Emerson Leo DeFord Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Emerson Leo DeFord of Elkhart, Indiana, born in Mishawaka, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 93, on May 9, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell DeFord and Ruth DeFord (Sheetz); and his brother William "Bill" Lester. He is survived by: his wife Pauline O. Sanders; and his children, Steven DeFord (Melissa), Mark DeFord (Tina), Laura Koon (Kevin), Sherry Lee (Patrick), Christine Bertrem, Dean DeFord, P. O. Box, Riley, Foundation and Meridian St.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394, or Riley Children's Foundation, 500 N. Meridian St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
