It’s been around a year since he’s been gone, and yet I still have a hole in my heart where Mr Erickson once was. He was an amazing teacher, and with all the events going on today, I would’ve loved to hear his take on them. I strive every day to do things that would have made him proud. I truly miss him.

Mr.e I think about you everyday, I hope you’re doing amazing right now and and I pray you are in a world of peace. I use to talk to you about many things from the society to trafficking to sports. It could be about anything and you would always show how much you cared. It’s only now I realize you cared when you would hound me about my grades. You were the best tag teacher and someone i could genuinely talk to about anything. I miss you mr. E

Jeff Erickson was one of the greatest people I’ve ever met, and I mean that. He had been my TAG teacher at WB for more than 5 years, and my social studies teacher for a year. He was the greatest teacher I’ve ever had the honor of meeting, and he also had many things in common with me, he was creative, respectful, funny, sarcastic, and overall just a good person and one of my biggest role models. When I heard the news about his death, I was absolutely devastated, I couldn’t bear to think of a world without him, I wanted to be able to speak with him in the future when I got older, but that day will never come… I mostly wish that I could’ve given him a hug and told him about how grateful I am of all of the good things he’s done for me and how much I look up to him. Jeff Erickson always made the people around him smile and persevered through the hardships of being a teacher, a piece of his kindness rests in each of us and his legacy will never be forgotten.

Jeff was an awesome person and the light in the life of my grandson Zachary Kohl. Zach got to know Jeff from 6th grade on when

we often ate lunch in the front hallway at West Burlington. Jeff would always joke around with Zach and they became fast friends. Zach is now in 10th grade and we have visited Jeff on numerous occasions in Iowa City. Jeff was a teacher that sparked imagination in Zach he taught Zach a love of history and made going to school fun. When Zach was in 9th grade Zach transferred to BHS We still kept in touch texting back-and-forth and sending cards. Jeff was like a father to Zach. We went fishing both times we came up and Jeff even tried to get Zach to drive, Zach promised that when we came up this summer that he would drive with Jeff. We got to meet bugs the dog and play with him over and over went metal detecting in the backyard shot bows and arrows. When bugs had to have surgery Jeff let us know and send us pictures. He is going to be missed so very very much. He will be a great shining light In the sky.

When Mr.Erickson was teaching us in Civic Literacy I would always laugh because he would always tell me and my classmates a little joke everyday and he would give me two pieces of candy and everybody else one piece because of how hard we worked, and one time he even let me be the teacher for the day and it would always make me laugh. My name Is Caydence Roberts from WBHS West Burlington. and I hope Mr. Erickson Rests In Peace.

Jeff was one of my favorite people to see around the ballfields in Coralville. We coached some flag football together and I was always happy to see him coaching Jack's teams from season to season. You can't replace someone like him who is so valuable to a community. He will be missed.

I knew Jeff in college at Iowa. We had a few history classes together and I really liked getting to know him. I knew he was planning on going into social studies teaching just like I was. After college we lost touch. I'm very sad to learn that he passed. He was always great to talk with before and after class.

Jeff was my neighbor and he was an amazing man touched everyone’s heart and was not afraid to help out in anyway possible this sudden death has really touched my family and everyone will remember you Jeff Rest In Peace

He really was the one who made me feel ok at a new school. He believed in all of us and cared so much that he drove about three hours everyday just to teach us. I remember on my last day of school there that I came into his room crying with my friend and he talked with us and said it would be ok. Later I got an email from him that said “I was so proud of myself for not crying at all today.

THEN YOU TWO COME IN!!” He just really was the best. I’m gonna miss him.

Me. E was one teacher that was always there for all students. He was the one I showed up for even if I didn’t have him that trimester. He taught students how to be passionate, and challenged everyone further. He will forever be missed.

Mr Erickson was the best teacher and he will be missed forever. He made students feel like they were important and could trust him. He will forever live on and I hope he knows he was so important to me and so many other students. Love you Mr E

Mr.Erickson was an outstanding teacher and one i will never forget. When you walked into his classroom you received an overwhelming feeling of acceptance. Mr.E accepted everyone who walked in his classroom. He made me believe that if you try your hardest you will succeed. Mr.E will always live on within my heart.

Mr. Erickson was one of the most attentive teachers towards his students, he is the only teacher who made me feel like I was actually smart at something, he wasn't afraid to get in a little trouble with his supervisors when we were talking about stuff happening in the world today and he never called someones opinion stupid but he would come back with a argument no one was prepared for. I could go on for a while longer but I'll just say one more thing I am truly sorry for his familys loss and I hope they call pull though these difficult times.

Mr.Erickson is my favorite teacher I have ever had. He was such an amazing person, and changed my perspective on so many things in the world that I will never forget. I will carry this knowledge with me for the rest of my life. Words can’t put together how grateful I am that I got the chance as a student to have him as my teacher his last trimester at my school, for Contemporary Issues. This weighs very heavy on my heart. I have best of wishes for his family.

Even before we received news of his illness and sudden passing, Jeff was missed here at West Burlington. His smile was ubiquitous and his laughter, contagious! My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. I pray the Lord comforts you in your time of grief and loss.

Please accept my condolences for the sudden loss of Jeff. He was fondly referred to as Erickson in the Moad household by Anthony and Marc. Anthony loved having him for a TAG teacher! Our hearts are broken that he left this earth so early. Thank you for sharing him with West Burlington- he will be greatly missed.

To Jeff’s family,

What an amazing man! I had the pleasure of working with Jeff at WB. He was a funny, caring, and adventurous coworker. He had my youngest as a TAG student. His care for his students was felt by all. I am so sorry for your loss.