Elaine Joyce Toone Webb

Elaine Joyce Toone Webb of Riverton, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was escorted to the other side of the veil by earthly angels and heavenly angels on December 22, 2021, after a two-week battle with pneumonia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ideal Berrett Toone, sisters, Marva Toone Winters and Dona Toone, brother, Jae Earl Toone, granddaughters, Mary Smith and Emma Webb, great-grandson, Liam Fuentes, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Elaine was born to Earl and Ideal Berrett Toone in Vineyard, Utah on October 21, 1932, and was the third of eight children. She was born and raised in Vineyard and when Elaine was in the 4th grade, her family moved to Draper to farm vegetables. There she attended Draper Park School and Jordan High School, graduating in 1950.

Elaine met and married her neighbor, Jay L Webb on February 9, 1951, in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived in Draper and together raised 6 beautiful children, Gwen (Alan) Smith of Riverton, UT; Gary (Connie Bushman) Webb of Loomis, CA; Susan (Patrick) Teuscher of Bluffdale, UT; Kelly (Suzanne Rowntree) Webb of Glendale, AZ; Mark (Natalie Tucker) Webb of Riverton, UT and Holly Webb of Sandy, UT. They have 27 grandchildren and 58 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

In raising their children, along with every furry, feathered, and scaly creature the kids brought home, she taught her children the value of hard work, love of the soil and animals. Yearly, she and the kids would raise a large garden which was eaten fresh and preserved for future use. Each child absorbed the skill of preparing and cooking a variety of foods from scratch. As the children grew older and moved away, she would organize family get-togethers, which always centered around a bountiful meal. Family connectedness and support was an essential part of who Elaine was.

Raising a family and helping run the farm was no easy feat, Elaine and Jay would organize one family vacation between hay/grain crops, typically in August. During those trips, Elaine, Jay and the kids would explore the Western United States. The one trip she let the kids plan, they ended up in Canada. They instilled in their children a desire to explore this gorgeous earth that Jesus organized.

One way they showed their love and support to their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was to travel to baby blessings, baptisms, marriages, high school, and college graduations, taking them to California, Arizona, Idaho, Georgia, Nevada, and Ohio. Other trips took them to the remaining States in the Union (yes, they saw all 50 states together), Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Mexico, England, Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and the Panama Canal.

As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she led a life full of service as she followed her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She served in Primary, Relief Society, Genealogy Library, and service mission at the Church Farm in Riverton, UT. She was a Blazer (11-year-old) Scout leader for 20 years and was awarded the Silver Beaver from the Boy Scouts of America. She was a thorn in many a young man’s side, encouraging them along on their path to Eagle Scout.

In 1968, Elaine was hired as the first female bus driver in Jordan School District, where she transported children from preschool thru high school for 27 years. Many a day she could be heard singing “The Wheels on the Bus” to the kindergarten students as they made their way to school. Jay and Elaine both enjoyed their years driving buses and were given special assignments in the summer by Jordan School District Transportation Department. For seven years they were asked to fly to Georgia/South Carolina to pick-up brand-new school buses from Bluebird and Thomas and team drive them back to Sandy. Oh, the adventures they had with close friends on those trips! One summer while returning through Texas, a fruit stand was spotted with 24-inch Texas watermelons. Jay backed up the bus, opened the rear exit door and filled the back of the bus to the rear wheels with 50 cent watermelons. All the watermelons made it to Utah where many were shared with friends and family with half being sold to Frank Smith at Franks Grocery in Draper. Elaine also accompanied Jay on ten trips to the National School Bus Rodeo, where Jay won the title twice. During those trips they made many friends that dotted the nation and they looked forward to seeing them year after year.

Keeping our temporal bodies healthy for our spirits dwelling place was important to Elaine. She grew up with a mother, sister and grandmother who believed in herbal and natural healing. She shared her knowledge of healing with anyone around her, whether they wanted to know or not. She always had a vitamin, mineral or essential oil for your latest malady. After having both hips replaced, she enjoyed water aerobics three times a week with a fun group of ladies, her Pool Pals, who became close and loving friends. Yearly, they would come to Elaine’s house for a “Corn on the cob Party” and receive a bouquet of gladiolus as a parting gift.

For 21 years, Elaine and Jay enjoyed their winter home in St. George, Utah. It was a happy place, filled with activities and friends. Every winter, she and her friends would tie 3 - 6 quilts. Some of the quilts were auctioned off to raise money for the clubhouse, while others were made for her great grandbabies. Quilting and crocheting were her love language, her hands were always busy.

Elaine was proud of her Pioneer ancestors, all of which emigrated from England. During their trip to England, Elaine and Jay toured 22 villages where their ancestors came from. She believed in honoring her heritage and completed genealogy for those in her family, allowing saving temple ordinances to be completed for her ancestors. Elaine was an active member of Riverton and St. George chapters of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP) and developed close friendships with the women. She shared her family’s stories of crossing the plains and challenges endured while settling the Salt Lake Valley, developing a special connection to those who have passed on before her. A joyous reunion has occurred on the other side of the veil as those ancestors have welcomed her home.

Her love, smile and service will be greatly missed.

Elaine is survived by her husband of 70 years, Jay Webb; 6 children, 27 grandchildren and 58 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Friday, December 31, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Riverton Utah Stake Center, 1855 West 13400 South, Riverton, Utah. A viewing will be held Thursday, December 30, 2021  from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 South 2200 West and again on Friday, at the church from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Interment will be at Draper City Cemetery, 12441 South 900 East 

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