Dan Ellis Elden

Dan "Lucky" Elden of Port Charlotte, FL died May 23, 2019 after a year-long struggle with cancer; he was just shy of his 68th birthday. He was born June 28, 1951 in Toledo, OH. He married his high school girlfriend, Karen, after college. Lucky was a jazz guitarist, author, avid boater and fisherman; he loved supporting all veterans. The Florida Gators have lost one more of their loyal fans. We will never look at a Bud Light the same way again. Las Vegas will be a little dimmer and every jazz solo run will miss his touch. Lucky will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and best friend to many. "The song is ended, but the melody lingers on" - Irving Berlin Lucky will be greatly missed by his wife of 47 years, Karen. He will be joining his son, Jason, who preceded him in death six years ago. A celebration of Lucky's life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 at American Legion Post 103, 2101 Taylor Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.LTaylorFuneral.com and sign the online guest book. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.