Photo courtesy of Stumpff Funeral Home - Crane
Feb 3, 1929 - Apr 13, 2020
Forever in my heart. A ledgen. He taught me how to watch for wildlife. Not as a hunter but as a love for it. Thank you Pops. I love you and miss you.
Cheryl Rhody
April 19, 2020 | Marshfield, MO
Grandpa we take care of our thank you for instilling that in me I love you and I will see ya later.
Andrea Elder
April 18, 2020 | Reeds Spring, MO | Grandchild
Brought me many coons for bbqing
Lisa Copilevitz
April 17, 2020 | Hollister, MO | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Arthur was a wonderful man and will truly be missed.
SANDY CRANE
April 16, 2020 | STRAFFORD, MO | Family
What was once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us - Helen Keller
I am so sorry for your loss and sending all my love.
Sincerely,
Sarah Bainter
Sarah Bainter
April 16, 2020 | Vancouver, WA
I didn't know Arthur too well, but every time I did see him, I was greeted with a smile. He was so easy to talk to, and I always enjoyed my time around him. He left a wonderful legacy that will continue to go on. I love you guys!
Tiffany Dabney
April 16, 2020 | Hernando, MS | Friend
Arthur was a great story teller he will be missed ! Prayers to the family
Robbie and Edith Back
April 16, 2020 | Reeds Spring, MO | Friend
I have very fond and loving memories of pops, he and mema were always very loving and caring. I will miss him dearly.
Chad Mavis
April 15, 2020 | Chattanooga, TN | Family
Sorry for your loss.
Penny Melton
April 15, 2020 | Billings, MO | Friend
Arthur James Elder age 91 was born in Taney County, MO on February 3, 1929 and departed this life on April 13, 2020.
Arthur was a lifelong resident of the Reeds Spring area. He was a member of the Laborers’ Union of Springfield and worked as a heavy construction worker on road crews.
He was a member of the NRA and the Trappers Association. With a love of the outdoors he was a “legend” as an avid hunter and trapper. Arthur loved to mentor and teach the younger generation all about hunting and trapping, encouraging them to keep up these traditions.
Arthur and his wife, Truda loved Bluegrass music and years ago would often load up and meet friends at Bluegrass Festivals.
When not out in the woods he could often be found at Dinky’s Diner drinking coffee and swapping stories.
Arthur is preceded in death by his parents, William “Bill” Elder and Pearl (Brown) Little; one son, Howard Ray Elder; one grandson, Richard Preston Elder; one granddaughter, Melissa Sheridan; five brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Truda Reva (Tennison) Elder; two sons, Randy Joe Elder and wife, Norma and Dwight James Elder and wife, Marsha, both couples of Reeds Springs, MO; one sister, Norma Phillips of Scappose, OR; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 9 great great grandchildren.
Arthur (aka Pops) to those closest to him leaves behind a host of beloved nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Graveside service for Arthur will be held Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the Eisenhour Cemetery Spokane, MO at 2:00 p.m. with Tom Potter officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.
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