Elaine Elder, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Snowflake, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services were held March 19 at The Snowflake Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial followed at the R.V. “Mike” Ramsay Memorial Cemetery in Snowflake. She was born in Wyndmere, N.D., on June 18, 1922. Elaine enjoyed life. In her younger years she was employed as a secretary in Hollywood for MGM Studios. She also worked for KMPC Radio, owned by Gene Autry. She loved music and was an accomplished pianist. She began playing at age 5 and played in countless concerts throughout her life. She even served as a volunteer to teach music appreciation to kindergarten students. She was an excellent accompanist and played for many different churches, most recently at Valley View Baptist Church in Snowflake. Elaine loved life and she always had a smile on her face. She loved unconditionally. She enjoyed spending time with her family, of whom she was extremely proud. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her son Ronald (Hallie) Broce of Evanston, Wyo., and daughter, Jenine Bryant of Snowflake; her grandchildren, Dawn (Daniel) Ybanez, Laura Clarito, Robert (Alisha) Broce, Nancy (John) Helton, Etta (Chad) Emmett, Carl (Aubree) Bryant, Alby (Heather) Bryant, Roy (Meagan) Bryant, Clay (Brandy) Bryant, Kendall (Molli) Bryant, Ren (Sherrida) Bryant and Doug (Caitlyn) Bryant; and 40 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, George Broce. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Snowflake was in charge of the arrangements.
