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for Alexander Elischer
Joelle Steele
August 24, 2024
Mr. Elischer taught me to drive in 1969. I have never forgotten how kind and patient he was with me, an 18 year-old girl, who was afraid to sit behind the wheel. Today, I always remember all the defensive driving techniques he taught, and now I love to drive. Thank you Mr. Elischer.
Ann Marie
April 14, 2007
Hard to believe it's been a year since you left us. I know you are very proud of Sheila and how she has kept your legacy alive! Until we see you again.
April 13, 2007
Goodbye Alex,
Beverly McCray
December 7, 2006
Sheila & Family:
Sheila I just heard of Alex's passing.Alex taught me to drive many years ago, them I worked at the Form Street address . My prays are with you and your family
Naomi Watson
July 31, 2006
It's taken me some time to put my thoughts together for this, and I am not sure I could ever really sum up how special Alex was. Describing what a warm person he was would be impossible without making countless references to the love I saw expressed for his family.
Kira was my first and best friend and remains my oldest friend to date. We have known each other since kindergarten, and we often say "we knew each other before we were born" because my mom knew her dad in high school.
Growing up, Alex was the tall, handsome bearded funny guy who always had a special sparkle in his eyes...and that sparkle seemed to light up most when he looked at his beloved, Sheila.
I know that losing a parent or losing a spouse strikes at the heart of one's being and leaves an emptiness that will never really be filled...I just hope and pray that the space that is left by his departure will be at least half-filled with the memories of a wonderful man, because I am sure he is busy in heaven filling the rest with his continued love for you all.
Jack Little
April 24, 2006
To all Elischer Family members.
My whole heartful sympathy to you all. I worked for Alex back in the 1980s as a classroom instructor and driving instructor. Mrs. Elischer and I used to travell together to San Jose to become instructrs for Alex's school. Alex was a good man and understanding person. He had more patience than I did for a driving instructor. Mr. Elischer was an institution of the Salinas Valley. He will be missed greatly
To the family, hang in there.
Pamela Zollinger
April 22, 2006
To the Elischer family,
My husband, myself and our daughter are so very sorry for your loss. Alex was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by his family and so many of his friends he has made through the years. May god keep you all safe and in good health.
Sincerely the Zollinger Family from Nampa,Idaho.
Richard, Pamela and Desiree
yolande vannoord
April 19, 2006
May God bless you all in your time
of grief. Al, your strength in
your hardest days and nights is so to be admired ,may we all be blessed with just some of your
strength and tenacity. And yes, your
loved ones will always feel your presence and guidance as i feel the presence of my loved ones.
Samantha Wood
April 19, 2006
I have known Uncle Al for pretty much my entire life. I would go visit him and Sheila, wandering around their beautiful yard as a young girl. Everytime I saw him, he would show me things around the house and the yard. Sometimes I would hang out with him while my mother and Sheila talked over coffee. When I was 15, I couldn't wait to start driving. He told me to come to him right away, and after seeing my mom drive a stickshift, I did exactly that. He taught me the rules of the road and I drove him around for a week. He also showed me around his driving school, which he was so proud of. Sometimes when I am driving, I can remember him telling me to keep both hands on the wheel and my thumbs at 12 o'clock. He also taught me how to master parallel parking, the Elischer way and it has never failed me once. Uncle Al, we miss you, but your spirit will live on in our hearts forever! Sheila-you are a wonderful woman and I wish you love, strength and courage. Amaya and I hope to see you soon! We love you.
Samantha
Mr. Elischer Doing what he loved
April 19, 2006
Kira Elischer
April 18, 2006
I have never experienced grief like this, trust me my Dad caused me much grief in life as did I for him, but it always did pass.To loose the physical capacity to be present with someone you love and who loves you soooo unconditionally is the scariest part of life.My Dad was a Pisces and so am I; pisces are ruled by thier feet.So, when I found myself at a loss and didn't know what to do, I stumbled over to my Dad's slippers and slipped my little feet into his tattered sheep skin. I told myself and my Dad:" O.K Dad I need your help finding some keys please step into my/your shoes and help me". He did, I found the keys 15 min. later.So Dad I know you are still here for us, your probably right behind my shoulder this very minute. I want to thank you for loving Mom so amazingly and for being such a good provider of love and monetary matters.My heros, my Dad always for everything he was, my Mom for loving him and caring so well for him and his doctors for helping him extend the passionate life he lived.
True love never ends
April 18, 2006
Matthew Bachelder
April 17, 2006
Goodbye, Alex. I am here for you, Sheila.
Sandi Ellis
April 17, 2006
To the Elischer family,
My husband and I were so sorry to hear of Alex's passing. We had no idea that he was ill. We go way back to the early 60's in meeting Alex. We used to have fun parties at his home on Franklin St in Monterey. (before he was maried, and his mother was still alive). When she used to leave town, he would have a party. He was always so much fun. He had an old 1940 Ford that my husband Gary bought from him and fixed up. We had that Ford for many many years. We stayed in touch for along time and then over the past couple of years, we lost touch. He was a great person. He also taught our children to drive, and a good job he did. He will be deeply missed by the community. Our deepest sympathy's to all of you, and may your wonderful memories sustain you. Blessings to all of you. Gary and Sandi Ellis
Robert England
April 16, 2006
I was so sad to read of the passing of Alex, one of the most decent human beings I have met in my life. Alex hired me as a driver training instructor when I was on hard times and I never forgot that. He didn't even get mad when one of his cars was damaged while I was teaching one of his students. It's like someone from my own family has left us.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Cassady, Kira and Sheila
Desmond Farrelly
April 15, 2006
Big Al, Uncle Al, or just plain Alex was a good man. I will miss him, he was always very good to his family and was a solid hardworking kind of guy. I will always remember the summers I spent with Big Al and the family, driving down the roads dragging a huge tail of kelp behind his black Cadillac as we meandered down the coastal highways. Or the trips to Monte Mart with Keena, Cass and Kira. He was always easygoing and never seemed to mind us being obnoxious. We were kids then, and he was a kid at heart too I think. I will miss him, but I know we will, one day see him again.
David Yeager
April 15, 2006
Alex hired me and a good friend to teach driving for him over 35 years ago. He was always kind and thoughtful, and very, very busy. :^)
I remember him fondly.
Ann Marie (Vierra) Pagan
April 14, 2006
Sheila and Family: I was so sorry to hear of Alex's passing. I am so glad that he was an instumental person in my life. Not only teaching me to drive over 30yrs ago but by also teaching me how to do multiplication in grammar school.He also gave me an opportunity to be an employee and talk me many life skills. I will forever be thankful for him teaching both of my children how to drive "safely"! He will truly be missed and I am honored to say he was a friend! Alex... thanks for the memories !!!
Laura Vierra
April 14, 2006
Sheila & family: I am sorry for your (our)loss. I have so many good memories of Alex, especially the nights he had dinner with Don and me and our family. My deepest condolences to all of you. He will be greatly missed.
Hans Doelman
April 14, 2006
Alex was a good friend always ready to help on any Y'mens project. We also spent some meaningfull times discussing issues of our day. We shared the experience of being refugees. He from Hungary and me from the Dutch East Indies.
Have a safe journey my good friend.
Mary "Harris" Kuhlman
April 14, 2006
Mr. Elischer taught me how to drive over 20 years ago at Pacific Grove High School and most recently my step-daughter 3 years ago. He was a gentle and patient man with all the people he came in contact with. I'm saddened that he won't be teaching my two boys how to drive. What a great loss - but what a great legacy....My thoughts are with his beautiful wife and his family and friends. God Bless You.
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