Charles Elder

Charles "Chuck" Sherman Elder, 62, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at his home in Havre, Montana. Chuck was born October 24, 1946 in Gentry, Arkansas to Darrell and Mary Ethel (Bayley) Elder. He was one of six children and grew up in the south. He traveled with his family each summer to work the fields. He earned his Bachelor?s Degree in Education from the University of Arkansas. He taught high school history and coached for one year. He later went to work in Denver and then Orlando, Florida for Corning Glasswares. He married Walda Scott and together they had one son Shane. Chuck came to Havre in 1990 taking a job opportunity as an insurance agent for North Central Agency, working for Don Meyer and Maybelle Avilia. North Central Agency was sold to Koefod Insurance Agency and Chuck became the crop insurance manager there until his death. Chuck enjoyed watching sports on television; he was a huge NFL fan, and was an avid reader until he lost his eyesight. He always used a dollar bill as his book mark. He also enjoyed showing off his recent photos of his family. His greatest joy was being reunited with his son after many years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Chuck is survived by his son Shane (Erin) Tripcony; his granddaughter Shelby Tripcony and grandson Garrett Tripcony all of Little Rock, Arkansas. His nephews Major Jeff Guimarin (Faith) of Newport, Rhode Island; Chris Guimarin (Kimberly) of Denver, CO; Brian Elder (Tess) of Grove, OK; Eric Elder (Tracey) of Bluffton, SC; Jeremy Dawdy and Spencer Dawdy both of Fayetteville, AR. One niece: Mary Lea Elder of Centerton, AR. His five siblings: Rex Lee Elder (Sandra) of Siloam Springs, AR; Leslie David Elder (Janiece) of Jay, OK; Shirley Jones (Bert) of Kansas, OK; Carol Guimarin (Dino Zotti) of Denver, CO and Una Faye Dawdy (Jerry) of Sprindale, AR. Numerous great nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Wasson Memorial Chapel, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with Pastor Tim Estes officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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Charles Elder

October 24, 1946 - January 6, 2009