Jo-Ann K. Tidquist

Jo-Ann Karen Tidquist, 81, of Blair, died Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the Grand View Care Center in Blair.

Jo-Ann was born August 25, 1938, in Chicago, IL., to Eric and Lilly (Berg) Erickson. She married Glen Tidquist, August 30, 1957, in Crystal Falls, MI. They were later divorced.

Jo-Ann worked at various factories and also house cleaning. She was a CNA at Grand View Care Center in Blair for numerous years. Jo-Ann loved traveling, going fishing, Swedish weaving, growing various house plants and spending time with her family and friends. 

Jo-Ann is survived by her four children: Thomas (Deb) Tidquist of Independence, Tamara (Frankie) Soto of Abbotsford, Steven (Debbie) Tidquist of Blair and George Tidquist of Blair; a brother, Roy (Tammy) Erickson of Port Richey, FL.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a special friend, Ken Tjoflat of Ettrick; and a brother-in-law, Gary Tidquist of Blair.

In addition to her parents and ex-husband, Jo-Ann was preceded in death by her sister, Joy Carey.

Funeral services were held Monday, February 24, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at Jack Funeral Home in Blair. Pastor Anna Sorenson officiated. Friends could call from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Burial will be at French Creek Lutheran Cemetery in rural Ettrick at a later date.

A celebration of Jo-Ann’s life will be held at a later date.