Elton Burns Ely, Sr.
Jun 26, 1951 - Dec 3, 2010
Posted by Janet Laubhan Flickinger

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Elton Burns Ely Sr., resident of Wellington, Kansas and member of the Ponca Nation passed away Friday, December 3, 2010 in Wellington, Kansas. He was 59.

Elton was born June 26, 1951in Pawnee, Oklahoma the son of Joe and Mary Ely. His early education was in the Red Rock area schools. He was married to Cheryll Kennedy on July 26, 1974 in Arkansas City. His enjoyments were spending time with his grandchildren, bowling and playing pool.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryll, of the home one daughter, Jennifer Vogelsang of Arkansas City four granddaughters, Shayla, Brittnee, Keylee and Gabby four other grandchildren and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Elton Burns Ely Jr.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2010 at the OtoeMissouria Cemetery near Red Rock. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.