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Elsie Tennant Obituary
age 90, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Howard, KS. She was born June 8, 1920 in Miami, AZ, the daughter of Clem Franklin and Stella (Edwards) Hollingshead. On August 19, 1939 Elsie was united in marriage to Ivan L. Bates in Phoenix, Arizona. He preceded her in death in June of 1972. Elsie married Roland E. Tennant in October 1975 in Mesa, Arizona and he preceded her death in December 1984. Elsie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by three sons; Ivan Bates Jr. (Rhonda) of UT, Ronald Bates of AZ, Phillip Bates (Susan) of AZ, six daughters; Sandra Suman (Robert) of UT, Bonnie Helms (Burl) of KS, Elizabeth Walker of UT, Gail Heath (Hyde) of CO, Shirley Tryk (Martin) of KS and Donna Schaub (Kenneth) of AZ, 45 grandchildren, 115 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Elsie was also preceded in death were her parents, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Funeral services are Thursday, June 2, 2011 at10 AM preceded by a visitation at 9 AM at the LDS Ocotillo Ward, 18550 E. Riggs Road in Queen Creek. Arrangements by Bunker's Garden Chapel.
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for Elsie Tennant
June 4, 2011
I will miss my Aunt Elsie. I extend my sympathy and love to each of my cousins. -Joe Schofield (Pleasant Grove, UT)
June 4, 2011
I will miss my Aunt Elsie. I extend my sympathy and love to all of my cousins. --Joe Schofield (Pleasant Grove, UT)
June 4, 2011
I will miss my Aunt Elsie. She was so kind and loving and fun to be around. When we would visit her, she would always play the piano for us and I enjoyed that so much. After many years of dealing with Alsheimer's disease, she is now free from the pains of mortality and has been reunited with her siblings, parents, other family members and friends who passed on before her and who have welcomed her with open arms. I'm positive that my Mom, Elaine Hollingshead Schofield (Aunt Elsie's sister), was one of those who was there to meet her as she passed beyond the veil of death into the next life. I express my sympathy and love to all my cousins. --Joe Schofield (Pleasant Grove, UT)
June 4, 2011
I will miss my Aunt Elsie. She was so kind and loving and fun to be around. When we would visit her
Jennie Schofield Horlacher
June 1, 2011
I remember visiting Aunt Elsie & family with my Mom Elaine & my siblings. We had such fun with her & our cousins & Uncle Ivan. We especially loved it when she played the piano & we sang with her. I will miss her sweet spirit & great sense of humor & her beautiful smile. She was also very kind, loving & compassionate. Peace & comfort to all of Elsie's children & their families
Tauna Schofield-Faulkner
May 31, 2011
We will miss our Dear Aunt Elsie we surely do Love her and send our Love, Sympathy and Prayers to all of the family. She was so much fun to be around and share fun stories with. Family visits, reunins etc. We enjoyed her coming to our Mother's her sister Elaine H. Schofield's for the Musical Singing and Playing of the Piano a treat from her. Her & our Mother and all the sibs sure could talk and sing up a storm into the wee hours. Thanks for all your Love and Memories Aunt Elsie. Love, your Neice Tauna Schofield Faulkner & all the Schofield Family.
From the Staff of Bunker Family Funeral Homes
May 28, 2011
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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