Eldon Harold Boswell

Born June 3, 1921 in Parke County to Perry and Nicy (Wells) Boswell and was a graduate of Greencastle High School “Class of 1940”.

After returning home from the Navy, having served as a gunner’s mate in WWII, he went to work for his father for several years as a Master Carpenter. He also worked with Paul Black; Harry Black; Williams-Beck-Hess; and Joe Hess, retiring in 1986. After retirement he went to work for the Walden Inn for 13 years, as a mechanical engineer and occasional bus tour guide.

Eldon was a member of the Elks Lodge having served as the Exalted Ruler for two terms and receiving Elk of the Year. He was also a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, and the Carpenters’ Union.

He made several pieces of furniture, including a bedroom suite in memory of Karen, Matt O’Neill’s wife. Seven bedroom suites total, one for each of his children. Some furniture he made for Waldon Inn is on display at the Putnam County Museum.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Dellen, who he married in 1946, the daughter of Claude and Katie (Heavin) Dellen of Stilesville. They have four children, Steve (Margee Gray), Larry (Peggy Cash), David (Marcia Foxx), and Debra Crowley; ten grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Russell Boswell; and son-in-law, Jim Crowley.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home with an Elks Memorial Walk Thru at 7:30 PM.

Private graveside services with military rites will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made in Eldon’s memory to the Elks Lodge Scholarship Program 202 S. Indiana St. or the GHS Alumni Association 2 S. Jackson St. Greencastle, IN. 46135