Elbert Eugene Souders

Elbert E. Souders Nov. 28, 1918 - March 4, 2013 Elbert E. Souders died in Arcadia California on Monday, March 4, 2013, age 94, peacefully, in his sleep at his home surrounded by his family. Elbert was married to Irene and had two children, Scott and Elb. Elbert attended numerous universities including Nebraska Wesleyan University, University of Southern California, and Harvard University. Elb retired as the Superintendent of schools of Arcadia School District. Previous to that he was the Principal of Arcadia High School and started in Arcadia as the Assistant Principal in 1955. While attending Nebraska Wesleyan Elb was the state doubles tennis champion. He also lettered three years as the starting guard on the university basketball team. During World War II he was a lieutenant in the United States Navy serving in the South Pacific. After retiring as the school superintendent in Arcadia Elb became the Director of the Turf Club at the Santa Anita Race Track. Elb served in many civic capacities including, but not limited to, President of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses, Chairman of the Red Cross, and President of the Lions Club. Elb enjoyed a long and productive life full of associations with a diverse group of friends and colleagues from all walks of life. He traveled many parts of the world and stayed both mentally and physically active until just preceding his death. He appreciated, most of all, his family, his grandchildren, his friends, and the City of Arcadia. He leaves behind a loving family, many friends, and many wonderful memories and contributions to the city and its’ school district. He will be terribly missed by his family who loved him dearly and his wonderful world of friends. Services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, 400 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia, CA.