Enumclaw resident Elden Bair passed away on November 7, 2023 at the age of 97. He was born July 31, 1926 in Salmon, Idaho to George and Edna Bair. His family moved to Montana where he spent most of his childhood. In 1944, Elden joined the Army. During WWII he served as a Radar Operator in the Philippines until 1946. After his service Elden moved to the Enumclaw area where he met and married the love of his life, June Satterlund.
Elden enjoyed going to the casino, fishing, and family vacations every year. He especially loved teasing his grandkids.
Elden is survived by his daughters, Deanna (David) Blackburn, Julie (Dean) Burlison, an Lisa (Herbert) Schey; grandkids, Gayle, Renee, Dana, Mahala, and Jake; great grandkids, Cheyenne, Jasmine, Kylie, Connor, Anni, Vera, and Lily; one sister Sharon Reeves; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 2pm at Enumclaw Evergreen Memorial Park.
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