Jimmy Charles Elliott

He is survived by his children Susan Russell, Keith (Alyce) Elliott, Jennifer Elliott, James Elliott, grandchildren Jerrod (Emily) Elliott-Rowlison, Dawna (Ben) Macdonell, Dana (Chuck) Elliott, and Ashley (Travis) Gilbert, Great-grandchildren Madeline, Logan, and Josie Elliott-Rowlison and Carson and Ayden Macdonell, his nieces Antwinnette, Dorothy, and Beth, a nephews Rick and Charlie. Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, daughter Anna Joan Elliott, sister Josephine, and brother Herman Elliott.

Jimmy was born in Santa Fe NM, on May 21st, 1929 to the late James Charles Elliott and Rose Romero. Jimmy had many happy memories of his childhood and school years. He was raised Catholic and remained a devoted and faithful man throughout his life. In the absence of his Father he worked many little jobs to help his Mom and Grandmother, Isabel. One of his favorite stories is the 10 cent job making potato chips. He learned from an early age to work hard and find joy along the way. He graduated from SF high School in 1948.

After graduation, Jimmy joined the Air force and was stationed in CA, TX, and his favorite the Alaskan Aleutian Islands. He began as a teletype operator and worked his way up to Staff Sargent. During a leave 1952 he went to Arkansas with his AF buddy Larry Eastridge and fell in love with Larry's sister Dorothy Marie Eastridge. After an honorable discharge he married Dorothy in 1953, it was the beginning of a beautiful 70 year long love story.

and he and Dorothy eventually settled there to raise their family. Most of his career was spent at the PHERMEX facility as an expert technician and machinist. He made invaluable contributions to PHERMEX and always enjoyed his work and the life long friendships made during his those years. During this time he earned the nickname "Yogi". We never got the full story, but, think it had to do with missing lunches.

During his years in Los Alamos Jimmy enjoyed skiing, bowling, fishing, boating and camping at Navajo Lake with his family. Golf was always one of his joys especially playing with his sons, and Grandson Jerrod. He had a hole-in-one during a tournament in 1997 at Los Alamos Golf Course! He also worked evenings and weekends doing heating and plumbing through his business Hilltop Heating. He was a multi talented man who could build or fix anything.

He retired in 1989 after a successful 35 year career at age 60. He and Dorothy stayed in Los Alamos for a few years but eventually moved to Albuquerque in 1998 and created a beautiful warm home they were able to enjoy until their final days. Along with his brother Herman and son Keith they joined the Northern New Mexico Seniors playing tournaments in NNM and Southern CO. He and Dorothy were blessed to be able to travel to Spain, Ireland, Scotland and Paris, and also enjoyed Boston, Arizona, Colorado, and Dorothy's home Arkansas. They were always up for an adventure and seeing new places. Jimmy was often found in the garage doing woodwork, making cabinets, benches, birdhouses, mirrors, crosses, and other beautiful pieces of art we will always treasure.

He was famous for his red chili which was a family favorite and a necessary dish at all Thanksgiving dinners. His grandson Carson seems to have learned his recipe quite well, but we all try. It must have been his favorite spoon that made it work.

Dorothy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2017 and Jimmy stood by her side and took care of her until her last day. When she passed away last year his health started to decline and as much as he loved life, his heart ached for his girl, Dorothy. The family would like to thank his nurse Jennifer, his Doctors, neighbors, and friends for your care, prayers, and support during this time. We are forever grateful to you.

Jimmy always a had a warm bright smile, his saying was "It's how you live you life that really matters". Kindness, compassion, optimism, integrity, faith, quick to lend a hand and slow to judge, his life reflected these values as it was his essence. We feel so blessed this amazing soul is our guiding light, north star, and moral compass. This is not goodbye as you join Dorothy for eternity ... as in the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there. What a beautiful, long, healthy, and fulfilled life you lived.

A mass for Jimmy will be celebrated at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Albuquerque, on Thursday September 26th, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Father Nathan a beloved family friend will be saying mass. There will be a reception immediately following at the church's parish hall. Jimmy's Interment will be at 9:30 am, Friday, September 27th at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers please donate to any charity close to your heart.