Thomas Wesley Elarton

Thomas "Tom" Wesley Elarton, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Tom was born June 14, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Zelma (Webster) and Sidney Elarton.

He was the beloved husband of Patricia “Pat” Wineinger Elarton. Their love story began over banana cream pie in an apartment complex, thanks to an older couple who introduced them. They were married in 1965 and shared 60 loving years together.

Tom proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 30 years of active duty, retiring with the rank of Sergeant Major.

He was a dedicated booster for women’s basketball and volleyball at Wichita State University and remained active at the East Branch YMCA in Wichita.

In his free time, Tom enjoyed golfing at Tallgrass Country Club in Wichita. He and Pat were devoted golf partners and treasured the time they spent together on the course.

Tom is survived by his wife, Pat Elarton; brother-in-law, Bruce Wineinger (Diana); and sister-in-law, Barb Wineinger.

He is also survived by nieces and nephews: Lanette Wineinger; Abbe Zeiders (Jeff); Beth Deines (Tim); Michelle Markley (Al); Brian Maddocks (Felicia); Sam Wineinger; Jen Miller (Adam); and Tad Fiser (Michelle), along with 12 great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sydney Fiser (Jim); brother-in-law, Keith Wineinger; and sister-in-law, Beverly Maddocks (Jim).

Tom’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to the East Branch YMCA in Wichita, Kansas in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.