Wally E. Elayan

Wally E. Elayan, 59, of Concord Township, passed away July 1, 2024 at the David Simpson Hospice House, Cleveland, surrounded by his family. He was born November 15, 1964 in Kuwait, to the late Elayan and Suad Elayan. Wally was known to be a fighter. In May of 2017 he got diagnosed with stage four throat cancer. He has always made his health a top priority so this came as a huge shock. After months of fighting in and out of the hospital with multiple chemo and radiation treatments he won his battle against this horrible disease. In May of 2024 Wally found out he had multiple cancerous tumors in his abdominal and liver area. They told us this cancer would be stage four terminal cancer as well but they were unable to tell us the type of cancer it would be as they have never seen it before. Wally was in multiple hospitals for weeks on end and tried all possible treatments in search for a cure. Through all the pain and suffering Wally never once gave up. He told his daughter he was fighting for her and was never going to give up. Wally kept fighting till the day he passed and has taught so many people how to be strong like he was. Passing away at 59 was never something Wally would have to picture. Although it was a painful time for him and everyone around him. It taught everyone around him a lot of valuable life lessons. Wally was always the kind of guy to make everyone in the room laugh and smile. His favorite thing to do was to spend time with his family. He enjoyed golfing, fitness, traveling, cooking and was an entrepreneur. Survivors include his daughter, Madalyn (Tate) Elayan; brother, Luay Elayan; 3 sisters living in Jordan; former wife, Lauren Elayan and many nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends. Preceding Wally in death is his sister, whom also lived in Jordan. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio 44060. In honor of Wally memorial contributions may be made to University Seidman Cancer Center, University Hospitals Institutional Relations & Development, P.O. Box 94554, Cleveland, OH 44101-4554 or to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland 44192, donate online at www.hospicewr.org Send flowers and offer condolences at www.brunners.com

Wally E. Elayan

November 15, 1964 - July 1, 2024