April Reda Elgin

April Reda Elgin, 25, of Burlington, died Thursday, March 17, 2005, in Keokuk as the result of an automobile accident. Born April 8, 1979, in Peoria, IL she was the daughter of Larry and Caroline Nichols Elgin. She married Scott Christofferson on January 10, 1996, in Burlington. They later divorced. Mrs. Elgin was a Homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed dancing, playing bingo, hanging out with her friends and spending time with her children. Survivors include one son, Scott Edward "C.J." Christofferson, Jr. of Greenville, TX and one daughter, Aiyana La Sue Christofferson of Greenville, TX; her father Larry Elgin of Macon County, MO; her mother, Caroline Williams of Burlington; foster parents, Andy and Elizabeth Judd of Burlington; several brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Services will be held concurrently with her best friend Matthew Wade Klaus-Wasson who also died in the accident. Visitation will begin after 9:00 AM Sunday, March 20, at the Hass-Thielen Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until a Celebration of Life Service at 4:00 PM. The Graveside Committal Service for Miss Elgin will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 21, at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial has been established.