Elmer Wayne Tilstra

1939 - 2014

Elmer Wayne Tilstra obituary, 1939-2014

BORN

1939

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Olinger Hampden Mortuary & Cemetery

8600 East Hampden Ave

Denver, Colorado

Elmer Tilstra Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 15, 2014.

Tilstra, Elmer Wayne
March 30, 1939 - June 13, 2014

A memorial service will be held at his church, Christ Community Church at 8085 E. Hampden Ave. in Denver on Friday, June 20 at 10:30am

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June 20, 2014

Linda Tilstra-Mann

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family today. We will all miss Uncle Elmer.

June 20, 2014

Marilyn,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Patty saw it on face book and sent me the connection to obituaries. I know it has been a very hard and long goodbye and he will be missed. Just know I think of you often and hope next time I get up that way maybe we can meet. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your cousin from Texas, Arla Zoe Arnett

June 19, 2014

John Tilstra

To a great friend and uncle. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I will always treasure the times we spent together I take comfort that he joins great company in Heaven. Will miss you Uncle Elmer- Your loving nephew, John.

June 18, 2014

Barry Coleman

Randy, so sorry for you and your family during this time. I am sure Mr. Tilstra will be greatly missed

June 18, 2014

We send all the family our sincere sympathy. It is always hard to say goodbye.
Sending you all our love and prayers. Frank and Judy LeDoux

June 18, 2014

Bob K

Sorry in your loss. Will be there in thought on Friday.

June 17, 2014

Jimmy Reynolds

Meet this guy on an Alaska cruise... Instantly became good friends!! Loved to hear his fishing stories!! Miles kept us apart but I will always remember you Mr. Elmer!!!!

June 17, 2014

Rick Johnson

Elmer was a great father, not only to his two sons Randy and Mitch, but also to me. He was a father figure to me, my father having passed early in my life. He provided me with good advise, criticized me when I was out of hand. Elmer helped me to be a better person. I will truly miss him!

June 17, 2014

Ron Stjernholm

My basement is complete and just passed an updated code inspection.Ipassed with flying colors and the inspector said we had done a great job. Many years ago Elmer and I finished the job by ourselves one summer. I got to know what a special man he was. He taught me many things and I remember him everytime I go to the basement. Colleen's and my prayers go to the family in this time of grief.

June 17, 2014

kimberly dascomb

Always be .missed never forgotten

June 17, 2014

Billie and Rollie Tilstra

I came to know Elmer through the aspects of Face book and Marilyn. From that, I found out he was indeed a good guy! Prayers go with you all.

June 17, 2014

Ray Tilstra

My dad, John Tilstra, of Hills Minnesota knew Elmer and sends his sympathies and prayers from the nursing home in Hills. May God's comfort hold you in this time of goodbyes.

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