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ELMER EMERY TOOPS
July 21, 1938 ˜ January 8, 2025
Passed away at home in Camas, WA. With his wife Betty and family at his side. He was born in Mackey ID.
Elmer is survived his beloved wife Betty, daughter Lori Meyer, son Elmer Ray, granddaughters Amber, Brook and Jocelyn, his sister Kay Payne, and multiple nieces and nephews. Survived by an extensive extended family members. Proceeded in death by his Brother Bob, Bill, Warren, and his sister Sylvia Cathey. He passed on a legacy of love and knowledge to numerous nephews and nieces. Elmer was a Mechanic / Manager at Brown’s Chevron for most of his career. Elmer and Betty were married for 65 years. His passions were Square Dancing, Bowling, Hunting, Hot Rods, and spending time with family. No service is planned.
Donations can be made to his favorite charity the National Kidney Foundation in his Honor in lieu of flowers.
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Vickie Pierce-Gaines
January 22, 2025
Dearest Betty. I'm sorry for the loss of your dear Elmer. I'll be praying for comfort for you and your family. Vickie.
Deborah Deeds
January 22, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Kendall
January 21, 2025
Dearest Betty & Family, I am so sorry to hear about Elmer. He was such a sweet man & always had a smile on his face!! Betty, I have missed both you & Elmer at our retired drivers lunch. Both Eileen & I have been trying to find where you have been so we could come see you. I would appreciate if someone would let me know where I could go to visit Betty. I love both you & Elmer & wish I could have visited with you both, but I would love to see you, my friend. Sending love & hugs!!
Sue Chicks
January 16, 2025
Betty and family , I´m so very sorry to hear of Elmers passing , my prayers are with you all at these sad times, sincerely Sue Chicks
Linda Williams
January 15, 2025
Betty
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Visiting with you and Elmer was such a pleasure. May the peace of God cover you and your family.
Love ya
Frank Belcher
January 14, 2025
My wife Christine & I went on a couple ocean cruises with Betty & Elmer. Elmer was a gentleman & very nice to travel with.
Edy Lanphere
January 13, 2025
I am so very sorry to hear this. Elmer was a wonderful and gentle man. His love for Miss Betty was etched in his every move. My prayers go to all who loved him.
Wendy Toops
January 10, 2025
Love these guys
Wendy Toops
January 10, 2025
I have so many beautiful memories of time spent with Uncle E. He and Aunt Betty got me involved in Square dance lessons, bowling league, camping and some truly great trips. He was one of my uncle-daddy´s. Love always .
Ruth Brown Ladage
January 10, 2025
Elmer, as well as his entire family, were part of my childhood. He was an ever present person who I loved dearly. His smile and hugs were important.
He came with Daddy to rescue me when I blew the engine out of my 64 1/2 Mustang in Castle Rock. Daddy was not happy but Elmer was a great buffer for me.
Rest in peace knowing you loved and were loved.
Ruth Brown Ladage
Lauri Brown Koehler
January 10, 2025
He was my second daddy. He and Betty were a part of my life from the time daddy bought the station. I will never whose love and affection. Lauri Brown Koehler.
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