Howard James Erickson of Spink, SD passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2023. Howard was born Aug. 2, 1945 to George and Dorcus (Norman) Erickson in Beresford, SD. His early education was at the Gothland Rural School and later attended Beresford High School. Howard was united in marriage to Mary LaVonne Johnson of Centerville, SD on Feb. 23, 1963. They started their family in Beresford,…