In Memory Of
Elisabeth Carnahan
1924
2014
Elisabeth Carnahan
December 31, 1924 — February 19, 2014
Elisabeth Elli Carnahan, 79, of Junction City, departed this life on February 19th, 2014, at home.
She was born December 31, 1934, in Germany, to parents Heinrich and Helena (ter Horst) Heide.
She met and married Donald S. Carnahan, the love of her life, while stationed in Germany. They raised two sons, James and Michael, and spent over fifty happy years together until Donald's death in 2009.
After moving to the Fort Riley area, Elisabeth spent over twenty years working as a manager at a local shoe store, Taylor's Shoes, and provided shoes to many of the feet in Junction City during that time.
Elisabeth was a wonderful Wife, Mother, and Oma, and loved her family with all of her heart.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her two sons, James Carnahan and wife Sherry of Akron, Ohio, and Michael Carnahan and wife Sindy of Lees Summit, Missouri. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Jennifer, Ashley, Aaron, Josh, and David Carnahan, as well as step-grandchildren Jennifer Main, Christian Nine, and Keith and Kelly Laurence.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to encourage friends and loved ones to make a donation to the American Lung Association.
She was born December 31, 1934, in Germany, to parents Heinrich and Helena (ter Horst) Heide.
She met and married Donald S. Carnahan, the love of her life, while stationed in Germany. They raised two sons, James and Michael, and spent over fifty happy years together until Donald's death in 2009.
After moving to the Fort Riley area, Elisabeth spent over twenty years working as a manager at a local shoe store, Taylor's Shoes, and provided shoes to many of the feet in Junction City during that time.
Elisabeth was a wonderful Wife, Mother, and Oma, and loved her family with all of her heart.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her two sons, James Carnahan and wife Sherry of Akron, Ohio, and Michael Carnahan and wife Sindy of Lees Summit, Missouri. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Jennifer, Ashley, Aaron, Josh, and David Carnahan, as well as step-grandchildren Jennifer Main, Christian Nine, and Keith and Kelly Laurence.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to encourage friends and loved ones to make a donation to the American Lung Association.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Elisabeth Carnahan, please visit our flower store.
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