Col. Charles Erland Elmer

Colonel (Retired) Charles Erland Elmer, our beloved and devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend left this earth December 23, 2021, to join his wife Janice Adams Elmer on a new adventure, where he will be free from Alzheimer’s and cancer. Born December 11, 1935 to Norma Erlandson Elmer and John Clark Elmer in Payson, Utah. Erland graduated from Payson High School and continued on to The University of Utah where he graduated with a Civil Engineering degree. While at the U of U he met the love of his life, Janice Adams. They were married December 4, 1959. Erland joined the Utah National Guard and Kiwanis in 1963. He served in the Guard for 35 years. Erland served in Sugarhouse Kiwanis Club as President, Lt Governor of the UT/ ID and other roles. He received the Legion of Honor, and many other awards.

He is survided by his son John Allen, daughter Elizabeth, granddaughter Elizabeth Grace, brothers; Stan, Lowell and sister Frances.

In an effort to slow the spike in COVID at the time, we postponed services. We will have a Celebration of Life at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City on June 15, at 6:00-8:00PM. We request masks be worn by all, regardless of vaccination status. Guests are encouraged to park on the north side, main entrance.

We wish to thank Dr. Todd Nelson, Utah Cancer Specialists, Lowell Elmer, John & Linda Cameron, Jane & Gary Guyer, Bud & Betty Merritt and other neighbors for all of their help and care.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to: The Kiwanis Club of Sugarhouse,PO Box 526195, SLC, UT 84152-6195 or The Alzheimers Assoc. of UT, 12894 South Pony Express Rd #300, Draper,UT 84020.