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G. Elliott Obituary

George "Tom" Thomas Elliott Commander, USN (retired), 97, long-time resident of Deerfield, passed away June 20, 2014. Survived by devoted children: Jean Elliott (Jeff Weiner); Constance (John) Palermo; Scott Elliott (Cynthia Cheski); Nancy (Christopher) Curtis: by loving grandchildren, Chester and Faith Curtis. Predeceased by beloved wife, Dorothy Fuller Elliott; parents, Charles Scott Elliott & Rachel Adams Elliott; 9 older siblings & their spouses. Born December 26, 1916, Union Star, MO. Graduated Union Star Consolidated High School, 1934 & enlisted in US Navy. Received fleet appointment to US Naval Academy, graduated 1940. WWII service on USS Enterprise (CV-6) & other ships. Retired USN, 1960. A civilian engineer with Fansteel, Marathon Electric, John Deere, & Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago, IL; retired 1981. Long-time member, lay reader & former warden of St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, Deerfield, IL; long-time member & international President of Steam Automobile Club of America. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 3, 2014, 2:00 pm with inurnment to follow at St. Gregory's, 815 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Gregory's Episcopal Church. For funeral information please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 25 to Jun. 29, 2014.

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June 29, 2014

I'm very sorry to learn of your loss. Tom and I worked closely together at Abbott for a couple of years, and I have great respect for him. The past year or so has been a rough time for your family. My sincere sympathy to all of you.

Bob Coates

June 27, 2014

June 26, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

June 25, 2014

Cherish your memories! God will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16

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