Duell, Elton J.

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ELTON J. DUELL, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Norma Duncan, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, March 12th, 2017 at the age of 92 years.

Besides his wife, Norma, he will be sadly missed by his four children, Sherry (Arnold) Sacher, Richard (Joanne) Duell, Gary (Beverly) Duell and Janice (Rick) Atkins. He will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Shelley (Paul) Diggins, Tammy (Rob) Duell-Hodgson, Larry (Jim) Atkins, Darrin (Cindy) Duell, Michael (Cynthia) Duell, Kimberly (Brian) Madigan, Matthew (Georgia) Atkins, Jason (Christine) Sacher, Jay (Crystal) Duell, Trevor (Glenna) Duell, Nicole (Roger) Akune, Adam (Erin) Duell and Stacy (Duane) Kennedy. He is also survived by 33 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Elton is also survived by one sister, Faye (Ed) French, one brother, Jack (Geraldine) Duell, sisters-in-law, Isabel Duell and Donna Metcalf and brother-in-law Robert Hurlburt as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his wife Pearl, his brother Melvin, and sister Lucy Delores.

Elton was born on September 2, 1924 in New Dayton, Alberta, the eldest son of Edwin and Ida Duell. In July 1945, Elton married Pearl Josephine Hurlburt and they raised their four children on the family farm at New Dayton. After retirement, Elton moved to Lethbridge. He was a resident of "The View" at the time of his passing.

A Celebration of Elton's Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Brian Magee officiating.

A Private Family Interment will be held prior to the Celebration of Life.

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Warm thoughts and prayers to all the family. I enjoyed a visit with your father & Norma at the Lodge while visiting with my aunt a few years ago. Prior to this was at the New Dayton reunion. He leaves a wonderful legacy in his family.

Don & Chris (Schweigert) Gundlock, March 17, 2017

Our sympathy to you with the passing of your dear Dad and Grandpa. May the Lord give you strength and comfort for today and in the days ahead. Our love to you.

John & Elvina Van Roon, March 17, 2017

Gary & Bev & Family We would like to send deepest sympathy to you at this time of your loss. Our prayers are with you and family .God be with you and yours.

Bob & Marie Halvorson, March 17, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time

Rosanne Horrocks, March 16, 2017

Dear Janice ..our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your Dad. We hope that it might bring you comfort to know that many of your old friends are thinking of you at this sad time. Treasure your memories and take good care! Your friends, Kei and Ken

Kei Sampson, March 16, 2017

I am very sad to hear about Uncle Elton. Many happy memories. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Thoughts and prayers for your family at this time of grief.

Dave & Susan Duell, March 15, 2017

While my wife Candi will leave more words. I will say the time spent visiting Elton on occasion . Had had me wishing for more memories together. What little time spent did not distract from his warm personality. I will miss him. My prayers unto his family at this sad time

Tim Wooden, March 14, 2017

We are so sorry. We will miss uncle Elton so much. We sure enjoyed our visits with him and I am so glad that Tim got to meet him too. We loved him very much.

Candi Hurlburt, March 14, 2017

our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Elton was a very special gentleman and he will be missed. Love Earl and Elaine

Earl andElaine Duncan, March 13, 2017

Our sincere love and heartfelt sympathy to the Duell family as you grieve the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. Our prayer is that our Lord's peace and grace will be with you all.

Peter & Wilma Van Roon, March 13, 2017

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