Elswood R. Meyer

Elswood R. Meyer, 90, passed away Jan. 2, 2010, in Pueblo. Preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Meyer in January 1999. Survived by his children, C. Richard (Elaine) Meyer of Pueblo, David E. (Judy) Meyer of Pueblo West and Douglas R. (Beth) Meyer of Exton, Pa.; sister, Viola Groethe of Elk Point, S.D.; brother, Charles Meyer of Colorado Springs; six grandchildren, Adrienne Meyer of Arizona, Jay Meyer of Pueblo West, Jill Swerdferger of Pueblo West, Kevin Meyer of Philadelphia, Pa., Kelly Meyer of Philadelphia, Pa. and Kacie Meyer of San Francisco, Calif.; five great-grandchildren, Shae Swerdferger of Pueblo West, Avri Swerdferger of Pueblo West, Orin Meyer of Pueblo West, Alexix Meyer of Freeport, Ill. and Tyler Meyer of Freeport, Ill.; and special friend, Ruth Hoagberg of Colorado Springs. Elswood was born to Edgar Richard and Emma Marie Meyer in Gillespie, Ill., on Feb. 15, 1919. He retired as an insurance adjuster for GMAC. His favorite pastimes were golfing and model railroading. There will be no viewing or service. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church Building Fund, 1802 Sheridan Rd., Pueblo, Colo., 81001. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com