To the Eldon Pugh family: Sending our deepest sympathy over Eldon's surprise passing. We were close friends and also neighbors all of our 33 years of residence in Cedar Rapids, and will miss seeing him on our annual trip back
from CO for a visit with our family (Larry and Janelle Parks.)
Peggy and Frank Parks
March 31, 2015
Dear Pugh Family,
I had the privilege to work with Eldon through the Grant Wood Chapter of the American Red Cross. He provided such great technical expertise and leadership to the board. His service made it possible for thousands of eastern Iowans to receive disaster related support as well as life-saving preparation through the regular classes offered. He will be remembered as a caring man that did his best to make this world a better place for everyone around him.
With deepest sympathy,
Paula Vincent
Paula Vincent
March 25, 2015
Lora and family, I was very sorry to hear about the loss of this accomplished man, your loving father. I first met him when he and your mother dropped you off at ISU and I was lucky enough to have the dorm room next to yours. Through the years I would frequently run into them and they were always so friendly, inquiring how I was and filling me in on the latest with Lora. They were always a very pleasant, intelligent couple. I am so very sorry and I will be thinking about you.
Pam Mahany
March 25, 2015
We were so sorry that we were unable to attend the service for Eldon but Dick was not feeling well that day. Our prayers go out to the family and to Margaret. It seems unreal that I talked to him just two weeks ago. God bless Margaret and know that you as well as Lori and Gregg and family are in our prayers. We will surely miss him.
Dick and Mary Prendergast
March 24, 2015
My sympathy and prayers go out to the Pugh family. It was my great privilege to work with Eldon at First Congregational Church. He was truly a gentleman with a great sense of humor and one who had a never ending interest and curiosity of the city, state and world in which he lived. I will greatly miss seeing him at the church each week; visiting with him and enjoying his jokes.
Someone once said the the measure of a life well-lived is not in how much money one has or what possessions they have accumulated, but rather through the lives they touched. Because of all of the lives that he touched you know that his was a life well-lived. He loved deeply and was deeply loved - one cannot ask for more than that.
Cathy Intlekofer
March 23, 2015
Dear Margaret and Family.....
I was saddened and surprised to learn of Eldon's passing as I did not know he had been ill. I talked to him about his fall, but didn't know of any other complications.
Eldon was a very gracious and civic oriented person who worked hard even during his retirement for the betterment of others. It was enjoyable working for many years with Eldon at Amana (when I could catch him when he wasn't flying around the world.)
Right now he is probably going all over heaven checking out different sites.
My sincerest condolences. Eldon will be sadly missed.
p.s. I was unable to attend the service as I recently totaled my car at a time we are moving to another condo.
Bob & Peggy Bevenour
March 23, 2015
We are all saddened to learn that we will no longer have such a caring, selfless humanitarian in our midst. Eldon willingly volunteered in so many different capacities in our community, always stepping forward to get the job done in his quiet, unassuming manner. To the Pugh Family we offer our sincerest condolences and thank you for sharing your husband, father, and grandfather with this community.
Betty Hargraves
March 22, 2015
I was lucky enough to work with him at Amana Refr. and have always admired and liked Eldon. We've stayed in touch over the years since we left Amana and I enjoyed hearing about his family and travels with Margaret. May the Lord bless and keep his many friends and family as you celebrate his life and mourn is passing.
Karla Lynn
March 22, 2015
I was so sad to read of Eldon's passing. I talked to him recently when he stopped in my store to chat and of course "give me a hard time." It was always a pleasure when he would stop in as he was walking the mall and we would talk about so many things...some just for fun and sometimes even on some pretty heavy subjects. Please know he will be in my prayers and that it was a true pleasure and honor to have known him.
Bob
bob holley
March 22, 2015
Ron & I were so sad to hear of Eldon's passing. He was truly a gentleman and a gentle man. Our lives are richer for having known him. We often had newsy notes from him about Plaza East. Just to keep us in the loop, since we are away most of the time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Margaret & his children. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Ron & Rose Denny
March 22, 2015
Eldon had many accomplishments for Amana Refrigeration as VP-International Sales working for & with the Distributors. In 1976 he held a 5 day International Distributor Conference at Amana with 100 Distributors from 81 countries attending. They toured the factory, Amana Colonies, Hoover Museum, chartered a plane to tour the Fayetteville, TN factory, attend the Nashville Country Music Jamboree, & then to Washington, DC to visit the Washington Monuments & a meeting with President Gerald Ford in the White House Rose Garden
Wayne Giddings
March 22, 2015
Sorry for your loss! Seems just like Eldon to slip away with few people knowing! I have known Eldon from church for over 40 years. He was always ready to help out and answer questions from his extensive experience! I loved his sense of humor and his dedication in "giving back". I will miss him hunting down members to make sure they got their pledge report so the church didn't have to mail them. He will be missed.
Judy Parks
March 21, 2015
Lora & family
So sorry for the loss of your dad ; its hard to let go of a parent no matter what the circumstances . What a giving ,full life he had! I'm sure he is proud of you, & thanx for being there for me
Elaine Staton
Elaine & Monty
March 21, 2015
Pugh family, I am so sorry for your loss. Eldon is truly one of the best men I have ever known. Every moment I had working with him at the church, and the moments I spent with him and Margaret outside the church, were an absolute pleasure. He was the always the first to offer a helping hand. He always had a great story to tell. Always put others before himself. The world is a better place because he was in it. He will be greatly missed.
Brooke Spicer
March 21, 2015