George "Mike" Elston

Dear Lola, Mike & Debbie...My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and yours. Your Dad and Husband was such a wonderful man. The last time I saw him we met at WalMart. There he stood with that wonderful smile and what a joy to see that he always looked the same. Such a wondeful person, one of which I will never forget. With regrets and sympathy,
Cathy Coburn Shelley

Lola, Mike, Debbie and Family,
Mike has left such joyous memories. As a wonderful part of my childhood, I remember is glorious smile and joyous personality. He gave that very special and rare gift of sincerity and friendship to so many of us. I always look forward to seeing him. My or my could he repair those old televsions.

My prayers are with you all but I know that he is with our loving Father in heaven and we will see Mike again. I can see his smile, now.
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Lola, Mike and Debbie,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is a loss for all of us. Since I have been in Eatonville a lot lately, I see Mike all the time, mostly at the Post Office. He always has a hug for me and a little chat. As long as I have know him, since 2nd Grade! he has always been a Class Act. He will be missed greatly by all. Love, JC

My prayers and thoughts go out to Mike's family at this difficult time. I have not seen Mike since I quit working at the Alder Store in 1962: he was such a welcome sight when he would come and deliver milk and ice cream to the store. Always upbeat, happy and had a huge smile on his face. Sounds like he touched many more lives than mine and let each of us with wonderful memories. May God's peace surround all of his family at this time of sadness. So Wonderful to know his journey has just begun...

I can remember my mom (Kathy Rave) telling me of the first time she met Mike. We had just moved to Eatonville. Mom and Mike were talking and mom thought that Mike must be a banker he was so dignified looking. Mike picked up a milk bottle that was near by and said "No, this is what I do for a living." In recent years he made a point of saying "Hi" to my husband Rick in the meat department at Plaza when he stopped to get ham sliced. I felt like that was a way of keeping in touch. I send my...

Mike and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember him fondly.
God bless you and your family with His comfort and peace that passes all understanding -- as He reminds you that you will see your father again.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Mike. There is never a right time to lose a parent; I'm saddened by your loss. May you receive comfort from your memories.

Mike, Rose, Debra - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. "Big Mike" was just a great guy and I loved him a lot. He always had a smile and I will never forget him. I send you my prayers and support.

Rhea Hogan Gillispie