Elton Raymond Priel |
| Posted 2025-07-28 by mhenderson |
| Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - In Loving Memory of Elton Priel. 1/23/1932 to 6/29/2025. He was born in Springville, NY to his (deceased) parents, Helen Trevett & Almon Priel. He joined the Army where he met his first wife Shizuko Toyama. Many duty stations and 4 beautiful children later they settled in Jessup, MD. He was a man of many talents and loved his ice cream and baseball. He moved most of his family to Lake Havasu City Arizona in 1976. He lost his first wife to cancer in 2001. He has been an avid bowler and a spunky dancer. His love for GOD has always been important and consistent in his life. He lived in Utah with daughter Sarah for a few years then moved to Post Falls, ID with his son Tom until he met Charlene Janson of Spokane, WA. They were married on 9/28/2019 and his Christian lifestyle continued. As my niece wrote: “He has been the lighthouse of our family – the calm in the chaos, the steady hand through life’s storm And the quiet strength we have all leaned on. His love is the kind that does not need words. It is in his eyes, his smile and the way he has always shown up for us, even in the smallest moments. Even though his journey has ended, his light still shines guiding and reminding us what really matters- Love, Family and staying true to who you are. There will never be another like him. We love you Grandpa. Thank you for being our everything.” He is preceded in death by first wife, Shizuko Toyama and sister Shirley (Lester) Stull and grandson Daniel (Melinda) McFevre. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Janson, Brothers- Leonard Priel, Ronnie (Charlan) Priel, Sisters –Carol Aldrow, Alice Woods and Pat Taylor,Daughters- Betty (Leroy)Kelly, Mary (Denis) Forsha, Sarah Johnson and Son- Tom (Chris) Priel.Granddaughters- Nicole (Andy) Congleton, Tara (Brandon) Nelson, Shayla (Tony) Cavasos, Sarah(Brian)ShoemGrandsons – Robert(Kim)Florey, Branden(Jesse)Silva, Robert (Arunima)Priel, & Alex(Carolyn)Abel. He has been referred to as the “lighthouse of the family” a steady beacon for all. See Also: Find A Grave |
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