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Elmer Delawder Obituary
Elmer "Curtis" Delawder, 79, of Basye, passed away January 14, 2025, with his family surrounding him. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00am at Valley Funeral Service in Edinburg, VA. Pastor Rodney Lebron will officiate. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 at the funeral home.
Curtis was born November 7, 1945, in Basye, VA, to the late Marie and Elmer Delawder.
On June 4, 1966, he married Elizabeth May Mumaw, who survives.
Curtis retired from the US Army after serving his country for 22 years and 22 days. He was a Vietnam Veteran, and a lifetime member of The VFW Post 2447. While serving in the Army, he found a passion for accounting and tax services. Later, he opened his business, Delawder's Tax and Bookkeeping Service, in Basye, and became an Enrolled Agent with the IRS. After his retirement from the Army, he was employed as a sheriff's deputy for the Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office. After years with the sheriff's department he decided it was time to retire again. He kept his tax business open until the end, serving many clients, businesses, and organizations throughout the State of Virginia.
He wanted to let you all know that "He is FINALLY RETIRED."
Along with his wife, he is survived by two sons, Brock Delawder, of Basye, and Shane (Calissa) Delawder, of Jerome; his grandchildren Courtney Stillwell, Dakota Delawder, and Dinah Delawder; his great-grandchildren Jeffrey Bright Jr., Kaylee Bright, Zora Delawder, and Ivan Bright; two bonus grandchildren, Caitlin Martin and Axel Martin. One sister, Linda (Darryl) Gutshall; three brothers James (Pam) Delawder, Terry "Roy" (Joni Saylor) Delawder, and Perry "Troy" Delawder; sister-in-law, Cheryl Delawder; along with many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Teddy Delawder.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Columbia Furnace Community Club, 3938 Wolf Gap Rd, Edinburg, VA 22824 or Orkney Fire and Rescue, 922 Orkney Grade, Basye, VA 22810.
Online condolences may be made at valleyfs.com
Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.
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Memories and Condolences
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Phyllis Hollar Thorpe
January 18, 2025
Liz & family,Our sincerest condolences on your loss of Curtis.Prayers for comfort.
Gary Barb
January 17, 2025
Knew Curtis for a good many years, So sorry for the family and there lost.
Frank and Bonnie Painter
January 17, 2025
May God Bless the Delawder family during this time of sorrow. RIP my friend.
Pat & Bill Snyder
January 17, 2025
We've known Curtis for many years. He handled our payroll, as well as, several other aspects of our businesses with efficiency and professionalism. But Curtis was MUCH more... he was our friend. Our sincerest condolences to Liz and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gary and Margaret Good
January 16, 2025
Elizabeth and family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless
Diann Cram
January 16, 2025
I have known Curtis for many years. I enjoyed his hugs, smile, and laugh. My condolences to his wife, Liz, and to his family.
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