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Donald E Elder

April 12, 1940 ~ January 5, 2020 (age 79) 79 Years Old

Tribute

Donald E. Elder was born on April 12, 1940 in Bayonne, NJ to James & Ann Elder. Donald passed away at home on January 5, 2020 in Modesto, CA at the age of 79. He is proceeded in death by his loving wife Helga Elder. A visitation will held on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Franklin & Downs Funeral Home 1050 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA. from 5 to 8 P.M. with a rosary beginning at 7 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church 4212 Dale Rd, Modesto, CA on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 10 A.M.

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Services

Visitation

Sunday
January 12, 2020
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home McHenry Chapel
1050 McHenry Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350

Recitation of the Rosary

Sunday
January 12, 2020
7:00 PM
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home McHenry Chapel
1050 McHenry Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350

Funeral Mass

Monday
January 13, 2020
10:00 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church
4524 Tully Rd
Modesto, CA 95368