Elmer was born September 12, 1928 in Yakima, Washington to Joseph Louis Roy and Marie Roy (St. George).
He graduated from Marquette High School in 1945 and joined the US Army in 1951 earning the Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Service Star and the United Nations Service Medal before leaving active service as a Corporal in 1953. He left the US Army Ready Reserves in 1956.
He married Dorothy Mae Roy (Winstead) on July 14, 1956 in Seattle, Washington and together they raised five children.
He retired from Boeing after 33 years in the 707/27/37 division in Renton, Washington.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing with his family and friends. He was an early adopter of technology and enjoyed producing a family newsletter and working hard researching his family's genealogy. He played cards and enjoyed music. He had a sharp wit and loved to make his family laugh even in the weeks before his passing. He enjoyed the crossword and other puzzles every day. He cherished being surrounded by family for any occasion and delighted in the recent socially-distanced birthday celebration in his front yard. He always put family first and was a role model to all his children.
He is survived by his brother, Dennis Roy, his sister, Karen DiModica, his five children and their spouses, Michelle and Jim Swaim, Catherine and William Dugovich, Michael and Mi Hui Roy, Jeffrey Roy and Catherine Dunne, Jerome and Laura Roy, 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was excited to learn his second great grandchild was on the way.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his brother, Donald Roy, and his sister, Maxine Loran.
A private graveside service will be held Friday November 6th at 2:00 PM.
37600 Pacific Highway S
Federal Way, WA 98003
In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to these Wise Giving Alliance accredited charities:
In memory of his loving wife, Dorothy Roy
Alzheimer’s Disease Research
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