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Eldon and Janice Beckelhiemer Brandon of Mannington, passed away Monday, February 8, 2010 at their residence. Eldon was born August 20, 1938 at Coldwater, OH a son of the late Myron and Fay Heckman Brandon. He retired from Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM where he was a Welding Engineer. He held a Masters of Science Degree from Colorado State University, was a member of American Welding Society, the Future Farmers of America, the Civil Air Patrol and was active with the Boy Scouts of America. He is survived by three children: Allen and Kathy Brandon of Fort Collins, Co, Scott and Marlene Brandon of Westminster, Co, and Melissa Deisher of Thornton, Co; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In addition to his parents Eldon was preceded in death by a sister June Bollenbacher. Janice was born September 30, 1939 at Beckley, WV, a daughter of the late Roy and Juanita Stanley Beckelhiemer. She was a retired Radiation Technician at Los Alamos National Laboratories in New Mexico. Janice is survived by her four children: Charles Findley of Houston, TX, Martin Findley of Cedar Creek, TX , Juanita and Douglas Wright and Randall and Jenna Findley of Austin, TX; and six grandchildren; and a brother, Roger Beckelhiemer, Albuquerque, NM In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Velma Baughman. Mr. and Mrs. Brandon were married on April 22, 1995 and relocated to the Mannington area to enjoy their retirement years together. They enjoyed their farm, wildlife, the outdoors and getting to know people. They were very active in the Mannington Church of the Nazarene, where together they worshipped, sang in the choir, enjoyed Southern Gospel music, and served as greeters, among other church activities. They also enjoyed Square Dancing and loved their lives together. Friends may call at the Mannington Church of the Nazarene on Saturday from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. where a joint Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Dooley officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Brandon will be laid to rest in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Westover in a private burial service. In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to the Mannington Church of the Nazarene at 31 Nazarene Lane, Mannington, WV 26582. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.HutsonFuneralHomes.com.
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