Elnora M. Perry

Elnora M. (Stryker) Perry, 88, of Blue Rapids, KS, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013, Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center in Shawnee, KS. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 3, at Kinsley Mortuary, Marysville. A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4, at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Blue Rapids. Gary Phillips officiated. Elnora was born on May 4, 1924, at Blue Rapids, the daughter of Alva and Florence (Skelton) Stryker. She grew up in Blue Rapids and graduated from Blue Rapids High School and attended Ottawa University. On September 15, 1945, she was united in marriage to William J. Perry. They shared over 49 years of marriage before his death on April 11, 1995. Elnora was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Blue Rapids Library Board. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; three brothers, Russell, Floyd and Ted Stryker; and sister, Frances Stump. Survivors include her two sons, Robert (Nancy) Perry, Shawnee, KS, and Michael (Rose) Perry, Kissimmee, FL; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary, P.O. Box 204, Blue Rapids, KS 66411. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Elnora M. Perry, please visit our flower store.