Elijah M. Lunsford
In undying memory of Elijah M. Lunsford of Fombell, our son, brother, friend and fellow firefighter who died unexpectedly on Wednesday.
Born Nov. 12, 1991, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Delana (Kevin) Shaffer of Fombell and Phillip Lunsford of Dayton.
He was brother and man of honor to Sarah (Tony) Ricca of Abilene, Texas, Jessica Lunsford of Dayton and Chelyse Shaffer of Hurlburt Field, Fla.; and best uncle to Avery James Ricca. He was the grandson of Karen (Gary) Bauman of Blacksburg, S.C., Diana Shaffer of Apollo, and Gene (Dorothy) Lunsford of New Leb, Ohio.
He was unconditionally loved by many friends, aunts, uncles and cousins. He also is survived by his brothers of the Zelienople Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Vernon Shaffer.
An active member of the fire police, Elijah was in pursuit of becoming a flight medic in the U.S. Air Force, which would eventually branch into pediatrics. He so wanted to care for children.
He enjoyed woodworking, making pottery and building potato cannons. He also loved working on cars and hanging out in the garage.
"SWEET DREAMS MY MIRACLE BABY BOY."
<B>Lunsford</B> — Friends of Elijah M. Lunsford, who died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Zelienople American Legion, Zelienople. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at English Lutheran Church, Zelienople. Everyone, please meet at the church.Memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh, 451 44th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201 or to the Shriners Hospitals For Children, Office Of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.Arrangements are being handled by the <B>Boylan Funeral Home</B>, Zelienople.Online condolences, directions and memorial tribute are at www.boylanfuneralhome.com.
