Elvira, Charles and Milton Elder - Anderson, MO - Dedicated Benches on Waymarking.com

This is one of several unusual dedicated benches in Peace Valley Cemetery in that it serves as both a bench and a headstone. This long headstone/bench is for Charles S. Elder, his wife Elvira I. Elder, and their son Milton J. Elder. Unlike the other combination bench/headstones, this one is in trouble. Its footing was not secured properly and it is leaning badly. This is one dedicated bench that I would not sit on. For now.

The inscription on the bench seat is, firstly, the family name ELDER across the top. In the middle is ELVIRA I. 1886 - 1968; followed by a heart encircling UNITED FOREVER; and on the right is CHARLES S. 1888 - 1966. On the left is the inscription: MILTON J. 1914 - 1977. Centered below those inscriptions is: AT REST IN JESUS' HOUSE.

Where is this bench located?: Cemetery Who is this bench honoring?: Elvira I. Elder, Charles S. Elder, Milton J. Elder

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Date Logged Log User Rating   01/24/2016 MountainWoods visited it