Paul Gene Elliott

Paul G. Elliott was born on July 7, 1935, into a family of five boys in South Bend, Indiana to Carmel Elliott and Daniel Elliott. As the youngest he was the only one who didn’t fight in WWII, but saw his brothers march away. He was a sensitive young man who loved his dog Smut and his love of dogs carried over to his grown-up years with several dogs and his last dog Sir Paul McDuff. Paul was loved and adored by his daughter- Cynthia S. Elliott Pfeffer and son- Michael P. Elliott. He also had grandson- Jason L. Pfeffer, granddaughter- Catherine A. Rucker (Pfeffer), granddaughter- Deaven Y. Elliott, granddaughter- Hannah M. Elliott, and grandson- Micah P. Elliott. Paul was a great grandfather to great granddaughter- Eliana Pfeffer, great granddaughter- Monroe Rucker, great grandsons- Macklin and Machiavelli “Velli” Moon. He was preceded in death by his his wife- Marilyn Elliott; parents- Carmel Elliott and Daniel Elliott; and brothers- Colin, Daniel, John, Alan, and Frank. Paul had his Doctorate in Psychology and loved working with kids as a school psychologist. He worked in the Crown Point and South Bend School System. He got his bachelors at Indiana State, his masters in Cincinnati and his doctorate at Andrews University. He also was proud of his service to this country in the Army. He served in Turkey and we heard a lot of stories. He was honorably discharged. Whether he was joking or hanging with his brothers or family he had a great sense of humor. Paul’s best friend was his wife Marilyn, and when they both became ill he wanted to be home and in hospice with her. She also was his confidant and the love of his life. When she died all he wanted to do was be with her. They enjoyed a few trips with one being to Italy that they really enjoyed and a few with their friends the Onderdonks. He was proud of being Scottish and the bagpipes were his favorite. We picture him now in heaven listening to them. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 1 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 3 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home & Crematory, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Rev. Jonathan Barley officiating. www.burnsfuneral.com

Paul Gene Elliott

July 7, 1935 - May 21, 2023