Eldon E. Stires

July 14, 1934 - April 17, 2014

BORN

July 14, 1934

DIED

April 17, 2014

FUNERAL HOME

Porter-Tidd Funeral Home - Mt. Sterling

331 West Main Street

Mount Sterling, Ohio

Eldon Stires Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 19, 2014.

ELDON E. STIRES
MT. STERLING - Eldon E. Stires, 79, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at his residence.
He was born July 14, 1934, in Pickaway County, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Mabel (Riley) Stires.
He was retired from 35 years at Westinghouse. Member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Union No. 476). Employed by Pleasant Township for 14 years. An avid fisherman and hunter.
Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Willis, William, Robert, Pearl, Ronald and Seymour Lee; sister, Mary Lou (Stires) Ladley; and granddaughter, DeAnn DeBois.
Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Janet; sons, Terry (Kim) Stires, Tim (Dee) Stires; daughters, Lane (Walter) Freeman, Donna (Bruce) Samons; 9 grandchildren, Joseph and Wesley Samons, David, Ashley, Cheyenne Stires, Michael, Amanda, Tara and Kristen Stires; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 331 W. Main St., Mt. Sterling. Rev. Dortha Ross officiating with the interment following in Waterloo Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, April 21.
Online condolences to www.tiddfuneralservices.com.

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August 23, 2014

Donna Stires Samons

I still miss my Dad. I can't believe he's gone. I Love You! Dad

June 2, 2014

Donna Stires Samons

Fathers day is coming up. What I would do to have my Dad here. To give him a kiss and a hug. To just sit and talk to him. My Dad was always ready to have fun making someone happy. He never thought about his self. I will think of something special to do for him because he is special to me. I Love and Miss Dad. I think about you every day! What I would do to have you back.

April 23, 2014

Terri Kean

Donna,

I am sorry about your loss. I remember how you would always be telling me stories about your weekend or your holiday shutdown and every time there was a story about Mom and Dad coming over, or going out to get something to eat or going to Mom and Dads. You are truly blessed to have 2 parents that stayed together for so long and to have so many memories of them in your life. Think about the positive and stay strong! Let me know if there is anything I can do for you! Take care my friend!

April 22, 2014

Donna Stires-Samons

My Dad was the Greatest! Always there for me and ready for an adventure. Always a smile. Even when he was sick he was still ornery. I will Miss seeing him! But I feel him with me. I thought he would be here forever. My Dad was so many things to me. To many to to list. To the Greatest Dad ever. I Love You! And Miss You so much!

April 21, 2014

Toni Dodge

My regrets to the entire Stires family.

April 21, 2014

Sherry McGath/Slagle

Sorry for your loss. I was a friend of the family years ago. May you find peace and comfort during your time of loss.

April 20, 2014

May the love of friends and family be there for you during this time of grieving.

April 20, 2014

Kathy Powers

Sorry for your loss Donna. My prayers go out to you and your Family. I know it is one of the hardest things you will ever face and I feel your pain. Take care.

April 20, 2014

rachel rheinscheld

Eldon was a very kind hearted man. He will be greatly missed.

April 19, 2014

Ashley Stires

My Pa was a special man. I have so many good memory's of him and stories to tell. He truly was "One of a kind" and he will be missed dearly by many. I'll be thinking go you;) all my love!!

Posted by Ashley Stires

April 19, 2014

paula taylor

He was a good man he was a friend to every one
He was someone. You could talk to RIP pa

April 19, 2014

Terry Stires

My father was a mentor and molder. He was also a friend and companion. The things I love in life we had in common. His love for children. His love of animals. And his love for the great outdoors. Hunting,fishing,gardening and so many others. He never met a stranger. He took people as they are. No matter their walks of life. He taught me to keep my chin up. And how to be strong. And he is not gone. He is in my heart and memories.

April 18, 2014

Cheyenne Stires

Eldon was my grandp! He was always there for me when I was sick and in the hospital?? he came to my house every weekend since I was little!!! I will miss you pa???? rest in peace

April 18, 2014

J Lane Stires DuBois-Freeman

I will miss my Dad greatly in the coming years, he was always there when I needed him, was my rock when I lost my only child too soon, and never stopped being concerned for my well-being. He put on a tux for my wedding, even though he didn't think he was a tuxedo kind of guy, and danced the father daughter dance with me, even though he couldn't dance a step. All because it would make me happy...That was a long time ago, but it seems like a very short time to me. I love him dearly, and he'll be in my thoughts forever...

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