Age 79, passed away March 27, 2015.

Elsie was born Oct. 7, 1935, in Eakley, Okla., to Charles and Ethel Rupp.

Elsie had lived in California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Japan and Washington state.

Elsie was the proud owner of A.B.C. Laundry and Dry Cleaners –- Diaper Service and Tuxedo’s.

Elsie was a member of the Fleet Reserve and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary.

Hobbies of Elsie’s were sewing, that she loved, and spending time with her family.

Elsie is survived by her children, Ralph M. Brewer, of Burlington, Wash., Larry W. Brewer, Rhonda G. Meeks, Alan D. Brewer, Bryan K. Brewer, of Oak Harbor, Paul R. Brewer, of Bonnie Lake, Wash.; 23 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Elsie is preceded by her husband, Ralph M. Brewer; father Charles Rupp; mother Ethel Rupp; brothers Paul and Gilbert Rupp and their wives, Loreen and Ownia Rupp.

A Celebration of Life will be held 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the San Remo Mediterranean Grill, 421 NE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor.

A special thanks to hospice for care given during the last days and Burley’s Funeral Chapel for Elsie’s final care.