Rev. Gordon Elrick
February 23, 2014
Rev. Gordon Elrick of Legacy Pointe, Waukee, Iowa where he lived with his wife of 52 years, Lucy Elrick, passed away February 23, 2014.
Gordon George Elrick was born August 13, 1938 in Buffalo, New York to Charles and Janet Elrick, originally from Glasgow, Scotland. He grew up in Rocky River, Ohio where he graduated from high school. He attended college, graduate school, and seminary in Tennessee, where he also served as a pastor. He was Director of Christian Education in Illinois, Wisconsin, and in Red Oak, Iowa. He then served as pastor in the following Iowa communities: Letts, High Prairie, Huxley, Cambridge, Lake View, Wall Lake, Sutherland, and Larrabee, before retiring from Creston in 2001.
Gordon volunteered as a Cub Scout Master, Boy Scout Master, volunteer fire fighter, and as a driver for VA hospital patients. He was president of Kiwanis Club and a member of Optimist and Lion’s Clubs. He was a member and chairperson of committees of the Iowa United Methodist Conference. Gordon enjoyed photography, reading, golf and traveling.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy; daughter, Becky Bryan of Omaha, Nebraska; son, Doug, and wife, Lori of Grimes, Iowa; grandson, Andrew Elrick; granddaughters, Kayley Elrick, Sara Elrick, and Lindsey Bryan; brother-in-law, Bill Nichols; and nephews, Thom and David Nichols. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Janet Nichols.
Services will be held at Valley United Methodist Church, 4201 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. Refreshments will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to the Valley United Methodist Church or to the Bidwell Community Center in Des Moines. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lisa Dodder Coffman
05/27/2014
I am so sorry to learn of Rev. Elrick's passing. I still have vivid memories of him greeting everyone as they left Sunday services at Letts United Methodist Church so many years ago. What a wonderful and kind person he was! My heart is with your entire family and my dear childhood friend, Becky. I have often thought of her and your family through the years. Please let her know I'm thinking of her if you get my message.
Joel Bader
02/27/2014
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Rev. Elrick. I appreciated his kindness and friendship which he showed me during my years at Valley United Methodist Church. I am grateful for Rev. Elrick's service. I wish his friends and family the very best. My thoughts are with them.
Paul & Elaine Kjar
02/26/2014
With our deepest sympathy and sorrow at your loss.
With Christian love,
Paul & Elaine
Carol Calvert
02/26/2014
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Gordon. I loved seeing him and his wonderful smile in the halls at Legacy when he was in rehab. He had such a positive attitude. It was always a joy to see the two of you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Becky Maffett
02/26/2014
Doug, Lori, Andrew, Kayley and Sara,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We hope your memories will bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. God bless, Becky and Mark
Fran & Bob Schmidt
02/25/2014
Lucy, I don't know what to say. We loved Gordon so much. But we are so glad he is at home now and looking down on us. I anxiously await the time when we will join him in his heavenly home.
We love you and will try to be there if not as soon as possible we will be seing you, Love Fran and Bob