George Carl Erickson, age 86, of Whittemore passed away at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015.He was born on May 1, 1929 on the family farm to Earl and Mildred (Martin) Erickson. George will be remembered as a kind, generous and hard-working man committed to his wife, family, friends and the community. Working the fields and especially milking cows fulfilled his soul, yet his involvement with horses was his passion. He was an avid supporter of W-P athletics and always made time to attend and support the activities in which his children and grandchildren participated.He graduated from Whittemore High School in 1947 and married Betty Kangas in 1952. George was a member of the Whittemore-Prescott Board of Education for 25 years, the Iosco RESA Board of Education, the Independent Bank Board, the Conservation Board, Michigan Dairy Herd Improvement Association and the Iosco County Fair Board. He was a 4-H horse leader and served as a board member of the Michigan 4-H Council. He was a member of the Michigan Trail Rider's Association, lifetime member of the NRA, a 35-year member of the Michigan Milk Producer's Association and a member of the Michigan Farm Bureau since 1949.George is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Cindy (Ian) LeVine of Williamston, Jeanie (Howard) Barriger of Prescott, Tim (Carole) Erickson of Rockford, Barb (Jeff) Janish of Whittemore and Jeff (Sandi) Erickson of Whittemore; grandchildren, Casey Preston, Carrie (Derek Oliver) Preston, Rodney (Carrie) Barriger, Jodi (Aaron) Fritzsche, Scott (Brandi) Barriger, Todd Barriger, Kelli (RJ) Boudro, Justin (Ana) Erickson, Jennifer (Derek) Dyer, Jordan Erickson, Theresa (Justin) Migut, Julie (Lucas) Hanson, Tyler Janish, Ashtyn Erickson and Brendan Erickson; 14 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wayne, Neil, Bob and Lee; and sister, Wanda Allen.Visitation will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Prescott Chapel of Buresh Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 with Rev. Brenda K. Klacking officiating. A celebration of life luncheon will be held at the Whittemore Chamber of Commerce Hall in Whittemore from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Hospice Advantage or to the Erickson family for the Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools to support athletic and other extra-curricular programs. Those wishing to offer condolences to the family may do so at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.