Raymond Elder Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Raymond Elder (Mancelona, Michigan), born in Deford, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 86, on December 21, 2018. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Raymond Elder or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Douglas Elder and Olive Elder (Churchill); his wife Evelyn Elder; and his siblings, Forest Elder, Richard Collins, Robert Collins and Marlene Blacker.
He is survived by: his children, Roger Elder (Renee) of Mancelona, Rodney Elder of Mancelona and Barbara Elder of Mancelona; his grandchildren, Rachel, Steven, Amber, Hannah, Abigail and Jacob; his great grandchildren, Michael, Thea, Silas and Sophia; his siblings, Lewis Collins (Janet) of Detroit and Mabel Budzinski (Sy) of Fla; his sister-in-law Betty Collins; and his significant other Kaye Welch.
