Sidney J. Elskes 92, passed away in the presence of his family, Tuesday, September 20, 2011. He was a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel, and a decorated veteran of three wars. In WWII, he was shot down over occupied France, taken in by the French underground, and escaped into neutral Spain. A long time member of Spring Woods United Methodist Church where he was active in the Lee Bible Class. He traveled extensively with his wife Margery and enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a dedicated family man and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Minnie Elskes. Survived by his loving wife Margery. Sons: John Elskes and wife Cheryl, Jim Elskes and wife Edee Harvey. Daughter, Carol Ann Elskes. Step-daughters: Susan Westbrook and husband Bill, Trish Shands, Peggy Seddon and husband Robert, Deborah Celusniak and husband Christopher. Grandchildren: Erin, Chris, John Brett, Jimmy, Eric, Allison, and Austin. Step-grandchildren: Jennifer, Elizabeth, Amanda, Matthew, Fredrick, Eric, Martin, and Haley. Step-great-granddaughter, Avery. Brother Monroe Elskes, age 94. And numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2011 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Freeway. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Spring Woods United Methodist Church, 1711 F.M. 1960 West, Houston, Texas. Interment to follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Spring Woods United Methodist Church, or to the charity of your choice.


Published in Houston Chronicle on September 23, 2011

Brother of:
William Charles Elskes
Dorothy Marie Elskes Daves
Mary Irene Elskes Couvillion
Monroe Earl Elskes