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Born 20 Feb. 1918 in Victoria, B.C.
Fighter pilot with the RCAF during WW2.
Flew in the African desert.
Attended the University of Alberta & Stanford U.
Had three sons, Desmond, Tommy & Cameron
& two daughters, Shannon & Maureen.
District Manager of Safeway Stores for 25 years.
Owned American Games for 16 years.
Worked p/t for Orchard Hardware for 8 more.
Known as "Mr. E".
Died 20 Feb. 1999 in Livermore, California.
Buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Livermore.
At the time of his death he had 7 grandchildren.

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No Known Victories

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Grandpa Elder

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Thanks to Des jr. & Maureen for the photos & infos !

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