John Elking
Elking, John P. Sr., Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Beloved husband of Debbie Elking; loving father of John (Julie) Elking, Jacob (Agnes) Elking, and Aaron (Andrea) Elking; dear grandfather of Madelyn, John, Jasmine, and Lila; dearest son of the late Edward and Anna Elking; dear brother of Edward (Pat) Elking, Dennis (Roxanne) Elking, Donna (William) Shaheen, Nancy (Dave) Stevens, Linda Coppersmith, JoAnn (Michael) Carroll, Joseph (Jennifer) Elking, and Mary Elking; our dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend.
John was one of the most selfless, loving, and hardworking men. He lived his life placing family first and the interests of others ahead of his own. He was a great teacher, mentor, friend, cousin and uncle to so many people. His love and selflessness will carry on in all of our hearts and actions and so will the family he built so strong.
Services: Memorial Mass Fri., Mar. 1, 5pm at St. Raymond’s Maronite Cathedral, 931 Lebanon Dr, 63104. Celebration of Life to follow at the Cedars Banquet Hall.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the John P. Elking Scholarship Fund. Donations can be sent by Venmo to @JohnPElking, by PayPal to JohnPElking@gmail.com, or checks can be mailed to 5879 Walsh Street, St. Louis, MO, 63109.
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Johnny. I have many fond memories growing up living across the alley. And then later in life I would see he and Debbie at the gym and he was so kind like no time had passed. What a sweet soul. I pray that the love of friends and family comfort you during this sad time and I know he will be helping you cope with this huge loss. Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted Matthew 5:4. May he rest in paradise. Love – Sally
Dear Donna, Billy & Family
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother John. May he Rest In Peace.
Love and Prayers,
Carole & John
Bethel, Ct.
Debbie you and your families have our deepest condolences of the passing of John he was a very likable person Love and Prayers Mamie and Norm
The “Hard Times” outfield is now complete: John in left, Steve Denny in center, Tim Martin in right — in heaven of course. Love you bro!
At the time of this great loss to Elkings, especially Debbie, our hearts and prayers are with you. Let God give you the strength to reminisce over the wonderful memories about John and help you to continue the celebration of life as he intends, so he can watch the fun up from heaven and have a hearty laugh. John, we miss you
Joe and Tessy
My sympathies to the John’s family and loved ones. I worked with John at Emerson and really respected him. He was one of the more level headed managers and a pleasure to work alongside.
John left a wonderful legacy. Our condolences.
I am so sorry to Debbie and all family and friends of John. He was a great friend and loved his family. He will be greatly missed. Hugs to you all
Debbie I am sorry for you and your family’s loss . I have such wonderful memories through out the years with you and John. He was a wonderful , smart , funny and kind man .
Debbie, condolences and prayers to you and your family.
We are very sorry for your loss and our deepest sympathy is extended to the entire family. May John’s soul rest in peace.
Debbie, I am so sorry to learn of John’s passing. I will always remember his kindness and after the grandchildren were born how he would light up when one asked him about them.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21:4
Tim and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
I worked with 40 years with John and of coarse or noon ping pong matches. John was always kind and a giving person. I will miss his wit and humor. I will be praying for the selling family in these trying times.
John was a great and kind person with whom I worked with for several years. My wife and I leave our condolences, prayers and best wishes to his family. Doug Toth
So sorry to learn of this loss. John was a great mentor to me in my early career with Emerson working on commercial pump motors. I’m grateful for the time he spent coaching me. Debbie please know that I am praying for you and the family. John was a good, faithful man, full of integrity.
My condolences to the Family. I was sorry to hear of John’s passing. I worked with him for many years at Emerson and Nidec. I respected him as an Engineer. We had a good working relationship and I consulted with him on numerous projects and always valued his opinion and perspective. But more importantly, we became friends. We talked a lot on investments, cars, music, company developments and the business of life.
He had a great style. Thoughts and prayers to all…