James Benton Elliott
February 28, 1945 - June 14, 2013
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James Benton Elliott
February 28, 1945 - June 14, 2013
Obituary
James Jim Benton Elliott, age 68, passed away peacefully June14, 2013 with his wife Patti by his side. He was born February 28, 1945 in Glendale California. Jim served in the US Navy before settling in Ferndale to raise his family by working for Intalco Aluminum until his retirement in 2001.
Jim was a public servant for his community where he was actively involved. The areas he share of himself were: volunteered many years with the United Way, “Man of the Year” for the city of Ferndale in 2000, being appointed to the Ferndale City Council, board member for Red Cross, a team member for “Cert” Community Emergency Response Team, former Lions Club president, board member for “Animals as Natural Therapy”, president of the Heritage Society, and a member of the Ferndale chapter of the American Legion.
Jim and his wife attended Christ the King Church in Bellingham. He is survived by his loving and supportive wife Patti, who just celebrated 48 years of marriage, his daughter Becky O’Grady, daughter Gabrielle Bergmann, son-in-law Daniel Bergmann, 2 grandchildren Tianna and Trevor, and numerous loving relatives.
Farewell Tribute Information
Services will be held on Friday June 21st at 11:00 AM at Greenacres Memorial Park Chapel. Donations Information
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Chelsea Ebert Scholarship Fund www.chelseyebert.com or the Ferndale Lions Club.
14 responses to James Benton Elliott
W.C. and Lura Perkins says:
June 14, 2013
Pat, Just learned of Stormy’s passing today and want to offer our sympathy to you and the girls. We have many happy memories of him.
Angie Perry says:
June 14, 2013
My sincere condolences to Patti and family during this time of sorrow, may you draw comfort from the Bible in order to cope. God knows the pain that you are going through and he will help sustain you.
Jack and Scooter Eddy says:
June 14, 2013
Patti…..our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry to hear about Jim.
Debi and Chris Covert-Bowlds says:
June 14, 2013
Dear Patti, We extend our sympathy in your loss of Jim, who was a good and faithful servant. We will be thinking of you during Jim’s Celebration of Life on Friday, and may you be blessed and sustained by many beautiful and loving memories of your life together. Debi and Chris
Nina Rose Dwyer says:
June 14, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to all family and friends! So sorry for your loss!