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John Elpers

Pensacola, Florida

1925 - 2017

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John Francis Elpers1925-2017Well done, good and faithful servant! On May 10, 2017, John Francis Elpers (91) passed from this life to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior. John was born May 29, 1925 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois and raised in Evansville, Indiana. The U.S. Navy brought him to...

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It´s hard to believe that it´s been seven years already, at times I miss you like it was yesterday. I know you´re always with me! I love you, Daddy. Your Daughter, Eva Marie

He was my great grandfather and I loved him I remember when he took me and my brother putt putt golfing for the first time one summer it was so fun and I will always have that great memerys and I remember holidays at his home it was fun I know he's in a better place now

Rest in peace John. You were St. Ann's Round up.

Rest in peace John. I know you are in heaven getting God's Roundup ready. Talking about St. Ann's Round up was the one thing that brought a twinkle to your eye in the nursing home. I know it meant the most to you. God knows all that you did to bring happiness and good will to all the people of Pensacola at the round up and at the lighted Christmas village you were in charge of.
I love you my friend. Pray for me. Hope to see you soon. Rest in peace. Amen.
Wild Bill Polakiewicz

Eva
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know you will miss him. We will keep you in our prayers.


Tom and Edie Johnson

I learned many things from Mr. Elphers while at St. Anne's Roundup over the years. I trusted him and his wisdom immensely. I loved to tinker as did he. This may sound silly, but Mr. Elphers taught me how to tie an extension cord to make it easier to store and I , to this day, 40+ years later, still use that method. One thingl I loved to do is detail cars even as a young teenager. I knew he respected and trusted me the day he handed me the keys to his new 1983 Cadillac Eldorado. I...

Today, Daddy is celebrating Mother's Day with Mom again and is hand delivering all my love to her! I love and miss you both so much. I know we will all be together again one day. Happy Mother's Day, Mom! Thank you for trusting me to take care of you both at your final steps as you had done my first. Love, Your Daughter, Eva Marie