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G. Thomas Elliott Obituary

Elliott, Thomas "Tom" Commander, USN (retired), long-time resident of Deerfield, passed away June 20, 2014. Born December 26, 1916, Union Star, MO. Graduated from Union Star Consolidated High School, 1934, enlisted in U.S. Navy. Received fleet appointment to U.S. Naval Academy, graduated 1940. WWII service on USS Enterprise (CV-6), other ships. Retired from USN in 1960. Civilian engineering career with Fansteel, Marathon Electric, John Deere, and Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago, IL; retired 1981. Longtime member, lay reader, former warden of St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, Deerfield, IL; former member of Masonic Lodge, Deerfield, IL; longtime member and international President of Steam Automobile Club of America. 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 and Rachel Adams Elliott; 9 older siblings and their spouses. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. 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 Highland Park News from Jun. 26 to Jul. 2, 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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