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Alvin "A.J." Elder

1916 - 2017

Alvin "A.J." Elder obituary, 1916-2017, Sacramento, CA

BORN

1916

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

North Sacramento Funeral Home

725 El Camino Avenue

Sacramento, California

Alvin Elder Obituary

Alvin "A.J." Elder, age 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2017. A.J. was born on June 30, 1916 in Caruthers, CA. He is survived by his son Gerald Elder (Joan), daughter Judy Mershon (Victor), five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be performed at 10:00am on Thursday June 29th at the Sylvan Oaks Cemetery. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences to NorthSacFuneral.com.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jun. 27 to Jun. 28, 2017.

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July 18, 2017

Al was a good friend to my father Colby Phelps. I remember as a child going to your fathers house to visit.

July 11, 2017

We are sad to hear of Alvin's passing. He was a lovely man, blessed with a loving family.
Kim and Dick Elder

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Jun

29

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Sylvan Oaks Cemetery

CA

Funeral services provided by:

North Sacramento Funeral Home

725 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95815

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