Donald Fredrick Elderbrook

Donald ‘Don’ Elderbrook was called to his Lord at 8:40 pm on Friday August 22, 2014. His family had gathered to cherish his final moments at Boone Hospital. Don was born April 13, 1926. The middle of three children, he spent most of his childhood in the Kansas City area with his sisters Katy and Rose. Donald served his country on the USS Capricornus during World War II. Upon his discharge, he married Frances Baker March 26, 1948 and settled in Columbia, Mo to raise two daughters, Donna and Paula. Don worked for the City of Columbia Water & Light at the power plant. In the early seventies, Don acquired an interest in Judo. He pursued this interest to a fifth level black belt. A devoted Christian and family man, Donald enjoyed spending time with his family and watching Gaither Family Gatherings.

He is preceded in death by: his parents; his sister, Catherine Runner; his niece, Patricia Runner; and his grandson, Terry Lynn Cunningham. He is survived by: his beloved wife, Frances; his daughters, Donna Davis and Paula Elderbrook; his grandchildren, Kelsi Heberer-Davis and Kale Elderbrook Davis; as well as many nieces, nephews, and in-laws all of whom were dear to his heart and eager targets to Donald’s mischievous nature.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 from 9:00-10:00 am at Memorial Funeral Home with funeral service at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Tributes can be left online at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com