Erica Dawn Tyson

Erica Dawn Tyson was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 31, 1984 and passed away at home in Menifee, California on January 9, 2023. Erica was the middle child of three, born two years after her older sister Latia, and one year twelve days before her only brother Eric II. The three of them were banded together while traveling with her military parents from Hawaii, through Guam, San Diego, back to Hawaii, Japan, and San Diego.

She attended elementary school in Hawaii, middle school in San Diego, she graduated High School at West Valley High. She continued her education at Mt San Jacinto Community College. Ultimately obtaining her medical assistant degree at Brightwood College. Erica enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. Her main focus in life was taking care of her son Jayden. She worked very hard to support him as he excels in academics, band, and sports. She was a huge fan of basketball and absolutely loved watching her son’s games. Erica was very outgoing and joyful. She was able to make anyone laugh and was famous for giving everyone she loved nicknames.

She is survived by her son Jayden Tyson; parents Sherry & Eric Tyson; brother Eric II (Jessica); Sister Latia (Olmo); nephews & niece Omal, Eric III, Isaac, Enzo, Olmo Jr. & Almarie; aunts Naomi, Vicky, & Donna; and uncles Leon, Michael, & Larry. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Leon & Betty Mallory, and R.L. & Marlena Tyson; and her uncle Michael.

A Little While

Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow,
But remember me in every tomorrow…
Remember the joy, the laughter,
the smiles,
I’ve only gone to rest a little while.
Although my leaving
causes pain and grief
My going has eased my hurt
And given me relief.
So dry your eyes and remember me,
Not as I am now, but as I used to be.
Because I will remember you all
And look on with a smile.
Understand in your hearts
I’ve only gone to rest a little while.
 

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