Elaine Ashcraft Anderson passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 5, 2019.
Elaine was born October 8, 1931 in Springville, Utah to Lloyd and Helen Manwaring Ashcraft. She graduated from Springville High School.
Elaine married her devoted sweetheart Bernell Anderson on May 4, 1950 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married for nearly 69 years.
Elaine served as a past President of the Utah State Home Makers. She worked for Nebo School District as a Title I Technician for 15 years.
She was a devoted and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and earned her Golden Gleaner Award in 1960.
Elaine served in various positions in the Church with all of her heart, might, mind, and strength. Her choicest and most rewarding callings were Relief Society President and Compassionate Service Leader where she served for over 15 years. She also served as an ordinance worker in the Provo Temple which enriched her life.
Elaine was an immaculate house keeper and always organized. Thanks to her husband she enjoyed a nice yard. Elaine enjoyed working on scrapbooks and made one for each of her sons. She always looked forward to going to lunch with her many friends. She was able to travel extensively and visit many places. Family gatherings were the highlight of her life.
Her greatest joy was serving her family and others. Countless lives were blessed by her kind acts of service. Elaine was loved by everyone who knew her and returned that love in full measure.
She was the perfect example of Christ-like love exemplified by a life filled with grace, beauty, patience and faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her special family and was proud of all their accomplishments. She was loved and cherished by all her family and will be greatly missed.
Elaine is survived by her husband Bernell Anderson; her children, Kent (Merlene) Anderson, Gary (Esme) Anderson, Blake (Kenna) Anderson, Glen (Kim) Anderson, and Scott (Julie) Anderson; 23 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; siblings Nelda Bird, Geniel (Russ) Sly, Marilyn (Robert) Mayer, Verl (Vonnie) Ashcraft, Don (Lynda, Deceased) Ashcraft.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Helen Ashcraft; infant son, Gerald G. Anderson; and grandchildren, Kevin Anderson and Tamara L. Anderson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Benjamin 2nd Ward Chapel located at 3238 West 7300 South, Spanish Fork, UT. Family and friends may visit at the church from 9:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the service.
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