Joe Elam
Joe Elam passed away on February 3. Joe was a longtime resident of Sun City Center and an active volunteer. Over the years he was on the CA boards, involved in the men’s club, the information center and seniors v.s. crime.
Before physical disabilities, he enjoyed golf, billiards and visiting with friends at the local pub. He was always ready to tell a good joke (or a bad one) to anyone, even complete strangers. He would often stop at someone’s table when leaving a restaurant to tell them his favorite Little Larry joke. When having a conversation with Joe, you never knew if his stories were true or false. It didn’t really matter. His goal was to entertain you.
Survivors include his wife, Rosie; children, Christie (Kevin) Trace, Marc (Mandy); and grandchildren. He also leaves his fur kids, Maddie, Piper and Mello. At his request, there are no services.
<h3>Mary Nelson
Sept. 22, 1967—Dec. 10, 2024</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-42454 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2025/02/Mary-Nelson-118x150.jpg" alt="" width="118" height="150" />Her wings were ready, but my heart was not.
Mary lived on S. Pebble Beach for years. She moved to her fiancé John K.’s house a few years ago. Mary could light up any room with her smile.
Her celebration of life will be on February 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. in our home. Those who knew Mary, stop by to celebrate her life with one of the many extraordinary stories that was Mary’s life. She will be missed.
Before physical disabilities, he enjoyed golf, billiards and visiting with friends at the local pub. He was always ready to tell a good joke (or a bad one) to anyone, even complete strangers. He would often stop at someone’s table when leaving a restaurant to tell them his favorite Little Larry joke. When having a conversation with Joe, you never knew if his stories were true or false. It didn’t really matter. His goal was to entertain you.
Survivors include his wife, Rosie; children, Christie (Kevin) Trace, Marc (Mandy); and grandchildren. He also leaves his fur kids, Maddie, Piper and Mello. At his request, there are no services.
<h3>Mary Nelson
Sept. 22, 1967—Dec. 10, 2024</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-42454 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2025/02/Mary-Nelson-118x150.jpg" alt="" width="118" height="150" />Her wings were ready, but my heart was not.
Mary lived on S. Pebble Beach for years. She moved to her fiancé John K.’s house a few years ago. Mary could light up any room with her smile.
Her celebration of life will be on February 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. in our home. Those who knew Mary, stop by to celebrate her life with one of the many extraordinary stories that was Mary’s life. She will be missed.