She was born in Springfield March 12, 1925 the daughter of Edward and Emma Sonderhausen Smith. She married Ray Gathard who preceded her in death and later married Ralph “Red” Steele who also preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Ester, Margaret, Edna ,John and Elinor and her nephews, Joe Brunk, Jim Smith, Ricky Davis and Bob Brunk.
Eloise was a Teacher, Homemaker, Bar Owner and retired from the Navy Club. She was a member of the AMVETS, DAV and Eagles Club. She enjoyed horseback riding, card games and sewing.
She is survived by her son, Dennis (Mary) Gathard of Seattle, WA.; daughters, Karla Gathard (Monte) of Springfield, Polly Sabo of Springfield and B.G. (Todd) Wright of Pawnee; grandchildren, Shayna Harmony, Solomon Sommers, Darby Sabo, Morgan Wright, Hayley Taylor and Jordan Wright; seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 2:30 PM Thursday July 17, 2014 at Joseph Brunk Cemetery. Following the graveside service a celebration of life will be held at Karla Gathard’s residence, 6069 Crows Mill Lane Springfield 62712. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (www.boardman-smith.net).
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