Well-known Stouffvillc ginger Susan Ryman performs the solo during the funeral service for Eldred at Stouï¬villc United Oiutch The formcr mayor died STAFF PHO‘VONMKE IMF" He described his dad'as “a suaigm shoot- er who did not sit on the fenceâ€. Heemered politics when hissonswem entering school because “he nodded to ï¬x“ the school system. * His dad held many titles from champion plovwnan and holstein owner to those of his political oflices, Rod said. Rod who works with his brother Jan in farming md in the Stoufl‘villc Tim Horton: said the family has been unwed at the outpouring {mm the community. ‘ v W118 took .on a whole new meanhgaverdwlastfour days.†he told diecmd. ‘ Mducbnglinesandwaiuofmore mananhouratvisflaflons Mondayand leinMutham. "If you ended up as his partner. you'd peugr not mess up." Mitchell said witha Mr. King’s ï¬ve granddaughters recited a poem with a message from their granddad in heaven. ’ ‘Overwhelming’ _ response to death of former mayor He told a story worthy of a jail break of 1-800-361-5653. I I Y l;866-252-9‘)33 mymkcdyurhaï¬ q. For more information: York Region Hat/II) (,‘annavion _ Does yogr food establishment ‘ measure up? hum †1. am KiNG ‘He was a celebrated and reï¬ned stares- man.~ Mr. Fisch said. "He had an amazing bmadth of himbdge' “He steered poliï¬cians and stafl’ like hr did his tractor.†Mr. King was with stomach cancer two years ago. HE 'sucoessm as \brk Region chairper- stm. Bill Fisch. praised Mr. King for mentor ing him and the region through a major grwth spun â€"- from ‘pmplc When he took oflice in 1984 to 650.000 l3 years. later. Eldred leaving Markham Srouffvillc Hos» pital for good earlier (his year so he could go home to be with his wjfe, Beulah. The funeral audience howied with laughter. Md praised his mother. “You were W there (with him), from your 50th anniversary '0 the open: ing ofa library.†he said- For man. go to Magnetism “He steered politicians and staff like he did his tractor.â€