Leonard Eltiste

Dies At Overton

Leonard P. Eltiste, 63, died unexpectedly at a farm north of Overton Sunday, July 22.

Services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Sumner Baptist Church with the Rev. John Hooge officiating.

Interment was in the Sumner Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Alva Johnson, Francis Barta, Nile Lavery, Addison Winters, Corbert Wolfe and David Warner.

He was born on a farm north of Overton on March 28, 1916 to Paul and Edna Eltiste. He spent most of his life ranching and farming.

Survivors include two brothers, Vernon of Overton and Dale of Tecumseh; stepmother, Anna Eltiste, Sumner. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.

Dawson County Herald July 30, 1979