Elliot Handler

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ruth and Elliot will be long remembered for the many, many hours of play they brought to children across the entire world.
With much love from
Susan Wilber, Founding President
Tickled Pink in Ventura County
(Barbie doll collectors of Ventura County).

Elliot was such a gentle soul. He was the perfect partner for the passionate, diven powerhouse that was Ruth Handler. It was so terrible to lose her so early, leaving Elliot so many years alone. But he wasn't quite a lone. He touched so many lives in his quiet way. He was a painter, an artist, a philsopher, and a friend. I'll miss him, and remember them both. They changed my life, and taught me so very much. They live through so many lives who they touched, mine among them. Thank you Elliot. May heaven be everything you ever wanted, now that you are reunited with Ruth once more.

I met Elliot several times as a Mattel employee, all after Ruth had passed away. My lasting memory of our conversations was the way he was drawn to mention how wonderful and brilliant his wife was and how he missed her. With his vast success in the toy industry, this love for his wife stood out, even when talking with another fellow in the business. May your reunion with your wife be grand!

To the family of Elliot Handler I am very sorry for your loss. As a little girl growing up I enjoyed playing with my hot wheels as well as Barbie. What a wonderful legacy to leave behind. The Father of tender mercies is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." -Psalm 34:18

Thank you for the endless hours of childhood laughter and pleasure you gave my children, Mr. Handler, you sure do have a lot to put in the dash between the time you were born and the time you have left us to meet your maker. With much love to your family and dear friends.

REST IN PEACE

Thanks to your mom and dad for the toys that were enjoyed by my husband and I. My parents actually named my bother and I Kenneth and Barbara also before the dolls came out!Condolences to your family.

To the the family of Elliot Handler - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.

Thank you on behalf of my kids and myself for the years of fun we have had playing with your toys. God Bless.

Thank you for your gifts to the world!!
May you Rest In Peace-you deserve it.
God Bless your family.

May peace be with your family at this time. I worked for Mattel and always enjoyed the history of the toy company due to Ruth and Elliot Handler's innovative entrepreneurship.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The creativity and imagination of Mr Handler and his wife brought happiness to millions of children around the world, and made toys like Barbie and Hot Wheels household names. What a lovely legacy for you his daughter! Deepest sympathy for the loss of your father.
Ida Nell Hughes, Tuscumbia, AL

A man( and his wife) that created a lot of joy for a lot of children worldwide. I never knew his name until now but his legacy will live on. May the Lord be with his daughter and give her comfort.

Mr. Handler, thank you for the many years of fun and enjoyment.

My condolences to Elliot's family. He brought joy to literally MILLIONS of children with his toy creations... May God bless you.

Thanks for all the toys and "Hot Wheels." American children will miss you but your products will live on.