Tribute

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and dear friend. Elton was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Mary, his son Dana, his sisters Rose and Hazel and his brother John.  Elton is survived by brothers Allen and Ken, his children Rita (Don), Dave (Lynne), Phil (Pat), Jim (Darlene), Brenda (Robert), Gregg and Lisa. He also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Elton was born on the homestead in Pibroch, Alberta and attended Sunniebend and Sunnybank schools. Elton worked on the family farm until 1942 when he decided to join the Royal Canadian Navy. In 1944 Elton married Mary Eleanor Plain and in 1946 he left the Navy to begin his life as a farmer and family man on 2-quarter sections in Sunniebend.  In 1960, Elton and Mary moved their family to White Rock B.C, where he purchased his farm on 5 acres.  He raised livestock and had a large vegetable garden, which continued to be his passion even after he sold the farm and moved to South Surrey.  He had a large greenhouse in the backyard and was often found there tending to his “crop”.  Elton also worked at Peace Arch Hospital as a Maintenance Engineer for 27 years. He would bring in his beloved produce weekly to sell and was quickly and fondly nicknamed the “Veggie Man” by the staff of PADH. 

Elton will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the honor and pleasure of knowing him for his dedication to family and as an inspiration to those who knew him.  A celebration of Elton’s life will be held at 1PM on Saturday the 6th of September 2014, at Sunnyside United Church, 15639-24th Avenue. Surrey, B.C. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the B.C Kidney or Canadian Cancer Foundations.