Carol Fay Elder 12/21/1942 – 01/17/2019

Carol Fay (Lash) Elder, Age 76, passed on Jan, 17, 2019, at home with family after a long road with cancer.

Carol Fay (Lash) Elder, Age 76, passed on Jan, 17, 2019, at home with family after a long road with cancer.

Carol was born Dec. 21, 1942, to Mike Sr. and Lula Mae Lash in Aberdeen, Washington. She married the love of her life, William H. Elder, on June 10, 1961, in Neilton, Washington. Bill and Carol then made their home in Quinault, Washington, where they raised their family. They retired to Sisters, Oregon in 1995.

Carol was an avid quilter and loved all of the quilting groups she was involved in.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Mike Sr. and Lula Mae Lash her brothers Mike Lash Jr., and Billie Lash; of Hoquiam, Washington.

Carol is survived by her husband of 57 ½ years, William Elder; her daughter, Sarah Elder and adopted son Kaiden; grandsons, Casey Elder of Quinault, Washington, and James Mullins of Brady, Washington; two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private service and celebration of life will be held in Quinault, Washington at a later date when the weather is better.

Memorial Contributions made be made to the American Cancer Society and/or Hero Quilters of Sisters, Oregon.

Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.