Linda Elder Obituary

LINDA KAY YEATES ELDER 

MAY 8, 1944 – JANUARY 22, 2024 

Salt Lake City, Utah-I passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, with my Husband and Family surrounding me. I was the fifth of eight children of Ephraim Leroy Yeates and Genivieve Fagg Yeates. I attended South High School and enjoyed many friendships from there throughout my life. I married John David Jongsma and had three children, Monica Lynne, Stephanie Deanne and Craig David; later divorced. I married John Scott Gracie and had one child, Julie Louise, later divorced. Finally, I found the Love of My Life, Jack A. Elder and we married in 1998 and I added two more children to my life, Kristina (Dambres-Elder) Ivie (Chad Ivie) and Jeremiah Edward Elder whom I loved as if they were my own. I also have many beautiful grandchildren which I loved very much. 

Jack and I had many shared experiences. We loved fly fishing and went to several states fishing for bass, trout, and whitefish. My favorite stream was the South Fork of the Madison River. We also enjoyed sports, especially the University of Utah and I was a member of Crimson Club for many years. We made many trips to Nevada's way back country in our big truck. I loved flying in the WWII Stearman owned by our dear friend, Steve Sachs. I could often be found playing my baby grand piano that Jack gave me upon our marriage. Jack and I took great pleasure in being missionaries in Glendale, SLC for 6 ½ years. Finally, I wish to thank Bill and Nance Earl for their love and friendship. 

The vicissitudes of life took their toll on me as I grew up, but I did the best I could. When I met Jack and married him everything changed for the better. Thank you, Jack, for always standing beside me and being my biggest fan. 

My thanks to Dr. Bruce Reid for his diligence and care. 

A celebration of my life will be held February 3rd, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Holladay 25th ward located at 4650 Naniloa drive, Holladay, Utah.

Published by Deseret News from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2, 2024.