Elias James Whitcomb Obituary (1989

Elias James Whitcomb Born April 2 nd , 1989 in Mesa, Arizona - Died February 17 th , 2023. Eli leaves behind a family who will miss his optimistic, fun loving out look on life. Elias had two older sisters. One of which preceded Eli in death last summer. His older sister Ashley and her family will forever treasure the memories of childhood and fun times shared. Eli loved camping and fishing with his dad, Timothy. Eli loved traveling and spending time with the Whitcomb family in Wisconsin and Florida! Elias residence was in Bonita Springs, Florida and was seasonally staying with friends in Oregon at the time of his unexpected death. Eli would travel to explore the country and visit family and friends. Eli loved to camp, hike, boat and walk. He was known to walk for miles and miles at a single time. Eli loved nature. He loved to listen to music. Play video games and watch movies. He made the best popcorn! Elias parents divorced in 1994, at which point he spent the majority of his life in Oregon. He played little league baseball, football and wrestling. He learned to play lacrosse in middle school & continued to play at Lakeridge high school. He was fun loving, and out-going. In 2007 Eli enlisted in the United States Army where he served two tours in Iraq during a time of war. Elias spent time with his mom Tracy and Step-Dad Kendall and half-sister Olivia. Elias was a generous, fun loving brother & uncle. Eli leaves behind many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, grandparents and friends who will forever treasure the moments of laughter, joy and what are now, precious moments with a young man, who served our Country in a time of war, gave of himself with time and all he had. His belief in Jesus Christ and God was well known, he shared his beliefs with family, friends and strangers often. He was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and uncle, and friend to many and Elias will never be forgotten, forever in our hearts. Online Zoom of services Click here