Dick Erickson

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Dick Erickson
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Residing In: Cathlamet, WA USA
Spouse/Partner: Joan Chester
Children: Two Daughters & three Grand children & two great granddaughters

Danna Speer, Lives in Carrollton More…Texas with two sons Daniel and Dalton

Lori Ashmore, Lives in Flower Mound Texas with one daughter Josie
Military Service: US Air Force  
School Story:

High School Stories:

Too many to tell and some would still get me into trouble. For all you guys that did all that stuff with me .. you remember it .. and nobody else would care about it.

Football and my team are still fresh in my mind. Lots of good times

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What have you been doing since Since you Retired?

The last 10 years have been sort of crazy. In Dallas I met a wonderful lady Joan, fell in love - again- and then relocated to SW Washington State. We built a Tuscany style Bed and Breakfast Villa. We were going to be innkeepers for 5-10 years. After we opened the Villa I then took the job as the County Economic Development Director for 3 1/2 years until we developed the B&B Business. Then I retired from that and became the Chamber of Commerce President. Now we are building our retirement home down on the River. We hope to sell the Villa in the next few years, move into the smaller home and travel.

Well that had happened, we sold our Villa, I have retired and we are making plans to travel.

How many careers have you had in your adult life? Did you have a favorite or most rewarding?

US Air Force
Print Shop Manager - Western Savings and loan Phoenix.
Manger Direct Mail Company - Tempe
Moved to Dallas
Managed Dallas Direct Mail Company - Closed
Owned an Advertising Agency
Marketing Dir for Home Building Company
Owned a Real Estate Consulting Company - sold it
Director of Marketing for a Cell Phone Company
Economic Development Dir for North Dallas Chamber
Started Outdoor Staging company - sold it
Retired
Started a Mobile Staging Company - sold it
Retired
Move to Washington State
Started a B&B business
County Economic Development Director
Retired
Running a B&B and Wedding Business
I have conducted over 200 weddings at the Villa
Started a local craft brewery
Our B&B is for sale and I am looking to Retire again.
Sold the Villa and retired

What career did you always want to try but never did?

I wanted to be a charter Boat Captain on a Sail boat in the Tropics

What are you most nostalgic about from your Tempe High School years?

I know just a dumb jock! Football, Track & Hunting. I really do miss my team mates. As a kid from across the tracks all of my friends meant a lot to me. Having a group of friends that not only supported me in sports, but they were always ready to go camping, water skiing on the canals, getting somebody to buy a six pack for us, and driving our "fast" cars that we had to repair every weekend.

Favorite Music, Then and Now?

Then I loved Jazz, Now I love Blues

Favorite Movie(s), Then and Now?

Any John Wayne Move then and now

Favorite T.V. Program(s), Then and Now?

Re runs fo John Wayne Movies

What teachers stand out most from those Tempe High School days? Why?

All my teachers that were coaches

What would you like to share about what you've learned from life the past years since Tempe High School?

Hard work and long hours, keeping the mind sharp is what it takes to have success in this world. Being very competitive in sports made me a better businessman.

Are there any embarrassing moments that you are interested in sharing? Strictly optional.

too many times on our camping trips or in the gym, best just leave it there!

Who is that "one person" you would like to see and talk with from your days at Tempe High? Why?

Jane Warne

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Apr 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM

Hi guy, it’s that time of year- HAPPY BIRTHDAY- stay healthy and active, important to stay vertical. I find it harder every year to tell my brain no I can’t jump down there and no I can’t climb up there.. it’s hard to accept aging.. but it’s better then the alternative.

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Posted on: Dec 10, 2024 at 9:12 AM

Hi pal, here we go again.. another year and another birthday. I was in Texas with all of my kids, grandkids and great grandkids for Thanksgiving and my Birthday. Family makes turning 82 a little easier. Here’s wishing you a happy birthday. Enjoy your special day. I hope we can meet up someday.. you’re always welcome here in the PNW.

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Posted on: Aug 10, 2024 at 9:38 AM

Here we are again, still alive and kicking. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kay.

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Jul 11, 2024 at 11:02 AM

As the years pass by it really hurts my heart to see so many of our classmates pass away. It's especially hard when one of you best friends leave us. So many memories explode in my brain, John was a true friend and buddy. We explored growing up camping, sports, being involved with school. He was willing to help, support, and encourage us all to be better. He led by example. Every class reunion I always tried to spend time with John. Catching up with John was very interesting had a very full life, loving family, he was extremely successful but never forgot his friends. RIP good buddy your smile will be missed. 

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Posted on: Jun 19, 2024 at 9:25 AM

Well ole pal, another year has passed and we are still vertical. Old guys rule! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Mar 29, 2024 at 9:49 AM

Hey old timer … look we are vertical for another year. Wishing you a great birthday.. we finally finished building our retirement home on the beach. You can see the old Villa in the background. We had snow for 3 days..

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Posted on: Dec 07, 2023 at 9:01 AM

Bad news we are another year older
Good news we are vertical and healthy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAL

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Posted on: Aug 10, 2023 at 9:38 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY… we made it to the big 80… I think that’s good news ??

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Posted on: Apr 16, 2023 at 9:07 AM

Hi pal, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Good news we both are still vertical ??. Stay healthy, come up to the PNW next year.. we are building our retirement home down on the river. We have a cottage over our garage for guests!

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Good morning ole pal, here we are, another year order but still vertical! Enjoy your day. We have started building our retirement home on the beach of the Columbia River. We will have room if you want to visit the PNW again.

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Hi buddy, the years just keep passing us by, once again HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Stay happy and healthy.. :-)

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Bing was a good guy, always friendly. I have many fond memories of Bing he was a good buddy. It's sad as we lose those friends from our High School days. I feel for his family, it's so tough to lose a loved one. 

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Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Joan and Richard (Dick) Erickson at our open house when we opened the Villa. We designed and built this Tuscany Villa Bed & Breakfast on the Columbia River in May of 2005.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Joan and me hanging at a cook-out on the Famous Columbia River Cathlalmet, Washington.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 10:07 PM
My old printing press when I managed the print shop for Western Savings & Loan Phoenix Arizona
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 10:07 PM
I used to be a scuba instructor in Dallas, this was a trip to Cozamel Mexico, check out that old gear.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 10:07 PM
After the dive we went to an island and cooked all the fresh catch!
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Deer hunting in northern Arizona.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 10:07 PM
I was stationed in Alaska for a short time, getting ready for duty in the dark of the cold night.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 10:07 PM
We love our Military Weddings at the Villa, this is right after one of our weddings. We have a lot of GI's get married at the Villa. We have a special Elope package just for the Military.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Shot of me conducting a large wedding on our beach. We hosted over 22 weddings this year.