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Elbert Deese Obituary
Elbert was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, L. Louise Stone; granddaughter Tiffany C. Deese; his parents, Henry E. Deese and Mary M. Brewer; brothers Leroy Gulledge; and Carl Deese and sisters Odessa Wallace, Ethel Mae Deese, Kathleen Self and Nellie Brown.
Elbert is survived by his wife, Barbara Roy Deese of Yuma, AZ; daughter, Cathy Deese of Stockton ,MO; son, Everette (Maribeth) Deese of Brownsville, TX; daughter, Lynn (Robb) Taylor of Orem, UT; sons, Tom and Roy (Dea) Olsen both of San Diego, CA; son Joel (Cathy) Deese of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Bobbie (Sam) Harper of Everson, WA; son, LeGrand (Lisa) Deese of Birmingham, AL; daughter, Rachel (Tim) Sorenson of Olympia, WA; brothers, Frank and Wade (Nancy) Deese both of AZ; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; 30 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Elbert was a retired nuclear welder from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA. His welding skills were of the highest quality in both function and art; his work ethic second to none.
Elbert enjoyed restoring vintage automobiles, particularly his '56 Chevy Pick-up and his '72 Monte Carlo. He had a passion for the music of George Strait and was often teased about his "groupie" status. He was a dedicated Mariners fan and enjoyed attending spring training. Elbert and Barbara have a "second family" of four Shih Tzu dogs and four rescued cats.
Elbert had a love for travel and especially for meeting people on the road. He was known as a friend too many and a stranger to few. His smile will remain in the minds and hearts of all who love him. Above all Elbert had a deep and profound testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a love for his Savior, Jesus Christ.
A memorial will be held in Yuma, AZ in the fall. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to "Hospice of Yuma" and suggest that donations to them can be made in Elbert's name. Phone: 928.343.2222 Toll Free: 877.343.2226 http://www.hospiceofyuma.com/
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April 19, 2011
Uncle Elbert, you were always very kind to me..I remember when we lived with you for awhile. You had a BIG HEART for your family. Please give all the family there with you a great big hug from all of us left behind until we meet again. Your Niece, Freda (Self) Westnedge
Robert Wanner
April 18, 2011
Barbara, our prayers are with you and you family. We enjoyed your visits to our home during the winter. We will miss Elbert very much. When we got down here in Yuma, we always wanted to visit you both. Elbert always had a smile from ear to ear. We always considered him a great friend.
Love you
Bob & Marcia Wanner
Betty Adsero
April 17, 2011
Barbara we are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express our feelings but Elbert will be missed. Bruce and Betty Adsero
Cathy Deese
April 17, 2011
Cathy Deese
Dad I love you so much and am so happy I was there with you to share your last days on this earth. Thank you for all you gave to us and others.Peace be with you and never stop learning! We'll keep in touch with Barb,we love her so much . Carry on the work you did here,for it is never really finished is it.Love,Your first born.
Mickey Deese
April 17, 2011
Love you grampa
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