Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Elna Yantis Obituary
Elna M. Yantis, 81, of Kelso died peacefully Jan. 6, 2013, in Longview, after a short illness.
She was born Nov. 23, 1931, in Vancouver, British Columbia, the only child of John and Margaret (Thompson) Mattila.
She married Phillip A. Yantis on June 11, 1954, in Ann Arbor, Mich., and moved to Shoreline in 1965 and raised her three boys. She was a speech therapist and administrator for Edmonds School District until she retired in 1991. Phil passed away in 2003. Elna moved to Kelso in 2006 to be with family.
She is survived by her sons, Michael (Patti) Yantis in Kelso, Steven (Kathy) Yantis in Baltimore, Md., and Jeffrey Yantis in O'Fallon, Ill.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
At her request, no service will be held.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Elna Yantis
4 Entries
February 3, 2013
Steve, Mike and Jeff. Just got word today your mom had passed away. I spent 25 good years as her secretary at the Edmonds SD, and many fond memories.
Remember the time we all went to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho for the national Boy Scout Jamboree. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wilma and Phill Poole.
Sheila Berreth
January 29, 2013
Steve, mike and Jeff we just learned of ellys passing, and wanted to let you and your families know how sorry we are and what great memories we have of the friendship we had with both your mom and dad, they were wonderful people.
Marcia Fankhauser
January 11, 2013
My condolences to Ellie's family. It was a pleasure working with Ellie in the field of education for deaf and hard of hearing students. I worked in Seattle and we collaborated on many activities locally and statewide. She was a thoughtful person and cared for her work and others.
How you can show support
Notify Me
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in Elna Yantis's name
Memorial Events
for Elna Yantis
How to support Elna's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Elna Yantis's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
