Elliott, George Rucker

George Rucker Elliott, 100, of The Meth-Wick Community, died there Friday, April 19, 2013, after a short illness. There will be no services by his request. Inurnment: Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. Iowa Cremation is assisting with arrangements.

Survivors include his daughter, Carole (David) McFarland; granddaughter, Brandis McFarland Negrin; and his two great-grandchildren, JJ and Grace, all of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren T. Elliott and Gertrude Rucker Elliott; and his wife, Betty Ballard Elliott.

George was born in Keytesville, Mo., on March 7, 1913. He attended Westminster College in Fulton, Mo., where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He earned his master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. He then moved to Kansas City, where he was business manager for Woolf Brothers Clothing Stores until he retired in 1980. He also taught business classes at Rockhurst College in Kansas City, Mo.

He married Betty Ballard on Feb. 14, 1945, in Kansas City. They moved to Cedar Rapids in 2004 to be near their family.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff atThe Meth-Wick Community and Hospice of Mercy. Their care and unwavering support to George and his family has meant so much and we are forever grateful.

Memorials may be directed to The Meth-Wick Community or Hospice of Mercy.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.iowacremation.com

Published April 20, 2013 in The Gazette