COLUMBUS
Elvira “Elvi” Gorbett, 61, of Columbus, passed from this life at 10:03 p.m. Sunday, October 24th, 2021 at Richard L. Roudebush VA Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by her family.
Elvi was born April 25, 1960 in Germany, the daughter of Ingrid and Herman Schiefner. She served in the United States Army from 1978-1984, receiving several commendations during her service including the Department of Army Good Conduct Medal. She married Michael Gorbett on March 4, 1985.
Elvi held many occupations within her home including a homemaker, homeschool teacher for her children, and a bookkeeper and office manager for the family owned construction company.
On many occasions, she could be found snuggled up to a book, hiking, walking, horseback riding, gardening, crafting, listening to classical music, playing computer games, and visiting the library.
Elvi was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a unique passion for making special gifts for others, a fondness for all animals, and unwavering love and dedication for her family.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Gorbett; and their children, David (Ashley) Schiefner, Melissa (Craig) Kirk, and Hannah (Marcus) Artis, all of Columbus; her parents, Ingrid Cook and Herman Schienfer of Florida; brothers, Liam Christopher Thomas, Martin Schiefner, and Hartmut Zielske of Florida; Mother-in-law, Joyce Gorbett of Columbus; several nieces and nephews; and her dogs, Grizzy, Teddy; and granddog, Zip.
She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Leon Gorbett; nephew, Christopher Lucas; and her beloved dog, Duchess.
A funeral service for Elvi will be held Sunday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Myers-Reed Chapel. Family and friends may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 30 at the funeral home. Additional calling will be held one hour prior to the service on Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Elvi will be laid to rest at Becks Grove Cemetery.
To share a fond memory of Elvi or leave a condolence for the family, visit www.Myers-Reed.com.
Myers-Reed on 25th Street is serving the Gorbett family.
