James Dwight Elrod, age 91 of North Branch, formerly of Columbia Heights, MN, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. He proudly served our country in WWII. He retired from Honeywell after 30+ years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Eulala; brothers, Ralph, Calvin, Everett; sister, Gwen Carlson. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara; children, Lee (Barbara), Lynn (Neville) Wilson, Jeffrey (Lois), Jay (Lori); thirteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother, Merle (Norma) Elrod; other family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2013 at Brookdale Covenant Church, 5139 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday at the church; and one hour prior to the service. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday, August 1, 2013
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Brookdale Covenant Church
5139 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN
Service
Friday, August 2, 2013
11:00 AM
Brookdale Covenant Church
5139 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN
cemetery
Friday, August 2, 2013
2:30 PM
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55450
Visitation
Friday, August 2, 2013
Brookdale Covenant Church
5139 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN