Elaine is proceeded in death by her loving parents Lenard Ormond Saunders and Johanna Everdina “Dina” Van Drimmelen Saunders, her beloved sister Joan Cliff, nephew Robert Cliff, daughter Janalee Thomas, husbands John P. Thomas and George C. Vit.

Elaine was a wonderful friend and companion to many. Maintaining life-long friendships formed at school, work, club, and athletic groups.

She retired from Weber State University’s Goddard school of business and economics after many wonderful years as an admin for the Economics department.

Elaine was a passionate golfer and long-time league bowler. She loved to spend time with family. Family trips to Yellowstone were a long-time staple activity.

When not spending time with family, going on adventures with her sisters, playing bridge with her long running “club” friends, or being a staple of several bowling leagues. Elaine could often be found with a book in her hand. Though she was easily tempted to go for a drive or perhaps grab a pizza at one of Ogden’s classic pizzerias.

She loved nothing more than doting on a new baby. Finding immense joy in each of her 16 great grandchildren.

Elaine is survived by her sister Gail (Grant) Olson, brother Scott Saunders, daughter Stacie Boydston, son Michael (Jennifer) Thomas, grandchildren: Josh (Carly) Florence, Jordan (Melissa) Thomas, Erica (Brent) Allred, Austin (Crystal) Thomas, Maddie Thomas (Austin Sweet), Kari (Mark) Izat, great grandchildren: Zoey, Emree, Collins, Miles, Rory, Serenity, Harvey, Vincent, Sylvie, Carter, Kylie, Wrenlee, Ridger, Hudson, Kash, Peytin and many other family members and friends.

A viewing will be held Saturday, November 14th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Leavitt’s Mortuary & Aultorest Memorial Park, 836 36th Street, Ogden. The inurnment will be held Wednesday, November 18th, at 3:00 PM located at Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd, South Ogden.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com