In Memory Of
Harley E. Elkin
1917
2014
Harley E. Elkin
July 27, 1917 — February 2, 2014
Harley Ellsworth Elkin, 96, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014.
He was born July 27, 1917, in Quenemo, Kansas, the son of John M. and Etta (Bane) Elkin. He was a graduate of Melvern High School. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WW II.
Mr. Elkin was employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 38 years, retiring in 1982.
Harley married Alice E. Johnson on March 10, 1946 in Melvern, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 17, 1997. Survivors include two daughters, Linda (Harry) Christman, Meriden and Martha Elkin, Topeka; a granddaughter, Lori (A.D.) Berry; and a great-grandson, Connor Berry. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Gary Lee Elkin, August 7, 1962 and two sisters, Mabel Failor and Wyona Elkin.
Harley enjoyed working in his workshop.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2014 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, to go in procession to Rochester Cemetery for a graveside service with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604.
To leave a special message for Harley's family, please visit the guestbook below button above.
He was born July 27, 1917, in Quenemo, Kansas, the son of John M. and Etta (Bane) Elkin. He was a graduate of Melvern High School. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WW II.
Mr. Elkin was employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 38 years, retiring in 1982.
Harley married Alice E. Johnson on March 10, 1946 in Melvern, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 17, 1997. Survivors include two daughters, Linda (Harry) Christman, Meriden and Martha Elkin, Topeka; a granddaughter, Lori (A.D.) Berry; and a great-grandson, Connor Berry. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Gary Lee Elkin, August 7, 1962 and two sisters, Mabel Failor and Wyona Elkin.
Harley enjoyed working in his workshop.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2014 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, to go in procession to Rochester Cemetery for a graveside service with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604.
To leave a special message for Harley's family, please visit the guestbook below button above.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Harley E. Elkin, please visit our flower store.
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Friday, February 7, 2014
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
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