Erik Joseph Acheson
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Erik Joseph Acheson, age 18, of Mayetta, KS, passed away on July 29, 2021 in Springfield, MO. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, August 6, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church in downtown Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. Visitation will be held from 6- 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2021at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Erik was born in Topeka, KS to Howard “Rick” Richard and Gayle (Newman) Acheson on February 7, 2003. He attended Perry-Lecompton schools until moving to Mayetta and attending Royal Valley High School his junior and senior years with plans to attend tech school in Emporia in the fall.
His passions included being an uncle, a drummer, caring for all types of animals, and even tried rescuing many. He was always looking for a thrill to feel alive. Erik was a natural athlete who enjoyed playing baseball, football, basketball, snow skiing, and anything that involved the water. His world was a jungle gym performing flips and tricks off anything he could.
With a heart of gold, he never hesitated to help or defend anyone in need. His goofy personality and quick wit allowed him to make people laugh and feel included in any situation. The most important thing to him was his family – especially his best friend and brother, Alec.
He is survived by his mother, Gayle and Steve Graham, Mayetta, KS; two brothers, Ryan (Kim) Acheson, Topeka, KS; Alec (Lexi) Acheson, Emporia, KS; one sister, Lauren Acheson, Lee’s Summit, MO; his grandparents, EJ and Kay Newman, Carthage, MO; nephews and niece, Granger, Landon and Amelia; his dog, Atlas and many other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his father, and grandparents, Howard and Ruth Marie Acheson.
Memorial contributions may be made in Erik’s name to Pawsitive Tails and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
RIP Erik. I didn’t know you too well, but I hope you’re now at peace. Fly high. ????
Gayle, Steve, Ryan, Kim, Granger, Lauren, Alec, Lexi, Landon, Amelia, EJ, and Kay, we send our deepest condolences and wish we could be with you on Friday. We love you all and are keeping you in our prayers.
Rest easy Erik you were like a little brother to me and will be missed by so many and hope you will be watching down on your family with your dad ????
Fly high Erik. We’ll miss you ❤️
Fly high baby I love you and I always will.
Rest easy honey, didn’t know you very well but I watched you grow up cuz you was jus a few years younger than me. You were always a caring kid, didn’t matter who it was you were always nice to them. Gone way way to soon!
I’m sorry for y’all’s loss, another young soul lost to soon????????
You left too soon buddy. I still don’t want to believe it all. I love you. Reat easy Erik????????
Gayle, Steve, Ryan, Kim, Granger, Lauren, Alec, Lexi, Landon, Amelia, EJ, and Kay,
As a testament to your strength and courage, you are in our prayers. We hope you find peace and comfort in your time of grief. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that we are sharing in your sorrow. Praying the memories provide comfort in your journey through this. I’m holding you and your family in my heart.
Chasity, Jerry and Olivia Rickel
Fly high Erik. Im so glad i got to know you in highschool. Wish we could have hung out more. You were always the one to make someone laugh when they were down. I will see you again some day bud
I’m so sorry Gayle and family, the fondest memories I have loved the most of Eric were in church during children’s time watching him make his moma nervous , RIP Eric.
I hope you find peace and harmony on the other side. My dearest condolences go to your loved ones, the world will miss you dearly.
Condolences to you all. Thinking of you Ryan and Kimmie.
Rip Erik, what a huge difference this will be without you, fly high ????????
Curtis W.
Man words can’t explain how much I miss you everyday. I miss hanging out with you as much as I could. You weren’t just a friend of my but my brother. The day I met you I knew we would be brothers. Rest In Peace and fly higher then ever! I will never stop thinking of you and I know you will always have my back inside and out! Love ya bro! Your legacy will live forever!! ????????????????????????
Curtis W.
Man words can’t explain how much I miss you everyday. I miss hanging out with you as much as I could. You weren’t just a friend of my but my brother. The day I met you I knew we would be brothers. Rest In Peace and fly higher then ever! I will never stop thinking of you and I know you will always have my back inside and out! Love ya bro! Your legacy will live forever!! Missing you every day!! Rest easy king ????????????????????
Gayle and family,
So so sorry for this life altering loss.
Lauren, Ryan and family, praying for you all during this time of loss. I didn’t know Eric all that well, however hearing the stories about him from you allowed me to know him just a little. He is loved by you all so much! He will always be with you. Eric you are at peace now and will be watching over your family! ❤❤
Erik,
All of us will miss you so much. Your family was so proud of you. I’m so proud of you for graduating and hope you were excited about your plans for the future. They sounded like good ones. I am also praying for your brother,mother, niece and nephew as well as Steve and your sister-in-law. They are going to need us to love them a lot in the days ahead. We will always love you, too but you’re resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father and He will see to it that you are still cared for.- Bonny and Steve
Gayle, Steve and Alec – we want to send our prayers to you with many hugs. Erik was an awsome kid. Keep all those memories alive and he will always be watching over you. The Kellums – Kenny, Helena, Cole and Dalton
Although we didn’t know each other near the end of our journey as much as we did when we attended school together we will all truly miss you you where such a bright young man you brought happiness to us all no matter what was going on with you you where taken too early from us all and we all have are great memories with you and we all shall hold onto them I will truly miss you man fly high buddy????
Gayle and Family: EJ and Kay
I am truly sorry and send my love and prayers during this time. The service was full of Love; and very evident the bond between brothers and sisters. Erik was very much loved. In the days ahead allow the memories of the laughter and smiles out way the darkness. God’s grace is sufficient- I pray you feel his presence and the prayers that are being said to lift you up.
Dear Gayle and Alec and friends and family of Erik, I am truly sorry for the untimely death of Erik. I can only imagine what you all are going through. Please take care, your friend, Loretta O’Trimble ????