Eva Jane Erickson was born August 23, 1929 in rural Centerville, South Dakota to Bert and Augusta (Peterson) Harmon. She passed away peacefully July 22, 2023 at Centerville Care & Rehab Center at the age of 93 years and 11 months.

She attended Joy School and Centerville High School, graduating in 1947. Eva was a Gold Star sister and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling and playing cards. Eva married Joseph Erickson March 11, 1989. They made their home in Sioux Falls before moving to Centerville. They enjoyed cooking together and hosting family holidays.

Eva cherished her children, grandchildren, great-grandkids and great-great-grandkids. Christmas was a very special time for her with presents for all of them and she loved making Christmas goodies for them and getting everyone together.

Among those who survive and gratefully shared her life are her five children, Linda Swanson, Julie Adamson, Don (Lou) Adamson, Gary (Char) Adamson and Debbie (Gary) Andersen; 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Eva was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph; brothers, Earl, Floyd, Duane, Jim and Tom; sisters, Mae, LaVerne and Lou; son-in-law, Larry Swanson; great-grandson, Ian; and great-granddaughter, Tatum.

Funeral services will be 2PM Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the United Church of Christ in Centerville, SD with burial to follow at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. The family requests memorials to the church, the American Legion Auxiliary or to Riverview Cemetery.