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Obituary for ELLIOTT


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday March 14, 2011

George H. Elliott, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011. George was born in Indianapolis IN. on June 28, 1923. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pat "Patty to George" Elliott; daughters, Georgia Smith of Toledo, OH, Stephanie Williams and husband Bruce of Albuquerque and grandchildren; brother, Leo Elliott and wife, Lydia of Canton, OH. George was a World War II Veteran, entering the U.S. Army at the age of 18, stationed in England where he served with the 333rd Station Compliment for 29 months in European Theater of Operations. As an athletic instructor, he organized and instructed competitive sports, directed health building exercises, was coach and referee of sports and games. He was discharged from the U.S. Army in 1946. He moved to Albuquerque in 1958, and went to work for a small company which later became Gulton Industries, Inc. and later became Mark IV Industries. He retired from Mark IV Industries. As a young man, George was involved in many sports including baseball, tennis, swimming, bowling and golf. He spent many happy hours on the golf course with his friends, up until a few years ago. George was a devoted family man, loved his home and his family. We will miss him terribly. If you so desire, contributions may be made in George's honor to Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria NE, 87112. In accordance with George's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for George at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400