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1954
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2013
Burl Elledge Obituary
Burl Lee Elledge, 58, passed away April 2, 2013 at Sanford USD Medical School after a short battle with cancer. Survivors include his wife, Donna; children, James (Katharina), Jennifer, JayDean and Joshua Elledge; three grandchildren; mother, Carol Elledge; two brothers, Steven and David; sister, Leslie Ratcliff; other in-laws and out-laws; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held 2:00pm Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Church At The Gate. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 Friday, April 5, 2013 at Heritage Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Burl Elledge
Tammy K
April 6, 2013
To the Elledge family, No words can lessen the heartache of losing your husband and father. Please know that the staff on 6000 are praying for the Lord to surround you with his Peace, Grace and Mercy.
Tammy, RN 6000 Sanford
Kim Lund Hansen
April 6, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Heart and prayers to you Donna and your entire family.
Jackie Lund
April 5, 2013
Donna and family, I am so sorry to hear of Burl's passing. Just know that he will always be with you in your heart. Remember him always and you will feel his love for you.
Betty Froehlich
April 5, 2013
Donna and family, I am sorry to hear of Burl's passing. I remember him as a warm and caring man. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God grant you peace and hope.
Sherry Haugen Weist
April 5, 2013
Donna and family. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you comfort in your time of need. Hold on closely to all the good times you had with Burl. Lots of hugs and kisses.
Sherry Haugen Weist
April 5, 2013
Donna and family - I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - The Soto's
Kristi Worden
April 5, 2013
Donna and family,
So sorry to hear about Burl and how quickly you lost him. I am also sorry I won't be able to see you this weekend. Dennis plans on coming though. Our prayers will be with you in this difficult season.
Linda Gilmore
April 5, 2013
Donna and family
My deepest sympathy and I wish I could be there but know that you are in my thought and prayers I too will miss that smiling face but remember all the good times. I know it is hard but at least he is in a better place and will be watching over you.
Gary Mark
April 4, 2013
Donna and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Burl's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Detlefsen
April 4, 2013
Donna and family,
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Be comforted by the support and kindess of your family, friends and faith.
Pat Detlefsen and Ray Campbell, Sioux Falls, SD
April 4, 2013
Donna and family
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Your family has been so special to us. We have many good memories of happy times together. God bless and comfort you at this difficult time.
Donna and Denny Waterman
Shelley Whitead
Kim and Merritte Whitead
Ashley Tucker
Glenna Farnsworth
April 4, 2013
Donna and family, I am very sadden for your loss, be assured that the angels are getting Burl all settled in and are looking out for you as well. I have no words to express my sympthany for you and your family at this time, I am sending prayers everyday in hopes that the pain of losing Burl will lessen.
Mable Wilcox
April 4, 2013
It was my privalege to be your nurse Mon. night I hope some of our coversations will help you in the days and months ahead. Trust in God. He's always available to listen. God Bless You. Mable
Ryan & Sara Grochow
April 4, 2013
We love you all very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Chad and Heather Walth
April 4, 2013
Donna and family, I am so sorry to hear the sudden loss of a wonderful husband and father. The shock is grief you are feeling is very overwhelming and we pray that each day this become a little easier. I was shocked to hear and we visited about this worry the last time I saw you. Our prayers go out to you, surround yourself with love and family.
Brynn Marohl
April 4, 2013
Donna & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melody, D.J.s Mom Hoff
April 4, 2013
Donna,and children,May the angels hold you tight in their wings,at this time of your families lose.
Sandy Aiken
April 4, 2013
Donna, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know this is a very difficult time for you but know that our prayers are with you and Burl and my Dad can now go bowling together. Sandy Aiken, Krystal, Tellisa and Everleigh
Danielle Berg
April 4, 2013
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family. I pray that all of you find peace during this difficult time.
Roxie Ebdrup
April 4, 2013
There are no words to explain...I am heartbroken for you! My deepest sympathy is sent to you during this difficult time. Hold your family close and lean on all your friends and family through the times ahead.
Sheila Van Zanten
April 4, 2013
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about Burl's death. I am here to support you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy.
Deb Corkill
April 3, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lori Parks
April 3, 2013
Donna,
My Deepest Sympathy. I am praying for you and your family. Keep faith in God and know he will carry you through.
Debbie Thonpson
April 3, 2013
Dearest Donna.
I am sorry to hear about Burl and want you to know that I have you and your family in my prayers. Miss you and I will see you on Friday and have a great big hug with your name on it. Take care, be strong and know that God, your family and friends will help get you through this difficult time.
Your Friend,
Debbie Thompson
April 3, 2013
Donna my heart is breaking for you and your family. Please now you are in our thoughts. With Deepest Sympathy.
Bob & Becky Kurtenbach
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