Eldon died peacefully at home at the age of 85. He was born in Burwell, Nebraska and moved to Oregon in 1947 and was a pipe fitter before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1949 to 1952. He worked for the City of Portland as an electrical engineer for 31 years. He joined the American Legion Post 180 in Milwaukie and served as commander from 1994 to 1995. He is survived by his wife Fay of 61 years. Son Rick and wife Linda, daughter Sherry Jones, 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls State Fund Post 180, Milwaukie, OR C/O Peake Funeral Chapel."",