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Elinor Joyce ELDER

Elinor ELDER Obituary

ELDER, Elinor Joyce (nee McLaren) M.N.Z.M. 3 April 1929 - 11 December 2024. Peacefully at Tauranga Hospital on 11 December 2024. Daughter of the late Doreen (nee Foote) and Thomas (Tom) McLaren of Manawaru, Te Aroha. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicola and John Mathieson, Jane and Murray Hay (deceased), Helen (deceased) and Andre Hickson, Kirstie and Petera Tapsell. Loved and very proud grandmother of her 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of the late Winnie and Jack Ingram, Ileene and Eric Scholes, Doreen and Warwick Jenkins, Pattie and Malcolm Clow and their families. Deeply missed and respected by many. In accordance with Elinor's wishes a family memorial service has been held. Communications : 3 Waimanu Lane, Bethlehem, Tauranga 3110.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 4, 2025.

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Alan Withy and Family

January 6, 2025

Condolences to the Family from the Withy Whanau.
Many memories of service to the Christian Education Trust and Bethlehem College.
A long-serving Tauranga City Councillor and Guide Supremo.
Blessings on you all as you mourn a Stalwart of the Faith and Community.

Alys Ingrid Revfeim

January 4, 2025

Elinor, a dear friend whom I and the Revfeim Family have known for over 70 years. You were such an inspiration and a great encourager to me especially in my early life. The fun time with your beautiful White debutant gown that you remade for me to ware to Balls in Auckland and then my daughter as a teenager had the same pleasure. I say this because of all your abilities on committees in Tauranga and Guide associations you enjoyed helping so many with the simple special things of life. We enjoyed endless conversations about many matters and oh how you loved your family.
To all the Elder Family you will have many treasured memories and you all will know like me Elinor's Life was so well spent in doing what she knew and considered necessary for the benefit of others.
Love and Blessings to you all.
Alys Ingrid Wicksteed (Cambie) and Revfeim Family

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