Betty Jean Erickson

North Hampton - Betty Jean Erickson, 70, of North Hampton and formerly of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1953, in Portsmouth to the late John and Beverly (Larson) Lozier. She shared 30 years of marriage with her loving husband James Erickson at the time of his passing in 2003. Raised in Portsmouth, Betty graduated from Portsmouth High School with the class of 1971. Betty and James were married on New Year’s Eve 1973. They initially lived in Concord, NH, where they welcomed their children, before moving to Portsmouth and later settling in Hampton, NH. They resided in her husband’s family's beach house, which held special memories for them. Betty cherished her time there until the past year and a half when she moved to North Hampton. Betty loved the beach and found solace in watching baby seals play along the shore. In her younger years, she enjoyed the thrill of body surfing. She had a passion for reading, particularly thriller novels, and challenging herself with crossword puzzles. Betty will be remembered for her caring and selfless nature; she always put others before herself and was known as a "hot ticket". Despite facing adversity, including a battle with cancer 20 years ago, Betty showed incredible strength and resilience. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Johanna Erickson of Hampton and her beloved grandson Royce. She also leaves her sister Linda Saltamartine, many nieces and nephews, and several special lifelong friends who brought joy and companionship into her life. In addition to her husband and parents, Betty was predeceased by her son Jon Erickson, brothers James and John “Rusty” Lozier, and sister Judith Lozier. Visitation will be held from 4 PM to 6 PM on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home- Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A prayer service will be held in the funeral home immediately following visitation. A graveside service will be held the next day, Thursday, May 9, at 11 AM in Calvary Cemetery, Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention by clicking here

Betty Jean Erickson

June 8, 1953 - May 1, 2024