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Elda “Ellie” Linquist Boardman, 88, of Syracuse, passed away on October 25, 2026, at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. She was born on December 2, 1937, in rural Otoe County, Nebraska, to Paul and Ida (Doeden) Halm.

Elda was baptized on February 27, 1938, and confirmed on June 1, 1950, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Syracuse. Her confirmation memory verse was Isaiah 54:10. She graduated from Syracuse High School and later earned her teaching certificate from Peru State College in 1972. Elda taught at Elk Creek for 19 years before spending 18 years working at Alcan in Syracuse. In her free time, she enjoyed camping, going on bus tours, and playing cards.

She is survived by her children, James Wilmot Jr., Sharon Morrow, Carol Linquist, Mark Linquist, and David (Karen) Linquist; grandchildren, Matthew Morrow, Stephanie (Chris) Farmer, and Ashley McRoberts; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Eldon (Kathy) Halm; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold R. Linquist; her son, Raymond Linquist; her brothers, Paul John Halm and Harold Halm; her sister, Clara Albers; and her son-in-law, Tim Morrow.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 29, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Syracuse. The service will be livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page. Burial will follow at Park Hill Cemetery in Syracuse.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home and from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. John’s UCC. The family will greet friends at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the Syracuse Rescue Squad.

Arrangements by Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse

Condolences may be left at www.fusselmanallenharvey.com