Obituary

James D. Elder

October 18, 1941 - February 11, 2008

James D. Elder, 66, Lincoln, died Monday (2-11-08). Born McCook, NE (10-18-1941) to John and Maxine (Noble) Elder. Ret. Clerk/Railroader – Burlington Northern Railroad.

Former member – Transportation Communication Union Lodge #471; Burlington Northern Credit Union Advisory Board; Liberty First Credit Union Board of Directors; Briarhurst Neighborhood Association Board of Directors.

Family members include wife; Nancy; daughters, son-in-law: Jackie & Darren Murray; Cindy Elder and partner Michael Henry, all of Lincoln; grandchildren: Amesha & Amren Murray; sister: Susan Mousel, Ayr, NE; brother, sister-in-law: Richard & Sandy Elder, York, NE; brother-in-law: Ole Buck, Lincoln; nieces, nephews; grandnephew. Preceded in death by parents.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday (2-15-08) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ St. Pastor Roger Fletcher officiating.

Memorials to the American Cancer Society, Audubon Society or KZUM Radio Station.

Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Thursday with family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Roper & Sons, 4300 ‘O’ Street.

Services

February14

Visitation

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225
February15

Funeral Service

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

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