Elsie L. Beiser

Elsie L. Beiser 1939-2010 INDIAN ORCHARD -  Elsie L. (Burdo) Tapper Beiser, 71, of Indian Orchard passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Born in Lebanon, NH and a long time Springfield resident she was the daughter of the late Charles and Laura (Sergeant) Burdo.  Elsie was a 39 year employee of Electronic Coils of Westfield.  She was a member of the American Legion Post #420 of E. Springfield, the Fairview Sportsmen Club and the Moose Family Center of Chicopee.  She was predeceased by her husband Richard F. Beiser in 2000.  She leaves to cherish her memory the love of her life and fiancé, Donald Gadoua of Indian Orchard, her sons, John Tapper of TX, Jerry Tapper and his wife Harriet of Indian Orchard; her daughters, June Douglas of Chicopee, Jill Stefanowich and her husband Donald of Indian Orchard; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  Committal services will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Island Pond Cemetery, Center St., Ludlow at 11 a.m.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Animals, P. O. Box 373, Sudbury, MA  01776. For Guest Book: ratellfuneralhome.com