I was sorry to hear of your passing. You probably wouldn't remember me since it has been years since I had seen you. 
Betsy, I am hoping you get this message. I have thought about you for years. After leaving Money Mailer, I lost track of many people. I remember staying with you for several weeks in 1986. My heart aches for you. I hope all the wonderful memories of your beautiful daughter provide you some comfort.

I have so  cherished memories of swing dancing  with Ericka. ❤️ Her smile shined across the entire room. All the late nights dancing and midnight IHOP dining will be missed. She is a song on our hearts and the beat in our step as we dance in her honor Forever. 

I meet Ericka at Chino Valley Brewery a few months after they opened. One of my favorite memories was just her birthday she and Jeff had been out and stopped by the brewery. Matt and Orginal Ray we’re behind the bar, Kevin and I were there drinking. We decided to go to another bar for a drink. Jesse’s girl came on we changed the Lyrics to “Jeffery’s Girl”.  She was fun to be around, I will miss her. 

Ericka... We had a so many great times together. So glad for all the chats about beer at Marinello. I wouldn't have had a passion for beer if it wasn't for you. So glad for us finally hanging out and getting close and becoming friends. So glad for all the drunken fun we took part with you. So happy to have been your karaoke partner on many duets. So happy to been a part of your wedding. Can't wait to catch up with you in heaven. You will be missed so much until that day. Counting down until we hangout at the Screaming Chicken and Octoberfest in Heaven. Keep the beer cold and the Office pizza ready for us. Love you friend.

Ericka was truly an amazing women. Although or friendship was short (3 years) we had the best time ever. We were living our best life, traveling anywhere and everywhere. She was so smart, help our trivia team a float. We had the best long talks, belly laughs and cat naps! Life will never be the same without her. But she will always be right there with us on all of our adventures. As long as we have music and have her all time favorite songs, Ericka will always be there. I love and miss you dearly. 

A mother could not have asked for a more thoughtful and loving daughter. We have had our share of ups and downs,  but the good times definitely outweighed the bad. You grew up to become a neautiful woman who was very special. You touched some many lives and will be greatly missed, as well as remembered. You loved life and lived it to the fullest. It's hard to believe that you are really gone. There are so many great memories - being a Money Mailer baby and then years later working there; the picnic in the livingroom; watching Bill Cosby with Korina; losing both of you at the beach; your 16th birthday party and the games we played; the stripper who everyone told to put his clothes back (LOL). The world will be a little sadder without you but we will see each other again. I love you with all my heart. Mom

I do not even know which memory to start with, we had so many amazing memories and adventures, it's ridiculous. I cannot begin to say how blessed I have been to know such a sweet, caring and funny women, you my dear are one of a kind. I am so thankful to have crossed paths with you at Marinello. Some of my favorite memories are us laughing hysterically, remember- the poop knife, flintstone, pants down, Bongo Johnny's, Chill Bar being the common denomentaor, Shocktop (your favorite, not), no pants at the Screaming Chicken and the list can go on and on. I could always count on you for tears of laughter no matter what we were doing. I will miss your silly personality and you sayings such as: "100%," "That's a hard no" and "Sir!" on the regular. I will miss your GIFS (now I know that ours were never as good as Jeffs but we always gave it a good try). I will miss Ocktoberfest with you, it won't be the same without you bobsledding on the floor and us people watching everyone, let's get real, people were mainly watching Jeff and Brad lead the group last time we are there but we had an amazing time.  How else do I say that I will miss everything about you and although things will never be the same, I hope that you are truly in paradise enjoying a tiki drink and having a great time. You'll always be on our adventures, we will never forget you dear friend. Until we meet again, I love and miss you dearly. 
-Kristin

OBITUARY

Ericka Lynn Stielau

July 5, 1982 – February 19, 2019

Draper Mortuary

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