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Elsie Lanxon Obituary
Elsie Viola Mayhead was born in Portland, Ore., on Dec. 11, 1923, to Albert and Mary Mayhead. She married Frank Lanxon in June 1944. They moved to Alaska in 1966, and lived in Anchorage for more than 25 years before she retired from Pay N Save and moved to Ninilchik, where they spent the remainder of their lives digging clams, fishing and making friends.
Elsie was a proud and active member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a strong supporter of Ninilchik Community Library and the Ninilchik Senior Center.
Elsie loved a good joke and had a "naughty side" that she let out now and then and really gave friends a laugh.
Elsie is survived by her nephew, Stephen Hertner of Troutdale, Ore.; nieces, Dawn Haller of Oregon City, Ore., Lynne Applegate of Sumpter, Ore., and Darcy Lewis of Battle Ground, Wash.; 12 great-nieces and -nephews; 15 great-great-nieces and -nephews; and her very special friend, Amy Garroutte of Ninilchik. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; her parents; sisters, Frances and Anne; brother, Charles; and her beloved four-legged pooch, Chico.
At her request, there will be no service. Her cremains will be scattered at a later date. For those who wish, donations can be made in her memory to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 18, P.O. Box 39077, Ninilchik, AK 99639.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elsie Lanxon
Diane Omnes Lanxon
June 10, 2019
You will be missed. Loved spending time with you. RIP
June 10, 2019
Will miss you Else and your sense
Of humor. May you rest in peace.
June 6, 2019
Elsie worked at University Pay-n-Save in Anchorage in the pharmacy with my dad John O'Brien. I know they always had a great friendship. My condolences.
June 1, 2019
My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May your cherished memories created, brighten your days and help sustain you at this time. John 6:40 gives much comfort by looking forward to Jesus promise of seeing your love one again
Shelia
May 31, 2019
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength and the memories bring you peace. Hosea 13:14
a c
May 31, 2019
To family and friends
My heart and prayers are with the family during this time of bereavement. Share the happier days with family and friends, and call on the God of Tender Mercy for strength and a peaceful future. Please accept his comfort, Isaiah 40:29
May 30, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
May 30, 2019
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1.
Bona M
May 30, 2019
In this difficult time, may Gods loving arms support and comfort Elsies family and friends.. Hosea 13:14
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