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Merril David McElwain

Birth	:	12 Apr 1927 Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 May 2014 Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7466316, -95.7143936
Plot	:	addition 1; block 2; row 4; space 33
Description	:	Merril McElwain Published in Omaha World-Herald on May 26, 2014 McElwain, Merril Age 87 - May 22, 2014 Survived by his children, David (Karen) McElwain of Wayne, NE, Dan (Jan) McElwain of Harlan, IA, Barb (Steve) Sturgeon of Overland Park, KS, Dennis McElwain of Sioux City, IA, Douglas McElwain of Woodbine, IA, and Dana (Carol) McElwain of Fort Collins, CO. FUNERAL SERVICE at 10:30 am on Tuesday, May 27, at the Funeral Home. VISITATION with the family 5-7 pm on Monday at the Funeral Home. FOUTS FUNERAL HOME Woodbine, IA 712-647-2221 www.foutsfuneralhome.com * *... Read More	Merril McElwain Published in Omaha World-Herald on May 26, 2014 McElwain, Merril Age 87 - May 22, 2014 Survived by his children, David (Karen) McElwain of Wayne, NE, Dan (Jan) McElwain of Harlan, IA, Barb (Steve) Sturgeon of Overland Park, KS, Dennis McElwain of Sioux City, IA, Douglas McElwain of Woodbine, IA, and Dana (Carol) McElwain of Fort Collins, CO. FUNERAL SERVICE at 10:30 am on Tuesday, May 27, at the Funeral Home. VISITATION with the family 5-7 pm on Monday at the Funeral Home. FOUTS FUNERAL HOME Woodbine, IA 712-647-2221 www.foutsfuneralhome.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * http://hosting-24896.tributes.com/obituary/show/Merril-McElwain-101385161 Merril David McElwain was born in Denison on April 12, 1927, to Ora and Gladys McElwain and raised in Woodbine, where he graduated from high school in 1945. Shortly after, Merril enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving two separate stints between 1945 and 1952 on bases throughout the country, beginning with the Martin bomber plant at Offutt in Omaha. A lifelong aircraft enthusiast, he briefly attended aeronautical engineering school in southern California, where, in November 1947, he witnessed the only flight of Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose," the largest aircraft ever built. Merril later worked as a bomber mechanic at a U.S. Air Force base in Japan, where the B29s he serviced were flown to the conflict in Korea. When he left the Air Force, Merril had attained sergeant mechanic rank as a noncommissioned officer. While still in the service, stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington, he married Loie Ehlert at the United Methodist Church in Woodbine on November 19, 1950. Merril and Loie played together in the trumpet section of the Woodbine high school band. After Merril was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1952, the McElwains moved to Omaha before relocating in 1957 in Woodbine, where they raised six children. Merril worked as an Omaha steelworker and welder for many years before retiring from Paxton & Vierling in 1992. Merril was a metal sculptor who listened to classical music as he worked in his beloved shop, and his many works grace commercial establishments, homes, the cemetery, and front and backyards throughout the area. His ornamental ironworks include spiral staircases, gates, handrails, and flower hangers as well as metal art objects. He spent much of his retirement in his self-built workshop. Prior to entering the Rose Vista nursing home in October 2012, he enjoyed his later years sitting in the swing on the west side of the house and taking car rides. He died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Rose Vista in Woodbine at the age of 87 years, one month, and ten days. Merril was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers Russell and Gordon, and sister Hazel Nelson. He is survived by his children, David (Karen) McElwain of Wayne, Nebraska, Dan (Jan) McElwain of Harlan, Iowa, Barb (Steve) Sturgeon of Overland Park, Kansas, Dennis McElwain of Sioux City, Iowa, Douglas McElwain of Woodbine, Iowa, and Dana (Carol) McElwain of Greeley, Colorado; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Services Visitation Monday, May 26 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Family will receive friends 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Fouts Funeral Home 501 Normal Street Woodbine, IA (712) 647-2221 Funeral Service Tuesday, May 27 10:30 AM Fouts Funeral Home 501 Normal Street Woodbine, IA (712) 647-2221 Luncheon Tuesday, May 27 11:15 AM United Methodist Church 509 Lincoln Way Woodbine, IA (712) 647-2304 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Where is Merril David McElwain's memorial?
Merril David McElwain's memorial is located at: Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA.
When did Merril David McElwain death?
Merril David McElwain death on 22 May 2014 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Merril David McElwain's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7466316
Longitude: -95.7143936

Family Members:

Parent

Ora Walter McElwain

(1884 - 1972)

Gladys Florence Harley McElwain

(1887 - 1975)

Spouse

Loie Janice Ehlert McElwain

(1925 - 2012)

Siblings

Russel McElwain

(1906 - 1986)

Hazel E McElwain Nelson

(1908 - 1999)

Gordon Harold McElwain

(1914 - 2005)

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Coordinate: 41.7466316, -95.7143936

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16. Magnolia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6903000, -95.8799973

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18. Manteno Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

19. Doyle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

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Coordinate: 41.5782928, -95.7262192

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Coordinate: 41.6391983, -95.8938980

24. Saint Marys Cemetery
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