Harry Elder Obituary

FOREST HILL, MD. - Harry H. Elder Jr., 91, of Forest Hill, Md., passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Gilchrist Center in Towson, Md.

Born in Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Harry and Tyra Elder, and husband of the late Eloise Elder. Mr. Elder is survived by a daughter, Judy A.b Borns, of Forest Hill, Md.; four grandchildren, Tina, Lisa, Michael, and Christina; and by nine great-grandchildren, Luke, Lilly, and Henry Dippel; Austin, Shane, and Haley Borns; Zachary, Zoey, and Eloise Sayles.

He lived in Delaware, Ohio, for most of his life, but came to Harford County, Md., for the last 10 years to enjoy time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked as a train engineer from the age of 19 until he retired at the age of 65.

Visitation was at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Forest Hill, Md. on Monday, April 7, 2014 from 12:30-1 p.m. Services were held at the church on Monday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Stephen Sutton officiating. Interment was at Highview Memorial Gardens in Fallston, Md.

Those who desire may contribute to Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, Md. 21031.

Memory tributes may be sent to the family at comasfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Delaware Gazette from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2014.
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Dear Judy,
My thoughts and prayers remain with you during this sad time. Your parents will always be part of my memories from St Mary's, they were always present at our various activities, so kind to all of us. They were so proud of you and your family and I'm sure you celebrated many wonderful times together! May your memories comfort you and may God grant you the blessing of a peaceful heart until you meet again.
Fondly, Carole (Galluzzo) Piper

Carole Piper

April 28, 2014

Judy:
Our deepest sympathy. Your Mother & Father have been friends with my parents & to my sister, Ann, & me our whole lives. The memories are too extensive to even expound upon. I cherish the memories, Judy, what a blessing!
Barney & Debbie Lyons

April 14, 2014

I can see a joyful reunion in Heaven as Harry is back with Eloise; they were a wonderful couple who I will always remember with great admiration.

Jo Ann Cubberly

April 13, 2014

Oh I don't even know where to start. The love I have and all of the Flahive's have for Harry Elder is not even able to be put in to words. Judy, you, your mom and dad were the loves of our life growing up and such a support when our lives fell apart with the loss of our mother. We love you dearly and am so glad now that Harry and Eloise can be together again!! God Bless. We will keep you all in our prayers.. Love Steve and Babs

Babs Flahive Farkasovsky

April 9, 2014

Judy and Families, I send love and prayers to you all and God be with you in this time of sorrow. Judy, you were my Sponsor for my Confirmation at St. Mary's in Delaware. I think of you often and thank you for being my Sponsor. I have followed the Lord and have a Beautiful and Wonderful Life with the Lord. I pray He is with you in your heart and God's Grace with you and your families. Loved your Mom as my 4th. grade teacher also...She was a Beautiful Woman and Teacher. I have a FB and would love for you to see my Family as I am very Blessed and I see you are also. Judy, thank you again for your wonderful caring at a precious time in my life. Love in Jesus, Sherrie Bargdill Weiser. You may look at my site as I am proud of what God has done.

Sherrie Bargdill Weiser

April 9, 2014

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