Jerry E. Elward

Jerry Elward Obituary

JERRY E. ELWARD, 71, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a Tool Maker with Dana Corp. for 20 years and an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Linda J. of Fort Wayne; daughters, Cynthia (Penn) Amber, Suzette Moore and Teresa Harmeyer, all of Fort Wayne; sons, David (Yogi) Elward, Richard Eckert, Dean Eckert and Michael Eckert, all of Fort Wayne; brothers, Louis Elward of Camarilio, Calif. and Robert Elward of Coldwater, Mich.; sister, Marilyn Eckert of Cottonwood, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Service is 10 a.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Calling is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, with Vigil Service at 4:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to St. Therese Catholic Church.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 17, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Elward

10 Entries

Jeremy Harmeyer

September 21, 2004

for those of you who know me, you know that i never really had a father growing up. so over the years i've had other male figures fill in for the role. my granpa was one of them. so i will not only mourn him as one of the best men i've ever known but also as a grandpa and a father. Some family trees bear an enourmous crop of nuts and we've lost one of the best, rarest, and funniest nuts that we have. i will always miss you and all of the memories we've shared but death ends a life, not a relationship so we can always share those. Go Cubs and HOOOOOOLY COW!!

Nikki Elward

September 19, 2004

Still missing you Grandpa. It was nice to see you today, one last time. It made me cry so hard, but you did look peaceful. That let me know you were right where God wanted you to be, Looking over all of us watching us and our children grow. I have so much to remember from you, and as you being my favorite Grandpa, I will always love you and still hold that place for you right in my heart. I love you again,

Shontael Wanjema (Elward)

September 17, 2004

PaPaw,

I know your life has touched us all. We all loved your joy, humor, and caring. I don't know my favorite memory or time with you but I do know that you always had a way of making every person you were with feel like they were the most important person to you. This is truly a gift. I can still feel the way you would hug my neck, kiss my cheek and tell me how you loved me. I hope that you could feel all the love and admiration from us for your presence. I will continue to defend all your stories as being the God's Honest Truth, because after all you would never lie to me would you? And I am sure that if i asked you now how you were doing, for once you wouldn't say "not as good as you." I thank God for every moment and memory I have with you in it. Till we meet again, I love you.

Shontael

Jerry & Phyllis Elser

September 17, 2004

Linda and family,

We are so sorry that you have lost your husband and best friend but God had some plans and Jerry was included in those plans, whether it be for his being a golfing partner or just to spread a little cheer and a smile around up there. He will be missed and we are so glad that we were able to visit with the both of you before we left. Love to you and if you need a place to relax please make our home your home for ever how long you want. May he rest in peace.

James McKain

September 17, 2004

Joining this family a few years ago, I met a man who radiated with happiness and warmth. His open arms welcomed me, and his passion for the Chicago Cubs and golf spawned the creation of countless memories we'll always carry. My (seemingly routine) visits to Canterbury were either to fix his computer, beat grandma and Amber in SkipBo, or play the back 9. It's funny how I never got tired of any of those, and wish now I only had more time to do them again. I guess that's the effect a great person will have on someone.

The McKain Family

September 17, 2004

I will always remember Jerry for his wonderful smile. He seemed to radiate great warmth for individuals inside himself, which was obvious to others outwardly in his smile.

I know that he welcomed and cared for James, as a grandfather in all ways, nothing less. He was a wonderful man. We all loved to be with him, and will miss him dearly.

Nikki Elward

September 17, 2004

It's so hard to belive Grandpa is gone, but I know he will never be forgotten. I remember so much about him, and I still think I'm in shock and it just doesn't seem real to me. I've never imagined life without him, but I know God just need another smile and golfer in heaven. I see him shining down on us, and I know he has made it to his place of rest, and everyone here loves and misses him dearly. Holidays won't be the same, but I know they will go on with stories that Grandpa would tell us that I know we will all pass on to our children. I miss you dearly Grandpa, but I know you are looking down smiling, and watching over every single one of us.

Amber McKain

September 17, 2004

My grandfather was the funniest man that I knew and will probably ever know. He always had a joke on hand and was ready to tell you another story, even if you had already heard it many times before. In this family we all get our sense of sarcasm and occasional sense of forgetfulness honestly from grandpa, but we love him for it anyway. Please join in the remembering of his memory the way that he would have wanted it, with a funny story or a 'have I ever told you about'.... We love you very much and we will all miss you dearly. Spend time with those you love because you never know when you'll miss the chance for those last nine holes. Amber

Heather Graham

September 17, 2004

Death is nothing at all,

I have only slipped into the next room

I am I and you are you

Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Call me by my old familiar name,

Speak to me in the easy way which you always used

Put no difference in your tone,

Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.

Let my name be ever the household world that it always was,

Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant.

It it the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity.

Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?

I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near,

Just around the corner.

All is well.

By Henry Scott Holland

1847-1918

Canon of St Paul's Cathedral

Julie Niles

September 17, 2004

Dear Teresa and Family,

Celebrate your Dad's life. He was a wonderful man from what you've told me about him. His spirit is always with you. May he continue to enjoy peace in the everlasting light and warmth of Heaven.

Your friend,

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