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Edward C. Elder
1947 - 2025
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1947
DIED
2025
Edward Elder Obituary
March 25, 1947 - August 26, 2025
San Tan Valley, Arizona - Edward C. Elder, 78, of San Tan Valley, AZ, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Born March 25, 1947, in Lock Haven, PA, the son of the late Edward C. Elder, Sr. and Sarah (Emel) Elder. He grew up in Beech Creek, PA. He worked 17 years as the marketing director at the former American Color & Chemical, Lock Haven and for 25 years as the North American Supply Chain Director at Clariant Corporation. He lived several years in Charlotte, NC. After retiring, he made his home in San Tan Valley, AZ.
Surviving are two sons, Edward Elder III and Adam Elder (Shelley); three brothers, George, William and John Elder; sister, Peg DeHaas; and four grandchildren, Addison, Michael, Leia and Molly.
Ed's message to all is "Always utilize all available resources for betterment of life!"
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Ruth Sasser
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Ed will surely be missed . I worked with Ed at (American Color and
( Sandoz)Clariant for many years. He was a joyful and great person to work with.
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