Eldon V. Fuller
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Funeral service for Eldon Vance Fuller, 85, Eudora will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. He died December 23, 2017 at Medicalodges Eudora.
He was born on August 2, 1932 in Phillipsburg, KS the son of Earl N. and Lynda C. (Stufflebean) Fuller.
Eldon attended schools in Douglas County and received his G.E.D. in Oklahoma. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He worked as a carpenter, truck driver and construction contractor. He served several years as an elder at Lawrence Heights Christian Church and was a member of Refuge Christian Church in Eudora.
He married Erma Bailey on August 29, 1953 in Baldwin City, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his daughter, Eldona Conklin (Dale) Mansfield, MO, three sons, Victor Eudora, KS, Elmer (Elaine) Saint Peters, MO and Roger (Diane) Newton, Iowa; 13 grandchildren, Michael James, Lindsey, William, Amie, Amek, LarryKeith, Caleb, Nathanael, Andrew, Rachel, Owen, Seth, Brianna and 16 great-grandchildren with two more on the way; two sisters, Evelina “Lena” Warinner (Mark) and Ella Margaret Barnett.
The family will greet friends at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, one hour prior to the service at Warren-McElwain Mortuary- Eudora Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Refuge Christian Church or to a charity of donor’s choice and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
We send love to you and prayers to our Father in heaven to watch over you, His people of faith.
Merlin and Annabelle Easley
Praying for you in your loss, thankful for his faithfulness!
Praying for your family, for strength, for comfort, and for peace.
Your faith is strong in our Loving Heavenly Father. May He grant you comfort in your time of great loss. Loving you through hearts full of sympathy while lifting up prayers for your continued faith.
Rest in Peace, Uncle Eldon. You were one of the most genuinely kindest men I have ever I have known. We will miss you so terribly much ❤️????
Aunt Erma, Vic, Eldona, Elmer, and Roger, I cherish the memories of spending time with all of you. Please accept my deepest condolences. I love you all!
All my love,
Stef ❤️
Praying for comfort
So sorry for your loss. We send our love and prayers at this difficult time.
Rod and Margie,
Erma and family, Eldon and you all have been and always will be an inspiration to us. Through trials and difficulties you have been faithful to the Lord, loving one another and the Lord’s people. Now you/we can rejoice in Christ’s promises forever.
Rod and Margie
May you find comfort in God during your time of sorrow. Heartfelt condolences to all who loved him.
We were honored to know Eldon, a church family member, and appreciated Eldon sharing his heart and wisdom at our Refuge small group meetings. Praying for Erma and family for comfort. We will be out of town at time of services but know that we will be thinking of Erma and family. Rachelle and Cliff True
Elmer, I’m sorry for you loss and pray for comfort in this time.
So sorry for your loss. We’ll keep you in prayer.
Doc and Kathy
Prayers and wishes for Jesus to surround your family with His comfort.
Erma,
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. I’ll always remember Eldon as a kind, patient spirit who loved to pass on his funny jokes and general wisdom for life. God bless your family.