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Dora Lavina Denton Elston

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Birth	:	24 Feb 1924 Monon, White County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	2 Mar 2020 West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4686012, -86.9377975
Plot	:	Garden Bldg 1, Side A, Level 3
Description	:	WEST LAFAYETTE - Dora Lavina Elston, 96, of West Lafayette, passed away at her residence 9:30 AM Monday March 2, 2020. She was born in Monon, IN February 24, 1924, the daughter of the late Ben and Mae Peregrine Denton, and attended White and Jasper County Schools. Her marriage was to William D. Elston at Valparaiso, IN, October 25, 1942, and he preceded her in death August 1, 2010. Dora had resided in the Lafayette area since 1954, moving from the Winamac and Star City, IN, areas. Dora was employed as a cook on the Purdue University campus at... Read More	WEST LAFAYETTE - Dora Lavina Elston, 96, of West Lafayette, passed away at her residence 9:30 AM Monday March 2, 2020. She was born in Monon, IN February 24, 1924, the daughter of the late Ben and Mae Peregrine Denton, and attended White and Jasper County Schools. Her marriage was to William D. Elston at Valparaiso, IN, October 25, 1942, and he preceded her in death August 1, 2010. Dora had resided in the Lafayette area since 1954, moving from the Winamac and Star City, IN, areas. Dora was employed as a cook on the Purdue University campus at the Fowler House and Fowler Court, retiring in 1989. She was a member of Weaver Chapel United Methodist Church and enjoyed quilting, cooking and baking. Surviving are three daughters, Katherine Flanagan of East Holden, ME; Nancy Verrill (Bruce) of Exeter, ME; Rebecca McDougal (Michael) of Montpelier, IN; and a son, Daniel Elston of West Lafayette, IN. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. Friends may call at the Weaver Chapel United Methodist Church, West Lafayette from 9:30 AM until the service at 10:30 AM Saturday March 7, Rev. Craig LaSuer officiating. Entombment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Weaver Chapel United Methodist Church. c/o Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home - Lafayette, IN ©2020 Legacy.com. All rights reserved. Contributor: Vonda J Dowell (46922561)

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Dora Lavina Denton Elston death on 2 Mar 2020 in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 40.4686012
Longitude: -86.9377975

Family Members:

Parent

Benjamin Ezekiel Denton

(1881 - 1963)

Ora Mae Peregrine Denton

(1884 - 1981)

Spouse

Siblings

Eva Marie Denton Potts

(1904 - 1970)

Ida May Denton Bulington

(1906 - 1996)

Owen Benjamin Denton

(1907 - 1985)

Oscar Merle Denton

(1909 - 1994)

Lester Kenneth Denton

(1912 - 1998)

Lloyd Truman Denton

(1914 - 1985)

Dortha Fae Denton Parker

(1920 - 1999)

Ima Jean Denton Waymouth

(1927 - 2009)

Ivan Carl Denton

(1929 - 1929)

Mary Cathran Denton

(1931 - 1931)

Patricia Ann Denton Tiede

(1933 - 2007)

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Coordinate: 40.4686012, -86.9377975

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Coordinate: 40.4679985, -86.9616089

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Coordinate: 40.4252625, -86.9146957

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13. Tippecanoe County Poor Farm Cemetery #2
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Coordinate: 40.4369700, -86.8836600

14. Burnett Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5035706, -86.8866882

15. Greenbush Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4315872, -86.8854294

16. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4326744, -86.8797073

17. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 40.4202900, -86.8902520

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Coordinate: 40.4486900, -86.8621400

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Coordinate: 40.4208600, -86.8869900

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Coordinate: 40.4459686, -86.8620529

21. Sand Ridge Cemetery
West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4081001, -86.9661026

22. Pet Haven Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5049350, -86.8681260

23. Tippecanoe County Historical Association Archives
Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, USA
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