It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Denise Ann Elder of Eagle River, Alaska, who passed away at the age of 82, on April 8, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Emily Ryan and Anthony Ryan. She is survived by : her husband Will; her siblings, Anthony Ryan (Shirley) and Helen Smialek; and her children, Michelle Gaby and James Jarrett (Shirley). She is also survived by step-daughters and spouses, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service was held on Friday, April 19th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel (737 E St, Anchorage, AK 99501).

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alaska Botanical Garden in Denise's memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Janssen Funeral Homes

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Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel
737 E St, Anchorage, AK 99501

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April 15, 2024

Michelle Gaby wrote a sympathy message

“Her family request in leu of flowers or such we donate to https://elderabuse.org/”

“Nise Denise A Elder, Jarrett & Ryan November 22, 1941 – April 8, 2024 Our family, her children, grandchildren, extended family and friends in both Australia and Alaska are heartbroken with the passing of our Mum, Grandmother, Sister, Aunty, Cousin, and Lifelong Friend to so many. She leaves us, having filled us with so much love, fun and beautiful memories, she had class, morals and did it all with style that was all her own.A Celebration Of Her Life, that will do her proud is being organised”