Eleanor H. Pura (nee: Wilms) age 102 1/2 a lifelong resident of Claridon Twp., OH, peacefully passed away on August 17, 2022, at Geauga Assisted Living.  Born December 18, 1919, to Charles H. and Gertrude (nee: Staffeld) Wilms in Cleveland, OH.  Eleanor married Stephen R. Pura on September 10, 1942, in West Farmington.  He preceded her in death April 29, 1981.

Eleanor was a wonderful cook, avid reader, and a master gardener.  She along with her husband started their nursery and Christmas tree farm business on Taylor Wells Road in Claridon in the 1950’s. After his death she continued running the business well into the late 1980’s.  Many families made it a tradition to get their Christmas tree, flower, and vegetable plants from them.  

She is survived by her nephews, Richard (Gay) Baskin, Joe (Virginia) Toth; nieces, Judy Brilla, Beverly Palinsky and many grand nephews and nieces.

Preceded by parents, stepfather, James Evans, husband, Stephen Pura, sister, Myrtle Baskin, brothers, Charles and Robert Wilms and nephew, Daniel Baskin.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Claridon Center Cemetery, Mayfield Road, Claridon Twp., OH.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to a charity of their choice.

The family would like to thank the staff at Geauga Assisted Living for their loving care.

Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.

Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.