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Horace Elliott Obituary

Horace "Weldon" Elliott Horace "Weldon" Elliott, 78, of Austin, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011. He was born on August 31, 1932 in Anderson County to Foy and Odell (Bell) Elliott. He was a retired employee of the Texas Department of Public Safety serving 15yrs as a trooper and 19yrs as Senior Pilot/Investigator retiring with certification of a Special Texas Ranger. He is survived by his loving wife Janice "Jan" Osborne Elliott; four children; Judy Martin and husband Kenn of Bellville, TX, Wayne Elliott and wife Deborah of Austin, Jill Zeriali and husband George of Alice, TX and Jere Hammel and husband Robert of Austin. He is also survived by four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX 78749. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2011 in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Department of Public Safety Museum or the Department of Public Safety Fallen Officer's Memorial Fund. Condolences may be made at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Mar. 16, 2011.

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Lorraine Schriver

April 8, 2011

Jan, I am thinking of you today. I know each day brings another memory and shared time for you and Weldon. May God continue to give you strength. May God Bless you and your family. Lorraine Schriver

GiGi Elliott/Wernikoff

March 24, 2011

Dearest Jan,Judy,Kenn,Wayne,Deb,Jill,George, Jere,Robert and all 5 sweet grandchildren,

My deepest sympathy to you and the entire family. I so enjoyed visiting with Weldon these past few years and getting to know him. It has been my honor to have connected and to know Weldon, as my cousin. I found him to be a smart,dignified,kind,& handsome man. He was the full package! A wonderful husband,father,grandfather and cousin. He will live on forever in my heart. I wonder if my Dad and Weldon have met up yet? They sure have a lot to talk about! Love You ~ GiGi

Cindy & Todd Ashby

March 24, 2011

Jan: Todd and I were in California when Todd got word of Weldon's death. We wished we could have been at the services, but please know we talked about the respect we had for Weldon as a husband, father, and DPS professional. What a wonderful legacy he leaves for us to remember and honor. The two of you remind us of the values to which we all should aspire. We pray for comfort and that memories will sustain you and your family. With love,

March 22, 2011

Jan
I sorry to hear of Weldons passing.You know what a hero he ws to me and the positive influences he had on my life and many others.
We will all cherish his memory forever.

Benny Boyd
Lampasas,texas

Pat and Paul Smith

March 22, 2011

Dear Jan and Family,
Paul and I were so sorry to hear of Weldon's passing. We both were out of town at the time or we would have been at the services. Weldon was a favorite of ours. He has been missed since he left Horseshoe Bay and will truly be missed in the future. I hope "Rudy" is sitting at his feet right now. We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time of adjustment. May God give you comfort in your wonderful memories of a truly good person.

In His Love,

March 18, 2011

Dearest Jan..
I am so sorry to hear about Weldon...he was a wonderful person... my prayers are with you and your family.

Doris & Jack Jordan--Ingleside, Texas

March 17, 2011

Dear Jan,
I have warm memories of Weldon, a quiet and dignified and handsome man who visited Oak Hill Toastmasters with you on occasion. I enjoyed those rare meetings with your loving husband! May the Lord comfort you and your family.
With Warm Regards,
Drew

jaaz

March 17, 2011

Mrs Jan Elliot,
My deepest condolences. My prayers are with you and God bless.

jaaz

March 17, 2011

Mrs Jan Elliot,
My deepest condolences. My prayers are with you and God bless.

Debbie Cantu Hester

March 17, 2011

Wayne and Deborah,
Todd, Stephen and I are deeply saddened to hear of your father's passing. We know your dad will be watching over you and your family in a special way from Heaven.

Janice Valencia

March 17, 2011

Mrs. Elliott
Your husband's life has left imprints
on the earth,and in your heart and soul
that will last forever.May your memories bring you comfort and peace. And to your children I am sorry for the loss of your father. He was such a sweet person and will be missed. Gonna miss seeing him here at the Pharmacy. May God Bless you all and give you all the strength you will need during this hard time.

With Deepest Sympathy
Janice @HEB OakHill Pharmacy

March 17, 2011

Although our time of knowing your family was short, we learned to love you and Weldon as we love life-long friends. We were blessed and inspired by Weldon's life. Your family is in out prayers.

Buddy & Trudy Joiner
Martinsburg WV

March 17, 2011

Jan Weldon was a great person and I will always remember him. He was great joy to be around.
Bill Munk Round Rock Texas

Debby Andreas

March 17, 2011

Momma Jan and family,
Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. It was a privilege and an honor to have known Mr. Weldon and to call him our friend. We are so thankful that God had "our paths" cross many years ago at the tree farm in Bellville. Mr. Weldon was a great role model and a good influence for our young sons. There should be more like him in the world today!!! His actions as a good friend, hard worker, loving husband and dad spoke louder than words!!! His big hugs were the best ever!!!!
We will miss him dearly and going to the tree farm will never be the same without him driving the tractor and joking with us all.
We will continue to pray for you and your family.... May God Bless you all..... We love you, Eddie, Debby, Mitchell and Brett Andreas (Bellville, Tx)

Dalton & Jenny Oldham

March 17, 2011

Jan it's been lots of years 42 when you and Weldon was at my wife's and my wedding In Salado. Weldon and Tom told my wife they were going to put us in jail. Jan I though Weldon hung the moon .
I rode miles and miles with WEldon. We are so sorry for you and your family's loss.

Gil and Annie Ash

March 16, 2011

We continue to pray for you Jan and your precious family- and may God continue to wrap you in His arms, uphold you, comfort you, and give you peace--All our loves and prayers.
Gil and Annie Ash

Don Stevens

March 16, 2011

I have been fortunate to know Weldon for many years. We graduated in the last HP school at Camp Mabry in 1954. We were both assigned to Harlingen and later worked as partners for allmost a year. Years later we were both assigned to Corpus and were neighbors. I can truthfully say I have never met a better man or had a better friend. Jan, God bless you and your family and Kathy and I will always remember the great times we had together. Gods Blessings, Don and Kathy Stevens

Lillie Hodges

March 16, 2011

jAN: MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND
YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. HAVE PEACE KNOWING HE IS WITH GOD WELL AND HAPPY, WE WILL ALL MISS THOSE BIG OLE
BEAR HUGS,,,Lillie Hodges

March 16, 2011

I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences on your loss. I considered Weldon a good friend and enjoyed working with him.
Harold Kelley
(San Antonio, Tx)

Jimmie Burleyson

March 16, 2011

Jan, Kathy and I send our deepest sympathies in you and your families time of sorrow. Weldon was one of the nicest people I knew. If you couldn't get along with him, it was your problem not his. May God bless you and your family.

Jimmie & Kathy Burleyson and the ASTA family

Rita Stried

March 16, 2011

Jan, May God Bless you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss, but we know Weldon is completely healed and in Heaven. Thank you so much for sharing some of the beautiful moments in your life through the slides. He was quite the dashing, handsome man along with his beautiful bride.
Love to you,
Rita and David Stried

J. O. (Othella) Tanner

March 16, 2011

As a trooper in the same graduating class as Weldon in 1954, I remember him as a great person and a friend during our initial training to be a DPS Trooper. Our condolences to his friends and family during this time of grief.
J.O. Tanner (retired DPS Captain)

Mike Creech

March 16, 2011

As one of the pioneers in the Texas DPS Aircraft Section, Weldon helped pave the the way for all of us to be allowed to do what we love the most and thats "Police Aviation". God bless you and your family Jan and your all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lt Mike Creech
DPS Aircraft
Corpus Christi, Tx

Wayne Wallace

March 16, 2011

Sorry to hear about his passing and condolences to his family. I enjoyed working with him as a trooper flying over accident scenes, manhunts, and narcotics surveys. More than that, I enjoyed the motorcycle trips. He was quite a character.

Bob & Suzanne Craft

March 16, 2011

Weldon was a fine gentleman and we will miss seeing him sit in front of us at church, but now he's in a beautiful mansion made just for him with his Lord. And if he couldn't sing before, he most assuredly can now!
We will see you again one day Weldon.

Kristin Burkland

March 16, 2011

Steve, Peyton, and I are so thankful that you have shared your family, memories, and wisdom with us. We are blessed to have known Weldon. I'm sure he's making his mark on Heaven :). Love you so much, Kristin

Angie Stabeno

March 16, 2011

Jan, I was saddened to hear of your loss. When your heart is empty, fill it with happy memories. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bruce Casteel

March 16, 2011

March 16th 2011

I will miss you my friend. Jan you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

Mickey Dorsey

March 16, 2011

Wayne, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Almighty God, we remember this day before thee thy faithful servant Weldon who now can truly touch thy face.

Sincerely, Susan & Mickey Dorsey

Darlene Gebbert

March 16, 2011

One of the greatest legacy's a man can have is to be remembered as devotedly as these friends have written in the guest book! I am sorry for your loss, but, know that you will never lose the memories.
Rest in God's care now and peace will surround you.

Maxine Fuller

March 16, 2011

Jan, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

March 16, 2011

Deep sympathy for you Jan & your wonderful family.There was no finer , than Weldon. My Prayers to GOD that He give the family comfort and strength at this very trying time.
It always seems that the best just go too quickly .
In Christian Love
Bill Meador , Mtn.Home, Ar.

Jennifer Dyer

March 16, 2011

The Dyers send their condolences to the Elliott family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

March 16, 2011

Our condolences to the Elliott family on a great loss. I will always remember Weldon from my days at Applehead Island,particularly for his friendship and support after the loss of my wife, Anne.
He typified to me the epitome of a Texas Ranger and I can still hear Weldon and Wynn Williams arguing about who was the best shot.We all will miss him greatly.God bless his family.

Don and Jane Wyeth

Sandra Brooks

March 16, 2011

You and Weldon were so blessed to have each other. Thank God for the promise of reunions in heaven!!

Darrel Thurman

March 16, 2011

Karola and I send our deepest sympathies to Jan and to Weldon's loved ones. He was a great man. His quiet demeanor was backed by an engaging intellect and a warm heart. He was imposing without being intimidating. The love he gave to Jan and his family is an inspiration. I am thankful to have known him.

Wanda & Don Harris

March 16, 2011

Jan, You have such wonderful memories to keep Weldon alive in your thoughts and in your heart. We love you, GOD BLESS!

Sheryl Jackson

March 15, 2011

Don and I will miss Papa Weldon so much, but we find comfort in knowing he is safely in God's Hands, waiting to see us all again someday.

Much love!
Sheryl & Don

J. Hamilton

March 15, 2011

Betty and I were so sorry to hear of Weldon's passing. He was a good friend and a wonderful man.

Dan North

March 15, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear of Weldon's passing. I rode a many of mile in the DPS Chopper with him. He was a first class guy and a great pilot. He did enjoy his work. We will miss him but we are better because he was in our lives.
Dan North, Captain Company A Texas Rangers"Retired"

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