Ida Elwyn Alexander

Ida Elwyn Alexander, 74, died peacefully at home on December 29, 2010 in the presence of beloved family and friends. Elwyn was the cherished wife of Robert Earl Alexander and mother of Matthew Alexander and Greer Alexander Ezrine. She was a wonderful and loving grandmother to Anna and William Ezrine and Kaitlin and Madison Alexander. Elwyn was born to Ida Ellen and William Lyne Potter in Perth, Western Australia on January 31, 1936. Elwyn attended St. Hildas Anglican School for Girls and received an undergraduate degree in physiotherapy from the University of Western Australia. Elwyn married Lieutenant Robert Earl Alexander of the U.S. Navy on January 24, 1963 and moved to America in 1965.

Elwyn will be remembered by all those who knew her because of her kindness, compassion, and selfless service to others. She will be deeply missed by all those who loved her, including her church family at St. Aidans Episcopal Church where she served as Senior Warden, Altar Guild Chair, and Eucharistic Minister. Elwyns burial service will be held on Saturday, January 1, 2011, at 1 pm, at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Road, Milton, Georgia 30004. A reception on the church grounds in the Parish Hall will follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts to St. Aidan'sto provide for altar vestments and frontals and to beautify the memorial garden, where Elwyn will be interred.

Elwyn is now is the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for eternity.

Do not stand by my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am a diamond glint of snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awake in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starshine at night.

Do not stand by my grave and cry,
I am not thereI did not die.

Unknown Author

Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.