February 3, 1919 - May 19, 2015
1919 - 2015
Carl James Elardo, Jr, 96, St. Joseph, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in his home. He was born in Krebs, OK on February 3, 1919 to Carl and Angela (Balsamo) Elardo.
Carl married Esther L. Gossett on November 15, 1946, in St. Joseph, MO and she survives of the home.
He had served during WWII in the Air Force Division of the Army. Carl loved people and talking to them. Carl enjoyed playing on the floor with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed art, music, stained glass, drawing, painting, yo-yo, top collecting and loved his sweets.
Survivors also include a son Larry (Dianne) Elardo, Groveland, MA; four daughters, Karen Bainter, St. Joseph, MO, Susan (Randy) Stuber, Polson, MT, Cathy McKim, Angela (John) Durr, both of St. Joseph, MO; a sister, Frances Schenk, TX; (10) grandchildren, Gracia, Anthony Gardner, Nathan, Neil, Nicholas Stuber, Megan Berg, Mallory McKim, Kyle, Nicola Elardo, and Abby Durr; and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Sam Elardo, John Elardo; two sisters, Mary Felt, and Helen Mears
Celebration of Life will be 10 AM Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Wyatt Park Christian Church, St. Joseph. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Public visitation and family receiving hours will be 5 to 7 PM Friday at the church, St. Joseph, MO. Arrangements provided by Gladden - Stamey Funeral Home, St. Joseph, MO.