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Homer Leroy Elgin

Birth	:	14 Nov 1907 Otego, Jewell County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	16 Jan 2002 Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Mount Gravatt Cemetery and Crematorium, Mount Gravatt, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-27.5541280, 153.0659870
Plot	:	North Fraternal Row52 STBLK51 LN5
Inscription	:	We Love You Dad-Dancin' With Angels
Description	:	Note: his father name is listed incorrectly on memorial. Homer Leroy Elgin - posted Jan. 22, 2002 Homer Leroy Elgin, our precious dad and friend, went peacefully to dance with the angels on Jan. 16, 2002. He was born in Oteago, KS on Nov. 14, 1907 to Albert and Julia Davis Elgin. They came to Chelan in 1917 and then homesteaded in Riverside when Homer was a child. Later, he would move to Tacoma and marry Bernice Baker (later m: Glen Buffum). They had a son and daughter. In 1940, he married Ruth Simmons Huff and they were married for 25 years before Ruth's... Read More	Note: his father name is listed incorrectly on memorial. Homer Leroy Elgin - posted Jan. 22, 2002 Homer Leroy Elgin, our precious dad and friend, went peacefully to dance with the angels on Jan. 16, 2002. He was born in Oteago, KS on Nov. 14, 1907 to Albert and Julia Davis Elgin. They came to Chelan in 1917 and then homesteaded in Riverside when Homer was a child. Later, he would move to Tacoma and marry Bernice Baker (later m: Glen Buffum). They had a son and daughter. In 1940, he married Ruth Simmons Huff and they were married for 25 years before Ruth's passing. Homer was a devoted husband and father. He was a man of many talents, building on to their existing home. He took us kids swimming, fishing and anywhere else we wanted to go. Dad did a lot of cooking and became known for his divinity and pineapple upside-down cake. Homer married Abbie Lutz Garton on Nov. 22, 1967. They enjoyed fishing, camping and traveled to California and Alaska. Abbie passed away in 1992. Homer enjoyed hunting and fishing and tying his own flies. He enjoyed being with his hunting friends and went to Montana with his friends for a guided hunt. Homer was always active. In the 60s, he was on a bowling league. He rode in the bike-a-thon every year and was "Senior Citizen of the Year" in 1983. After his retirement in 1967, after 25 years with the City of Chelan, he continued to file saws and witch for water. Dad never met a stranger. He loved his family and his many friends he had through his water- witching and Eagles membership. He was a 60-year member of the Lake Chelan Eagles #2218. He was always there for projects, card parties and especially Friday and Saturday dances. He danced until after he was 92, when his health started to decline. Homer lived at home with a caregiver for a year before going to Entiat Valley Senior Home, where he spent the remainder of his life. Dan and Cindy Wood took exceptional care of him. His wives preceded Homer in death, as did his daughter Violet of Portland, sisters Essie and Juanita, brothers Cleo and Floyd. Survivors include his sister, Edna Todd of Puyallup; son, Don Elgin and wife Carol of Seattle; daughter, Merry Ann Gillham and husband Billy; daughter, Roberta Elgin and longtime friend Dan Lloyd of Chelan, daughter, Willa Likes and husband AC of Glenns Ferry, ID; 21 grandchildren 22 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren; a special niece and nephew, Ron and Corinne Deering of Puyallup and many, many close friends. "We love you Dad, save a dance for us." Memorials may be made to Chelan High School Music Department or FFA. Services will be conducted at the North Shore Bible Church in Manson at 2 p.m. Jan. 25, 2002 with Donn Plew officiating. Committal Service and interment will follow at Fraternal Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. Services are under the direction of Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan. Brother - Cleo Elgin

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Where is Homer Leroy Elgin's memorial?
Homer Leroy Elgin's memorial is located at: Mount Gravatt Cemetery and Crematorium, Mount Gravatt, Brisbane City, Australia.
When did Homer Leroy Elgin death?
Homer Leroy Elgin death on 16 Jan 2002 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Homer Leroy Elgin's memorial?
Latitude: -27.5541280
Longitude: 153.0659870

Family Members:

Parent

Albert H Elgin

(1875 - 1946)

Julia D Elgin

(1879 - 1973)

Spouse

Berniece Marie Baker Buffum

(1910 - 1982)

Ruth Mae Simmons Elgin

(1911 - 1966)

Abbie M Lutz Elgin

(1911 - 1992)

Siblings

Essie Hazel Elgin Deering

(1900 - 1990)

Cleo Virgil Elgin

(1905 - 1969)

Juanita Grace Elgin Pratt

(1909 - 2000)

Albert Floyd Elgin

(1911 - 1994)

Edna Alberta Elgin Todd

(1913 - 2007)

Children

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