Jack Edward Elder

JACK EDWARD ELDER

After a gallant battle with neuroendocrine cancer, Jack Edward Elder went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence. Born August 28, 1933 in Bellefonte, PA, he was the oldest son of the late Henry and Kathryn Elder. He graduated from State College Area High School, attended Penn State and was an Army veteran of the Korean War Era, serving as a Sgt. in the Radio Operator Division, on April 21, 1956; he married the former Peggy Morris.

Jack retired from Bell Telephone as a service manager in Microwave and Radio. He was a long time member of Colonial Park Community Baptist Church, Telephone Pioneers of America, AARP, William Snyder Lodge #756 F&AM, Harrisburg Consistory, State College BPOE #1600, The Nittany Lion Club, a life member of the Penn State Alumni Assoc. and an avid Penn State football fan.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 57years, Peggy and two loving sons, Dr. Jay Elder and wife Deborah of Punxsutawney, and Joel Elder of Milton, a brother William and wife Cynthia of Danville and five favorite grandchildren, Jennifer Elder Cappella and husband Michael of Wayne, Amy Elder Wech and husband Matthew of Red Lion, Tiffany Elder and her boyfriend Travis Eyster of Milton, Brent Elder and fiancé Lauren Franssen of Severn, Maryland and high school senior Alexander Elder of Milton.

Also surviving are dear friends including the team of chemo travel warriors, Eileen Smith, the warrior team leader, James and Maryellen Kepler, Gay Bomgardner and Maryln Stum, Minta Wolf and Norma Watson. Jack was blessed by their devotion and lifted up by their love.

Memorial services will be held at 1pm on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Colonial Park Community Baptist Church, The Rev. Gary Firster and Pastor David Withers officiating. Visitation will be from 12pm (Noon) until 1pm on Thursday in the church. Interment will be private in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by the Miller-Sekely Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. www.millerfuneralhome.com .

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Colonial Park Community Baptist Church 700 S. Houcks Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17109, The Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence 1701 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to Homeland Hospice Attn: Betty Hungerford 1901 N. Fifth St. Harrisburg, PA 17102.