Obituary of Bryant Elliott

Bryant Elliott, 89, of Bradenton died January 29, 2014. Born in Timmins, Canada, he came to Florida in 1977. A graduate of the high school system in Ontario and the University of Manitoba in Hospital Administration. He served in the RCAF from 1942 to 1975, completing a tour of operation in the European Theatre of War, retiring as a Major. He was Project Administrator at the St. Vincent’s Hospital, Ontario from 1975 to 1977. On arrival to Florida he purchased the Flamingo Court Motel, now known as the Pelican Post, in Bradenton Beach. He sold the motel in 1983. He was a member of the Anna Maria Moose Lodge and served as administrator from 1978 until he retired February 2004. He was awarded in 1990 with the highest degree of Pilgrim in the Loyal Order of the Moose. He was also a member of Elks Lodge 1511, Eagles Lodge 1014, and the VFW. He is preceded in death by is wife Lorna and son Douglas. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, his brother Lorne of Belleville, Ontario, grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Gregory, and Nicole of Pembroke, Ontario, three great- grandchildren Bryce, Abigail, and Edith of Pembroke, Ontario, one step-son Mark A. Coe of Toledo, Ohio, one step-granddaughter Lauren, and his beloved cat Christy. Visitation will be held at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home on Friday, February 7, from 11 am until the time of service at 12 pm. Burial will take place at Skyway Memorial Gardens, Palmetto. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Moose Charities or the charity of your choice.