Elsie married the love of her life, Harold Purvis, on December 28, 1944 and shared almost 75 years as husband and wife. Together they raised 5 wonderful children. Elsie enjoyed crocheting, reading, cooking and tending to her flowers. She was an avid collector of bracelets and loved when a new one presented to her. Above all, Elsie loved her large family and spending time with them as often as she could.
Elsie is survived by her husband, Harold; sister, Edith Cook; daughters, Jessica (Mike) Snider, Paula Behrens, and Theresa (Rick) Weitzel and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Elsie was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert, Russell, Donald and Richard; and her sons, Jeffrey Eugene and Terry Allen.
Graveside service will be Thursday, June 20 at 10:00am at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home and Cemetery.