Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Richard Grant Elson Age: 87
Date of Death: February 2, 2015
Place of Death: Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood, Kansas
Date of Birth: January 11, 1928 at Traer, Kansas
Parents Name: Alford Preston and Mary Maude (Brown) Elson

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Richard married Hurmely Yvonne Peters August 31, 1957 at Oberlin, KS.
A farmer, Mr. Elson was a 33 year Great Bend, Kansas resident, coming from Jetmore, KS.
Richard enjoyed working in the garden, cooking, watching soap operas, doing crossword puzzles, and playing bingo. He also enjoyed wood working, making looms, wishing wells, and windmills.

SURVIVORS
Wife: Hurmely Yvonne Elson, of the home
One son: Richard Eugene Elson and wife Nina of Great Bend, KS
Three daughters: Mary Elizabeth Anderson and husband Ron of Northglenn, CO
Nancy Jo Pennington and husband Carlos of Garden City, KS
Bobbie Jo Elson of Great Bend, KS
10 Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren
1 Great-Great Grandchild

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Betty Lou Barnett; two sisters, and one brother.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Memorial Service: Thursday, February 5, 2015, with military honors conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.
Time of Service: 10:00 am
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Pastor David LeRoy
There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.
Memorial Fund: Richard Grant Elson expense fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530