C. Elvin Caldwell
C. Elvin Caldwell
Age: 78
Died: Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center-
St Francis Campus in Wichita
Born: July 7, 1937 at Garden City
Parents: Elza & Lillian (Harkness) Caldwell
Marriage: to Norma Jean Schmidt on May 16, 1965 at Garden City
Memberships: Pierceville Federated Church
Ingalls Lion’s Club
Elvin attended Garden City schools and graduated from Garden City High School in 1955. He attended Garden City Community College and then majored in Animal Husbandry at Kansas State University. He served in the US Army and then returned to the area and was a lifelong farmer and rancher. He enjoyed working in his garden and orchard, building things for his grandchildren and serving others in his church. Earlier he was a 4-H Leader. He was preceded in death by his Parents & 2 Brothers- Donald Caldwell & Irvin Caldwell.
Survivors: Wife Norma Caldwell Home
2 Daughters Joan Lasche Albuquerque, New Mexico
Janelle Maycumber Flagstaff, Arizona
Son Troy Caldwell Albuquerque, New Mexico
2 Sisters Shirley Caldwell Kansas City, Kansas
Marilyn Gillam Manhattan
13 Grandchildren
4 Great-Grandchildren
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM Tuesday
Place: Pierceville Federated Church
Officiating: Rev Terry Major
Burial: Valley View Cemetery in Garden City
Memorials: Village Missions or Midwest Regional Burn Foundation
In care of Garnand Funeral Home
Calling Hours: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday
At Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com