Elva Izetta Alexander

1920 - 2011

Elva Izetta Alexander obituary, 1920-2011, Lakewood, CA

BORN

1920

DIED

2011

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Luyben Dilday - Long Beach - Long Beach

5161 Arbor Road

Long Beach, California

Elva Alexander Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 21, 2011.

Elva Izetta Alexander

Beloved wife and mother, Elva passed peacefully at the age of 91 years old on October 19, 2011 in Lakewood, California. She was born in Modale, Iowa and moved to California in 1938 when she married Donald. Elva was a homemaker and dedicated mother. She is survived by her husband, Donald. Don and Elva were married 73 years. Elva is also survived by her 3 sons, Gary, Gayle, Val. She has 5 grandchildren, Michelle, Margret, Michael, Kathy and Ryan and 3 great-grandchildren, Sarah, Bradley and Sean. "This family has made my life full of love and lots of happiness - My life has been complete." A service to honor Elva will be held at Calvary Chapel Downey at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011 in the Fellowship Hall. Calvary Chapel Downey is located at 12808 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Scripps Clinic and Research Council, P.O. Box 2669, La Jolla, California 92038-2669.
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December 25, 2011

Val Alexander

Merry Christmas Mom!! We miss you very much. I am so happy that you are with Jesus.

October 28, 2011

Amy Marsh

My family has been blessed by living across the street from Don & Elva. Elva's love for Don and her family was evident in every conversation I ever had with her. She was a caring woman who looked out for us always. We will miss her and pray for the Alexander family.

October 28, 2011

Nancy Alexander

Elva was a true role model for mothers, her loyalty and love for family always came first. She welcomed me into the family as a daughter and I will cherish the memory of our time together as a family. She made holidays and birthdays the best in her special way. I am inspired by the loving relationship she had with the love of her life, Don. She will always be in my heart and thoughts.

October 27, 2011

Jill Alexander

Elva was a dear, sweet woman. She valued her family greatly and had a lot of love for some treasured friends. My mother-in-law will always have a very special place in my heart, I really loved her. I have so many beautiful memories of shared, happy times. She will be missed incredibly but I take comfort in the fact that I will see her again in heaven.

October 27, 2011

Kathy Alexander

Not to many people have the opportunity to know their Grandparents. I have been very lucky in my life to have such a unique and special relationship with my Grandmother. I will miss her so much, but take comfort in knowing that I will see her again some day. Until then, I know she will be watching over us all with a smile.

October 27, 2011

Gayle Alexander

My Mom was the kindest, most gentle person I ever knew. If everyone had a mother like her the world would be a better place. There are no words to express how much I loved my mother. She was my best friend and we talked everyday. We will all miss her very much but she will always be there in my heart and I will still be talking to her. Love you Mom, Gayle.

October 26, 2011

Joel Glick

Having grown up across the street from the Alexanders on Glorywhite St., I will always remember Elva as a generous, kind and loving person. On behalf of the entire Glick family, I wish to express our sincerest condolences to Don, Val, Gayle, Gary and their families. May God bless Elva and all the Alexander family.

October 26, 2011

Claudia Gingrich Williams

My heart goes out to you all, take care of each other. God bless

October 26, 2011

Sherry lao

I feel empathy for you loss. I wish I could make the pain go away. I am sorry.

October 26, 2011

jennie kraus

I have been blessed to have been a part of Elva's family for so many years, I consider her my grandmother. Her spunk and spirit will live on as she looks down upon us and smiles her beautiful smile. God bless the Alexander family.

October 26, 2011

Patti Chytka

Such wonderful memories of growing up in Lakewood and part of that is being greeted by Elva whenever you visited. She was always warm (especially to us girls) and yet tough. She had to be with 3 sons. She will be greatly missed as she was the center of the family, as all mothers are. My love to her husband Donald and her sons, Gary, Gayle and Val. Love

October 26, 2011

Donald Alexander

Elva was devoted to her home and family. She loved making her home nice for her family. She was an exceptional wife. She took care of everything for us and I never had to worry about anything. I have loved her all my life and I will love her until I pass on. I am going to miss her the rest of my life.

October 26, 2011

Val Alexander

My mother was a wonderful person. Everyone loved her. I am going to miss her very much. I am so glad that her pain is gone. My only consoling thought is that someday we will be together in eternity with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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