John Elder's obituary , Passed away on December 29, 2019 in La Junta, Colorado

John Elder

July 24, 1936 - December 29, 2019 (83 years old)

La Junta, Colorado

John Elder's obituary , Passed away on December 29, 2019 in La Junta, Colorado

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Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel

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John Elder

July 24, 1936 - December 29, 2019 (83 years old)

La Junta, Colorado

John Elder Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Elder (La Junta, Colorado), born in Las Animas, Colorado, who passed away at the age of 83, on December 29, 2019. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Elder to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John F. Elder and Dorothy Elder (Bruchmiller); his stepmother Ruby Elder; and his nephew Mark Elder. He is survived by: his wife Virginia Elder of La Junta, Colorado; his daughters, Jerri Carey (John) of California, Jeannette Lant (Ken) of Colorado and Johanna Niehage (Kent) of Kansas; and his siblings, Bill Elder (Jean) of Colorado and Iris House (Mike) of Idaho. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, many other relatives and a host of friends.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Casa Del Sol Landscape Fund or the charity of donor's choice in care of Horber Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 431, Las Animas, Colorado, 81054.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel



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