Elaine, 65, of Mud Lake, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008, at her home in the arms of her family.
She was born June 21, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Melvin Purser Ellis and Irene Davies Ellis. She attended public schools in Hamer and Terreton, where she developed a love for drama and music. She was the co-composer of West Jefferson High's Schools song. In her youth, she yodeled and sang on local radio and tv programs. She graduated from Utah State University in 1965 and a year later married Willis Jed Blaine in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on July 23, 1966.
Elaine was exemplary wife and mother, raising a WJHS Junior Miss and three Eagle Scouts, all four of whom were Valedictorians of their high school classes. Besides these, she is survived by twelve grandchildren; her husband; and two brothers, Robert and Gary; as well as numerous extended family.
Elaine was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many callings therein, most recently as Relief Scoiety Advisor to Brigham Young Unversity-Idaho couples ward, and as a temple ordance worker. She taught fourth grade for 24 years, greatly influencing area youth for good. Her students remember her Idaho History popup books, her structured classroom, her humor and caring. In spite of 30 years of severe health problems, Elaine positively influenced a wide circle of people with her love of life and laughter and goodness.
She was born June 21, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Melvin Purser Ellis and Irene Davies Ellis. She attended public schools in Hamer and Terreton, where she developed a love for drama and music. She was the co-composer of West Jefferson High's Schools song. In her youth, she yodeled and sang on local radio and tv programs. She graduated from Utah State University in 1965 and a year later married Willis Jed Blaine in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on July 23, 1966.
Elaine was exemplary wife and mother, raising a WJHS Junior Miss and three Eagle Scouts, all four of whom were Valedictorians of their high school classes. Besides these, she is survived by twelve grandchildren; her husband; and two brothers, Robert and Gary; as well as numerous extended family.
Elaine was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many callings therein, most recently as Relief Scoiety Advisor to Brigham Young Unversity-Idaho couples ward, and as a temple ordance worker. She taught fourth grade for 24 years, greatly influencing area youth for good. Her students remember her Idaho History popup books, her structured classroom, her humor and caring. In spite of 30 years of severe health problems, Elaine positively influenced a wide circle of people with her love of life and laughter and goodness.
Elaine, 65, of Mud Lake, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008, at her home in the arms of her family.
She was born June 21, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Melvin Purser Ellis and Irene Davies Ellis. She attended public schools in Hamer and Terreton, where she developed a love for drama and music. She was the co-composer of West Jefferson High's Schools song. In her youth, she yodeled and sang on local radio and tv programs. She graduated from Utah State University in 1965 and a year later married Willis Jed Blaine in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on July 23, 1966.
Elaine was exemplary wife and mother, raising a WJHS Junior Miss and three Eagle Scouts, all four of whom were Valedictorians of their high school classes. Besides these, she is survived by twelve grandchildren; her husband; and two brothers, Robert and Gary; as well as numerous extended family.
Elaine was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many callings therein, most recently as Relief Scoiety Advisor to Brigham Young Unversity-Idaho couples ward, and as a temple ordance worker. She taught fourth grade for 24 years, greatly influencing area youth for good. Her students remember her Idaho History popup books, her structured classroom, her humor and caring. In spite of 30 years of severe health problems, Elaine positively influenced a wide circle of people with her love of life and laughter and goodness.
She was born June 21, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Melvin Purser Ellis and Irene Davies Ellis. She attended public schools in Hamer and Terreton, where she developed a love for drama and music. She was the co-composer of West Jefferson High's Schools song. In her youth, she yodeled and sang on local radio and tv programs. She graduated from Utah State University in 1965 and a year later married Willis Jed Blaine in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on July 23, 1966.
Elaine was exemplary wife and mother, raising a WJHS Junior Miss and three Eagle Scouts, all four of whom were Valedictorians of their high school classes. Besides these, she is survived by twelve grandchildren; her husband; and two brothers, Robert and Gary; as well as numerous extended family.
Elaine was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many callings therein, most recently as Relief Scoiety Advisor to Brigham Young Unversity-Idaho couples ward, and as a temple ordance worker. She taught fourth grade for 24 years, greatly influencing area youth for good. Her students remember her Idaho History popup books, her structured classroom, her humor and caring. In spite of 30 years of severe health problems, Elaine positively influenced a wide circle of people with her love of life and laughter and goodness.
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