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Eldon H. Alexander, age 82 of Pablo, passed away from natural causes
at St. Joseph Hospital on Tuesday May 15, 2007.
Eldon was born on May 10, 1925 in Delnorte, CO to Clyde Johnson and
Ruby Pearl (Williams) Alexander. Eldon went to school in Saguache,
CO. He entered the Army in 1950 and was honorably discharged in
1956. Eldon drove truck throughout the United States for 45 years.
Eldon met and married Mammie Langston in 1976. He loved fishing and
loved visiting with all people. He never met a stranger. Eldon
enjoyed helping his neighbors with their yardwork, went to the store
for groceries, and mowing lawns. He always wanted to be busy. He did
not like sitting around. Eldon liked to ride horses and could be
found collecting cans and keeping the highways clean. His parents
and his wife Mammie precede Eldon in death. Survivors include his
children Sheryl Alexander, Rodney (Cindy) Alexander, Cindy (Rick)
Mikesell, Joel Alexander; his brothers Edward, Glen, Ronald, George,
Harry, and Henry Alexander; a sister Betty Kent; step-children Ole
Mae (Floyd) Cartwright, Charlie (Shirley) Langston, Jimmy Langston,
and Connie (Lee) Smith; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be
held on Thursday May 17, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at
Grogan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday May 18,
2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Grogan Funeral Home with Rev. Laurence Mikesell
officiating. Interment will follow the services at Lakeview Cemetery
with full military honors. A reception will follow the services at
the Rick & Cindy Mikesell residence. Condolences may be sent to the
family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
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