Sig Erson's Passing

Sigurd (Sig) Harald Erson
March 22, 1930 – July 6, 2009
Born in Los Angeles, California March 22, 1930, died at home in Okeechobee, Florida July 6, 2009.

He was predeceased by
Parents: Arvid and Gudrun (Holm) Erson
Brother: Leif (Babe) Erson

He was an Army Veteran of World War II and Korean War.
He enlisted in the Army at 16 by lying about his age and spent his tour in Tokyo, Japan guarding the Imperial Palace.
He spent the Korean War at Ft. Lewis in Washington State.

He worked for Iskendarian Cams in Los Angeles until opening Sig Erson Racing Cams in 1963.

He was an avid drag racer, motorcycle trials participant and outstanding off road racer, competing in the Baja 500 and 1000 many times. He was a great sport fisherman and private pilot.

He was a founding member of SEMA (Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association, now Specialty Equipment).

After selling Sig Erson Racing Cams in 1982, he and his wife MaryAnn spent many years in Huntington Harbor, California: Kona, Hawaii and the Florida Keys.

A resident of Okeechobee, Florida for the past six years he leaves his wife of twenty-six years, MaryAnn, daughters: Ginny (Steve) Brumley of Washington State, Barbara Storm and Lynda Rubly of California, and son John of Hawaii. He leaves five grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren. Plus he leaves his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dave and Judy Rickard of Arkansas, and his loving dog, Peet.

A Celebration of his life will be held later. Donations to the Hospice of Okeechobee.

 

RIP Sig, Gods Speed, Gene Terenzio Sr.

 

Thanks for all you did Sig. God Speed. You are in good company upstairs.

 

Great job Sig, you made great contributions to drag racing.

Rest in Peace.