Bible studies, prayer meetings, and other groups. She led a very active social life, even in her last few years.
She lived in Lenexa since 1973, and for the past 7 years had lived in Westchester Village of Lenexa (formerly Covenant Place). She had many close friends throughout the country.
A memorial service is scheduled for Community Covenant Church in Lenexa at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 29. The family has requested that instead of flowers, memorials be given to Covenant Cedars Bible Camp, 2909 N W Rd, Hordville, NE 68846, OR Community Covenant Church, 15700 W 87th Street, Lenexa, KS, 66219.