Mrs. Joan "Joni" Palbicki Erickson age 81, of Keystone Heights

October 1, 1938 - January 25, 2020

Mrs. Joan “Joni” Palbicki Erickson, age 81, of Keystone Heights passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020, in Starke following an extended illness. She was born October 1, 1938, in Winona, Minnesota to William and Laura (Selke) Palbicki. Joni grew up in Winona where she met and married Raymond Erickson. Later, in 1971 Ray and Joni moved to Keystone Heights and launched Ray’s Electric. Joni worked at Ray’s Electric in many capacities as a vital part of the business for more than 30 years. She attended Keystone United Methodist Church and was a life member of AmVets Ladies Auxiliary. In her spare time her passion was her many flower beds and plants. She beautified her yard and home with her green thumb. Travel was another favorite past time she shared with Ray as well as golf. Many trips with their mothers led to interesting stories and lifelong memories for them all. Joni’s family always came first, she was small in stature but had the biggest heart for all. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her daughter Terry McQuinn and a brother William Palbicki. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years Raymond and their son Steven both of Keystone Heights; five siblings Mike (Jenn) Kearns of Keystone Heights, Janet (Jeff) Gilbertson of La Crosse, WI, Scotty (Lori) Palbicki, Diane Myszka and Tamie (Andy) Theisen of Minnesota along with a son in-law Brad (Donna) McQuinn. Also left behind are Joni’s precious grandchildren Brandon (Angela) McQuinn of Winona, MN, Jason (Beth) McQuinn of Newport, WA and Dylan (Tabatha) Cochran of Keystone Heights and seven great grandchildren Dominic, Chloe, Conner, Kimber, Kamden, Madison and Kase as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Also left behind are caregivers Kim Boswell and Tabitha Tennant. Joni now rests peacefully with her family in heaven. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. (352)473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com