IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls City Council temporarily suspended verbal public comment after a man gave disparaging remarks in a ranting phone call. During Monday’s city council work session, the council voted not to allow general public comments on the city council agenda through Feb. 22. The vote came after City Councilman John Radford […]
Idaho Falls community and civic leader dies, remembered as passionate, upbeat and positive man
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Mel Erickson passed away at the age of 95 Dec. 17. | Courtesy photo
IDAHO FALLS – Friends and family are celebrating the life of a community and civic leader who died last week.
Mel Erickson passed away Thursday, Dec. 17 at his Idaho Falls home at the age of 95. His official cause of death was not released, but his obituary indicates he was under the care of Encompass Hospice.
Erickson had a long career in sales and served on the city council for 32 years. Mayor Rebecca Casper tells EastIdahoNews.com Erickson was “tireless in his enthusiasm for the wellbeing of the community” and many elected officials have benefitted from his advice and mentoring over the years.