Earl Eliason

of Cottonwood, South Dakota, died on Thursday, February 19, 2015
at Golden Living Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Rapid City at the age of 79

Earl Allen Eliason was born July 10, 1935 to Volla (Sandusky) and Carl Eliason. He lived on the family ranch while attending grade school in Cottonwood and high school in Quinn.

Earl served in the United States Army from 1957 - 1959.

He was married to Mary Flanagan in 1963. He was married to Mary Schull Percy in 1983.

Earl attended barber school in 1963-1964. He began cutting hair in a shop in Philip, eventually taking over ownership. He operated Earl’s Barber Shop for over 40 years. He continued to live on the ranch until he moved to a nursing home in Rapid City in 2007.

Survivors include sons William Eliason of Gillette, WY, and Peter and his wife Jenny Eliason of Sierra Vista, AZ; daughters Mary and her husband Clifford Poss of Philip, SD, and Alice and her husband Rob Almendinger of Brainerd, MN; his grandchildren Hailey Eliason, Seamus Eliason, Ethan Eliason, Grace Eliason, Carl Poss, Jane Poss, and Lucas and his wife Kirsten Almendinger; one great-granddaughter, Ariana Almendinger; one sister, Helen Scott of Lynnwood, WA; nephews John Scott, Terry Scott, and David Scott, and niece Mary Robbins.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Volla Eliason.

A visitation was held on Sunday, February 22, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 23, at the United Church in Philip.

Burial followed at the Cottonwood Cemetery.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 1:00 p.m.
United Church
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Kathy Chesney
MUSIC
Sally Jankord - Pianist
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“Rock of Ages”
USHERS
Danny Oldenberg - Terry Buchert
PALLBEARERS
Frank Virchow - Glen Bennett
Bill Sandal - Mickey Daly
Gary Williams - Vern Omdahl
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Cottonwood Cemetery
Cottonwood, South Dakota

Service Details

Funeral services: 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, at the United Church in Philip.
Burial: Cottonwood Cemetery

Guest Book

Our deepest sympathies to the family Earl was a wonder friend to my dad !
   ~ Dawn Kelly Richter Quinn (2/19/2015)
Bill
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Let us know if you need anything.
Mike & Shelli
   ~ Shelli Dowdy Gillette (2/19/2015)
Sorry to hear of Earls passing, spent many hours at the Barber Shop talking, guns and reloading for our customers Rest In Peace My Friend
   ~ Butch Amsden Santa Rosa Ca (2/19/2015)
Our prayers and sympathies goes out to the family.
   ~ Sandy Neumann Texas (2/19/2015)
My heart is with his family. My prayers are with you all.
I will miss my Uncle and our may chats of world events. He was color full man. He taught a city boy how to shot a 22 rifle, and How drive a stick Shift at a early age of 11 years old.
I'm thank full and a richer human because of him. Thank you Earl
   ~ John Scott Snohomish WA (2/19/2015)
Well old pard you went before me, hope you have a good trip and
put in a good word for me, as Ill follow fore long.
God Bless your family-Joe & Nancy Thompson
   ~ Joe Thompson 2449 Sweetbrair Rapid City 57703 (2/19/2015)
Our condolences to Alice, Mary, Pete, and good friend Billy. So sorry for your loss. I have many memories of your father that make me smile and proud to have known him. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.
Steven & Glynda Wintrode
   ~ Steven Wintrode 6134 maramet dr Corpus Christi TX 78414 (2/19/2015)
Earl always had a joke to tell, loved to barter and sell guns in his shop and the haircuts were a sideline sometimes. There were always guys at his shop visiting and enjoying themselves. We have several guns bought through Earl. Our sympathy to the family. May he rest in peace.
   ~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (2/19/2015)
Mary, Cliff & Family, I am so sorry for you at Earl's passing. When I think of "individuals" who never compromised their unique personalities, I always think of Earl. Bless his memory and you all.
   ~ Kenny & Lyndy Ireland Philip (2/19/2015)

Flowers

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Frank Virchow, Paige, Brooke, Shelia and Carol
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Scott & Beth Kennedy
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Golden Living Center Meadowbrook