PERHAM and CARIBOU -Arline E. Akerson, 89, wife of the late Chester Akerson, died May 7, 2010, in Caribou. She was born April 3, 1921, in Caribou, daughter of the late Albin and Louise (Hanson) Edstrand. Arline devoted her life to raising her children and many foster children. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a Reach to Recovery volunteer, a member of Perham Friendship Club and for more than 50 years was a member of Extension Homemakers. Mrs. Akerson was also an RSVP knitter and served as a ballot clerk for the town of Perham for many years. She loved to spend time with her family at their camp on Mud Lake and enjoyed gardening and preserving her grown vegetables. Arline was a loving wife to the late Chester Akerson, whom she married Aug. 14, 1941. He predeceased her Jan. 24, 2010. Together they shared a bond so strong and everlasting that one without the other was not complete. They will now be joined together forever in eternity. She is survived by one son, Richard Akerson and his wife, Dorea, of Caribou and their children, Shannon, Travis and Danielle; three daughters, Kathie Woodcock and her husband, Neil, of Lancaster, Calif., and their children, Alicia and Rachael, Christine Finemore and her husband, Bim, of Bridgewater and their children, Louis and Katie, and Pamela Wilcox and her husband, Donald, of Washburn and their children, Troy and Adam; nine great-grandchildren, Tristan, Aidan, Dylan, Alicia, Eric, Kayla, Kenna, Jacob, and baby Lila; a daughter-in-law, Tina Akerson of Falmouth and her children, Linda, Lisa and Rick; three sisters, Freda Durepo of Limestone, Naida Michaud of Perham and Rita Edstrand of Caribou; and a very special best friend, Marge Dahlgren of Perham. She was predeceased by a son, Arthur; a sister, Avis Dahlgren; and a brother, Marvin Edstrand. Friends may visit with the family 1 p.m. until the time of service 2 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou, with the Rev. Lawrence Beals officiating. After the service a committal will be held for Mr. and Mrs. Akerson at Fairview Cemetery, Perham. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mrs. Akerson may do so through the American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel Good Program. Envelopes are available through the funeral home.
ARLINE E. AKERSON
