She was proceeded in death by parents: Kenneth and Anna Douglass; step-father Harry Stahl; sisters: Millie, Marion, Strom; Infant son Richard and daughter Dorothy Barnett.
Gail was raised in Lebec, Ca and was the 4th oldest of 7 siblings. In 1964 she married the love of her life Richard. Later that year they had their daughter Dorothy, who was daddy’s little tom boy and shooting partner, then in 1968 they had Marie, who was there little runner and music player.
Gail had a love for sports and music. Being a band booster parent and traveling with the Golden Empire Youth Band was her joy. She was so happy to see music carried on into high school with two of her grandkids. Her Family was the center of her life and being involved was the highlight of her life.
She worked for the Beardsley School District 20 plus years has a structural aide/Librarian till being put on medical disability. She came to love every single student she worked with and was loved by all her piers. Besides working for the school, she was a Brownie, Bluebird and Girl Scout Leader.
Survived by her husband of 54 years Richard Erickson; daughter Marie Isbell and husband Kirk, grandson Eric; sister Anna Douglass; brother Scott Douglass and wife Lynn and sister Debbie Douglass. She is also survived by two grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Special thanks to Dr Ju Hwan Lee at BFMC, Dr Robert Laughlin and staff at Pulmonary Specialist for the wonderful care he gave to her these past 25 years and the amazing staff at San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation for there care while there.
Funeral service: Sunday, February 25,2018 @11AM
Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary
9101 Kern Canyon Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Graveside service only.
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