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Christine Elders Obituary
She was born Stena Cornelia Blaauw in Chicago, IL, on Oct 23, 1914 to Abraham Vegte Blaauw and Wilhelmina Zuidema Blaauw. Christine was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry Elders, son David Elders, and only brother, Harold A Blaauw. She is survived by 3 sons, Glenn (Linda), Eugene (Betty), and Daniel (January) Elders, 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
She is remembered lovingly by her many dear friends and "adopted family." She loved her Lord, her family, and her music. She was a piano teacher and musician for all of her life, and instilled a love of music in many people's hearts.
A memorial service is being planned for the near future to be held at her church, First Presbyterian of Colorado Springs.
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Memories and Condolences
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J. Williams
July 2, 2015
We had the pleasure of getting to know Ms. Elders in her later years. She inspired my daughters and I to live with fervor...to read much and enjoy music. We will miss her very much.
Renee LaVigne
June 30, 2015
My sympathies are with you Dan and family. You are in my heart and my prayers.
June 29, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. She was a fine musician, and played the piano well into her 90's. The American Music Society dearly misses Christine.
Joe Maloy
June 29, 2015
We mourn with you. A loved one lost can grieve the heart, and make us yearn for tomorrow, When God will keep the promise he made of no pain, no death, and no sorrow. My prayers are with you and your family.
Ron Osso
June 28, 2015
Dear Chris, We will all miss you. Thank you for playing your piano for me when I visited you on your 93rd. And thank you for so many things you did for me. You always made me smile when you called me your fifth son. Say hi to Harry. With love, gratitude and affection.
Meg Edmonds
June 27, 2015
A lovely woman. I remember having breakfast with her at the Village Inn as her thank you for my tutoring Dan's daughter.
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