Elise Evelyn Bott Yates

ELSIE EVELYN BOTT YATES

BRIGHAM CITY - Elsie Evelyn Bott Yates, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at the Bear River Valley Hospital.
Elsie was born on May 29, 1922 in Brigham City, UT a daughter of George Henry and Christine Evelyn Nielsen Bott. During her earlier years Elsie worked at Peach City Ice Cream, Brigham Apparel and JC Penny's in Brigham City. Elsie graduated from Box Elder High School and attended Woodbury Business College in Los Angles, CA.
She married Lamont Lester Yates on June 24, 1942 in the Mesa Arizona Temple.
Elsie was an active and devout member of the LDS Church. Having served as Primary President, Relief Society Branch President for Godfrey Nursing Home, and teacher in all organizations and vocalist for numerous religious functions. Avid in Cub Scout and Boy Scout's of America as a leader and trainer. She had been a member of the Orpheus Chorus, Charter member of Box Elder Symphonic Choir and V.F.W. Women's Auxiliary.
She was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed making quilts and afghans for her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling during her lifetime was able to travel through out the United States. In her later years she attended the temple faithfully on a weekly basis. Her greatest treasures were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom will all greatly miss their beloved Grandma.
Surviving are her children: Suellen (Steven) Sulunga, Kauai, Hawaii; Larry Lamont (Coleen) Yates, Ogden; Elmer E. (Debbie) Yates, Brigham City; George Elias (Debbie) Yates, Brigham City; Evelyn (Darrell) Walker, Corinne; Elizabeth (Ted) Taylor, Brigham City; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers: Eugene (Norma) Bott, Brigham City; Crosby Bott, Torrance, CA; and sister, Barbara (Palmer) Tingey, Lodi, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Lamont.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City North Stake Center, 620 N. 300 E., Brigham City.
Friends may call on Friday, July 30, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff and management at the Country Lanes Assisted Living, Brigham City Rehab and the medical staff at Tremonton Valley Hospital.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
July 30, 2004
- 8:00 PM
ServiceBrigham City North Stake Center
620 North 300 East
Brigham City, UT
July 31, 2004
11:00 AM
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
July 31, 2004