Eldon R. Canfield

Eldon R. Canfield, 75 of Dannebrog, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm at All Faiths Funeral Home on Wednesday. Services will be held at 11 am on Thursday at All Faiths Funeral Home. Pastor Rob Pearson will officiate. Private family burial of ashes will take place in Ord Cemetery at a later date. Eldon was born on June 1, 1940 on the Canfield family farm outside of Ericson, Nebraska, youngest of twelve children of Palmer and Mabel (Ainsworth) Canfield. He grew up in the Ericson and Ord area. The first in his family to do so, he graduated from Ord High School in 1958. On July 5, 1959 he was united in marriage to Phyllis Bleach at Ord Christian Church. The couple made their home in Ord until 1962 when they moved to Grand Island to raise their children. Following their move to Grand Island, Eldon was employed by Mid Plains Construction, starting out as a carpenter and working his way up to Vice President (Superintendent). In 1982 he co-founded Tri-Valley Builders, where he continued to work as a general contractor until his retirement in 2008. Eldon was a skilled carpenter and built his own home. He enjoyed woodworking, designing and crafting numerous pieces of furniture for members of his family. In recent years, his cabin on the Loup River was a favorite place for him to relax and customize with additions. Eldon enjoyed fishing with friends and family. At family reunions he enjoyed playing horseshoes. Most of all he cherished the time spent with family. Survivors include, his children, Rhonda (Glenn) Davis of Colorado Springs, CO, Rona (David) Jacobsen of Dannebrog, and Russel (Jill) Canfield of Grand Island; grandchildren, Nathaniel Jacobsen of Grand Island, Jarrod (Tiffany) Jacobsen of Dannebrog, Lucas Canfield, Madison Canfield, Spencer Canfield and Ryley Canfield all of Grand Island; great-grandchildren, Barrett and Remi Jacobsen; brothers, Rex (Blanche) Canfield of Grand Island, and George (Babe) Canfield of Ohio; sister, Bonnie Lou Scott of Grand Island; along with numerous extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Phyllis in 2014; infant son Randal Lee Canfield; grandson Jacob A. Canfield; and infant sister. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date

Eldon R. Canfield

June 1, 1940 - April 30, 2016

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