Elaine Tadd Innes April 6, 1936 - January 11, 2023

Elaine Tadd Innes, 86, passed away on January 11, 2023. She was born April 6, 1936 in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was the second of three children born to Aubrey Tadd and Blanche Lewis Tadd. She grew up in Spanish Fork, graduating from Spanish Fork High School.

While she was in high school she also attended the Provo College of Beauty where she graduated in cosmetology. She worked side by side with her mother as a beautician for many years until her mother’s passing then continued to do hair until she retired. She loved her job as a beautician. She won several awards and had many clients who were lifelong friends.

She married her sweetheart Bob Innes on April 12, 1956. They had three children, Machelle, Jeff and Natalie. Machelle passed away shortly after she was born. They loved spending time together traveling, fishing and spending time with family and friends. They were active members of the community participating in various civic
organizations.

Elaine was an avid Bridge player. She loved to play bridge and was very good at it. She played weekly and also played in several tournaments over the years. She played for many years in the Huntsman Senior Games and won several medals.

Elaine loved spending time outdoors. She loved fishing, hunting, camping and golfing. She loved to go for rides up the canyon or take a ride through the community and was always amazed with the growth that was happening.

Her true pride and joy were her two grandchildren. She never missed a performance or game that they participated in. They knew they could call her for anything and she would drop everything to be there for them. She had a special relationship with each of them and they both loved her so much.

Elaine left behind a legacy of love and kindness. She always had a smile on her face and had an infectious laugh. She made friends wherever she went.

Elaine is survived by her children Jeff (Tracy) Innes, Natalie (Blake) Beal, two grandchildren, Kaden (Mallory) Beal and Aubrey Beal. She is also survived by her sister DeeAnn (Doug) Christensen. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Innes, daughter, Machelle Innes, parents Aubrey and Blanche Tadd, and brother and sister-in-law Jerry and Geraldine Tadd.

A visitation will be held Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,1552 E 750 S in Spanish Fork, Utah. There will also be a visitation that morning at the church from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral. Interment will be at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 S State, Provo, Utah.