It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Phillip Elder (Kansas City, Missouri), born in Newburgh, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 83, on May 20, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phillip Elder to show support.

He is survived by : his wife Sylvia Elder; his children, Theodore Robert Elder (T. R.), Caroline Elder Danda, Thomas Elder and Emily Elder; and his grandchildren, Drew, Macie, Jay, Ryan, Tommy and Lucy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Catholic Community Hospice, 9740 W. 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212 or https://catholiccharitiesks.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home

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3 people wrote a message from the heart

June 4, 2021

Daniel Alderman wrote a sympathy message

“Second to my Father, Phil was the most influential man of my childhood. As Boy Scout troop 601 leader, he taught me the skillset necessary to become an avid outdoorsman and a wellrounded individual. Under his leadership, I became an accomplished eagle scout, giving me the foundation to move on to be a successful physician, husband, and father. I have many a fond memory of cooking with Phil at the game dinner all the fish/game we harvested at Bennett Spg, Tanecomo, Clinton, Fitgerald, Osceola. O”

May 27, 2021

Deacon Joe Allen wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Sylvia and Family, my deepest sympathies for all of you at this time as God called Phillip home. Love to all of you and know that you are in my Prayers.—Deacon Joe Allen (...I was the Deacon who came out to pray with you the afternoon of Phillip’s passing).”

May 24, 2021

John Kelley wrote a sympathy message

“Phil can be defined by how he invested himself in others, whether that be his children or Scouts. The quality of all the people he touched speaks volumes upon that investment. I hope he rests in peace. I’m thinking about your family today and hoping the pain of his passing transforms into memories of the positive impact he made in your lives. With care, John Kelley”