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Obituary: Thomas (Tom) Roger Elder

Thomas (Tom) Roger Elder
Thomas (Tom) Roger Elder
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February 12, 1948 – January 11, 2025

Tom was a fabulous father, great sibling, true friend and the best husband ever! He was an avid trail runner, golfer, kayaker and author. Tom was a local to the valley since the 70’s. He contributed to the growth of the valley through the building of bus stops, then driving the buses up and down the valley. He then entered the restaurant business, first at Little Annie’s and later managing the Red Onion and the Glenwood Canyon Brew Pub. He became a substitute teacher in the RE2 for 8 years. He was an amazing, caring member of the New Castle Community which he called home for the last 17 years. He dedicated his life to helping those around him. He was president of his HOA, a very active member of the New Castle Lions Club and chairman of the Climate Environment Commission.

He is survived by his loving wife Mary Johnson, his 2 sons, Dr. Alan Elder and Jack Elder, his former wife Denise Drake and his brothers Randy (Eileen) and Rich (Penny) & his sister Christina Margason. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

We would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Donovan and her staff at Calaway Young Cancer Center and Dr. Forsberg and his team at Colorado Blood Cancer Institute in Denver.

In lief of flowers please consider a contribution to Lift-Up, 100 Midland Ave., #270, Glenwood Springs, 81601 or Journey Home Animal Care Center, 1500 Prefontaine Ave, Rifle, 81650 or “The Thomas Elder Groovy Guy Scholarship Fund” to benefit a Coal Ridge student. These may be sent to 247 N. 7th St., New Castle, 81647.

Please share any photos of Tommy to Jack@JackalopeCinema.com. He lived by his motto “do something nice for somebody.” There will be a celebration of a life well lived and loved in the spring. R.I.P. sweet man


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