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Sidney Arthur Erickson "Sid", age 59, of Los Lunas, NM, died Tuesday April 28, 2009 at his home. Sid was born June 28, 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas, to Beryl and Billie Erickson (deceased). He resided in Aspen, CO but lived through out many parts of the United States and abroad. Sid attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, CO from 1967-1970, with a major in Civil Engineering and minor in Business Administration. While attending CU, Sid was a member of both the Varsity ski team and the US Ski Team from 1967-1970. Sid became a professional skier in 1971 and was crowned the Chevrolet Western Professional Freestyle Skiing Champion in 1971. Sid was one of the Legends of Freestyle and an Invitational Competitor in "The Legends of Freestyle Skiing" from 1987-1995. His love of the outdoors did not end at skiing, but also tennis, camping, mountain biking and white water rafting. Sid began piloting aircrafts at age 7, and his love of flight stayed with him throughout his entire life. He was licensed to fly single and multi- engine land and sea aircraft with both instrument and glider ratings. Sid spent over 30 years in the construction industries. Most recently as the Project Manager for Jenamar Communities, and was tasked with spearheading the company's new development in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Jubilee at Los Lunas opened for sales in late 2007, and continues to grow and thrive thanks to the solid foundation, leadership, and love that Sid gave to all who worked with him. Surviving is Sid's beloved wife Linda Erickson of Los Lunas, NM, son Christopher Erickson of Aspen, CO, and daughter Brook Begnaud of Denver, CO. Services to celebrate a life well lived, will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009 at French's Mortuary, located at 1111 University Ave in Albuquerque, NM. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. Donations may be made in the name of Sid Erickson to the National Jewish Health Center in Denver, CO. https://www.nationaljewish.org/ help/programs/joy-memorial.aspx
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