Edward M. Elliott, 58, of Laramie Wyoming died 12/31/2016.
Ed was born on 12/16/1958 to James Elliott and Nancy Elliott and raised in Denver Colorado. Ed attended Chadron State College in Nebraska where he met his wife of 37 years Leah Elliott. They moved to Laramie and Ed began a long career as an automotive teacher at LHS, where he inspired many. He was a proud supporter of both the Mule Deer and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundations.
The mountain top was his place. Ed loved the crisp morning air and at the end of the day with a roaring campfire and cold drink you can call him a happy man. He loved hunting, hiking, and 4 wheeling and was always happiest exploring a back mountain road. If he was not on the mountain you can find him with his family enjoying family dinner and a good card game. He was always the first one there to fix a problem or lend a helping hand.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Crystal, parents James and Nancy, and a brother Thomas. He is survived by his wife Leah; five children Jennifer (Billy) Newcomb, Dustin (Erica) Elliott, Paige (Adam) Keahey, Dillon Elliott, and Hannah Elliott; four grandchildren Talianne, Everleigh, Owen, and Audra; and a brother Gerald (Donna) Arevalo.
Services will be held at St. Laurence O’Toole Wednesday January 11th, 2016 with a rosary at 1:30 and services at 2pm, followed by a reception at 4pm at the Elks Lodge.
Memorial donations may be made to the Edward M. Elliott Memorial Fund c/o ACPE Federal Credit Union, 2835 Grand Avenue Laramie, WY 82070
My heart goes out to all of you in the loss of your husband, dad, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend; always such a happy, and friendly fellow Ed was; he will be greatly missed by so many people. Your family is in my prayers; may you find comfort knowing Ed has gone to be with his heavenly Father. God Bless you all!!
Leah, Jennifer, Paige and all the Elliot Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts today and in the days and weeks to come. My Sincere condolences. Stacy Lam
I am so Sorry for all of you on your loss!! We were great neighbors and loved seeing our children grow up together!! My thoughts and Prayers are with the whole family... Please take Care of each other...
My sincere condolences to his family. Mr. Elliot was an awesome instructor when I was in his class many, many years ago. He helped expose and guide me to the field I work in today. He will be missed!
I was very proud to have worked alongside Ed at Laramie High for many years. He was a dedicated teacher, who truly believed in the worth and promise of all his students. I was also so very proud to call Ed my good friend. My sincere condolences to his family.
I'm so sorry for your family's loss! My love and prayers for all of you! Ed, was a funny and great man!
Absolutely a incredible and inspiring man thank you for believing in dreams and teaching me on how to accomplish them. What a great great man. Prayers and best wishes to all.
Leah and family, Our prayers are with you all. Ed will be missed greatly. We miss him here but God has a blessed existence for such a good man. See you in Heaven my friend! Love, Mary and Jim Truesdale
My deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I had not spoken to Ed in some time, he was our shop teacher in high school. He will be greatly missed I know
My deepest sympathy Leah to you and your family. Prayers are with you all.
It's hard to imagine Laramie High School auto classes without Mr. Elliott. He was a great teacher and his students will remember him fondly.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Leah and your family! Love Julie
Leah and Family , Our deepest sympathy . All of you are in our prayers and we will be having Mass for Ed at St. Joseph's in Stratton, NE . Your Friends in Christ, Stan and Becky Faimon and Family
Praying for you and your family at this time of sorrow. Ed and Leah were always wonderful to our family. GW and Shasta Simpson
You will be missed greatly Sincerely Joel and Cindy Bernaski
My deepest sympathy to all of his family in this time of loss. Ed was an amazing teacher and touched many life's.
Sending you all love and peace during this incredibly difficult time.