Erland Philip Elefson passed away on April 12, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was born May 6, 1929 in Stanley, ND to Evender and Paula Elefson. The family migrated to WA in 1934, settling on a small farm in Happy Valley near Silvana, WA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He attended Silvana School; graduated from Arlington High in 1947; earned BS and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees at WA State College of Veterinary Medicine in l952; served in US Air Force l951-54. He partnered with Drs Warsinske and Hansen at NW Veterinary Clinics of Arlington and Stanwood for 30 years; younger brother, Gene, later joined the partnership. He was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran of Arlington, Arlington Lion’s Club, WA St Veterinary Assoc, and served on Arlington School Board.
Surviving are Geri, his wife of 61 years; daughter, Kim (Roy) Boyer; sons, Todd (Melody), Eric (Lisa); sisters, Carol Storaasli, Dorothy (Ralph) Gunderson; brother, Eugene (Audrey); grandchildren, Brian (Trisha) Smith, Kirsten Smith, Amy (Brad) Meeuwse, Peter (Josie) Elefson, Anna (Alan) Mullikan, Eli and Aaron Elefson, Brianna and Jill Boyer; great-grandchildren Conner, Chloe, Cameryn Smith, Austin Meeuwse; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memorial service is April 21, 1 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran, 615 E. Highland Dr, Arlington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donations may be made in Erland’s memory to Our Saviour’s or WA State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, School for Global Animal Health, PO Box 647010, Pullman, WA 99164-7010. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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