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for Elaine Cannon
Tim Cannon
May 27, 2003
Dearest Elaine, the warmest, kindest aunt I knew, radiant, accepting and generous. We California Cannons all love her and will miss her. Hugs to you all.
Juliann Law
May 23, 2003
Elaine Cannon had a way of making everyone feel important and special. I'll always remember meeting her for the first time. I was with her granddaughter, Annie Metcalf Porter, and a couple of friends coming to Salt Lake for a ski vacation when we were about 16. Carla’s car cruised in to pick us up at the airport curb. Before the car had even stopped, Elaine jumped out with her arms open wide exclaiming to her granddaughter, “Annie, who are these movie stars!?!” as she gave us all huge hugs. As you can imagine, we giggled and laughed but felt like a million bucks!
Through the years, I’d say hello and before I’d finished remembering myself to her she was greeting me like an old friend. She truly was charming and “effervescent” as described at her memorial service.
My love to the Metcalfs and all those who will miss her.
Nadine (Heiner) Allen
May 23, 2003
Dear McOmber's,
Today is Elaine's funeral. My prayers are with you all. I hope things went well. How I would have loved to be there.
Love, Nadine (Heiner) Allen, former landlady of Bryant McOmber too
Carrie Jacobsen-Bourne
May 23, 2003
Dear Jake, Abbey and Cannon Family,
I was sad to hear of Elaine's passing, but happy for her at the same time knowing that she is reunited with her husband and three children. I remember KiKi taking my sister and I,when we were young, to your home and swimming in your pool. I also remember driving our boat from our family cabin at Hebgen to yours. We sat at the kitchen table and Elaine made us salt dough to play with. We would laugh at the sloshing sounds we could hear from the person taking a bath in the bathtub. Elaine was always kind to me and greeted me with a hug and smile.
Carrie Bourne Sandy Utah
Kathryn Luke
May 23, 2003
I didn't know Sister Cannon personally, but I feel like I have "known" her for years. Her writings for teenagers and her service for Young Women left a great impression on my mind and in my heart. Memories are sweet and dear of a great woman and a valiant Daughter of God.
Carolyn J. Rasmus
May 23, 2003
A heroine to many, a true lady in every sense of the word, and a treasured friend. The world was better because of Elaine Cannon.
David and Joanne Doxey
May 23, 2003
Dear Nadine,Miriam & Cannon girls,
You must know how much we love Elaine. She has touched our lives for good since "Hi-Tales" days. From there through Lambda Delta Sigma and every other assignment we've had, we have felt her positive leadership training influence in our service. We will miss her earthly association, but here in the temple we will continue to be close to her. She enjoyed the journey and returned with honor. What more could one desire?
Our love to you in her absence.
President and Sister Doxey
Madrid Temple
Janis Johnson Farrell
May 22, 2003
Dear Carla, Susan, and Holly,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your dear sweet mother. I have so many wonderful memories of her and your family. She has always been so cute with me and my family and I will always be eternally grateful for her loving kindness shown to my mother, her cousin. Know that you are in my prayers and I can't even imagine the wonderful reunion that is taking place in Heaven. Love,
Janis Johnson Farrell
Stacey Berg
May 22, 2003
Elaine was a wondrful friend, she was very caring loving and a great support to me. I will love her of ever.
Marianne Simmons
May 22, 2003
To the family of Sister Cannon,
I have read the obituary of Sister Elaine Cannon today, and I am deeply saddened, not because she was a close friend, but because she touched my life in a special manner.
As we toured the church history sites on a bus in 2001, Sister Cannon was on our bus with three other ladies. They were not only fun and light-hearted, but they added a delightful and inspirational touch to our 11 eleven day tour. Sister Cannon would very often walk to the front of the bus and offer her insights on different events in history or the areas we were visiting. It truly enhanced our experience and made many of the stories more come to life.
After visiting the Hill Cumorah, she and I walked down the hill together. She put her arm around my shoulder and shared with me some very special compliments and she said, “I want you to know that I am a very good judge of women, and I truly know what I’m talking about.” Before we parted that day, she said, “I want you to go back to your hotel room tonight and write down everything that I have said to you."
Well I didn’t do it, especially because I felt it was little boastful on my part, even though I was deeply moved and by what she said. The interesting thing about it, she asked me the next day if I had written it down, and I had to tell her that I hadn’t.
Here it is almost two years later and I am just recording what she asked to me to do. I guess I feel a need to do so, because she is gone, and she did ask me to do this. I’m sure she knew her comments would help me through some difficult times and would give me the confidence and courage to overcome my weaknesses. I do owe her a debt of gratitude and I feel a special love for her. Today I feel I have lost a good friend.
Kindest regards,
Marianne Simmons
Tremonton, Utah
Kristy Metcalf
May 22, 2003
Dearest Cannon's,
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Elaine before I knew her. She was a delight to be around after I married Holly's husband's brother, Richard. I am so glad I am related to Holly who gives me wonderful advice, probably because she was a Cannon. My children have also enjoyed Elaine's wonderful personality. They would come home from activities that involved the Metcalf's and Cannon's and relate stories of Elaine because they were so endearing.
Holly I am so impressed with the time you took off to be here in Utah to be with your mother. You still amaze me. I love your family and pray for them.
Love Kristy Metcalf
Eleni Cannon-Miller
May 22, 2003
Dearest Carla, Susan & Holly,
I was so sad to hear that Aunt Elaine had lost this last valiant battle, but at the same time, I am relieved that she has been released from her pain, and is reunited with Uncle Jim.
Aunt Elaine was physically, spiritually and personally one of the most beautiful people I've ever known. I know that she has gone on to a place more glorious than we can imagine. She earned it!
May her memory be Eternal!!
With love, Eleni
paul pollei
May 22, 2003
Dear Elaine's wonderful family:
Through the Internet in Germany, I just read of Elaine's passing, and am sending my heartfelt greetings to all of you from Norene and my family. Although I will not be in the country for the funeral, I am
remembering so many wonderful encounters with Elaine through the years.
We have always had a special family relationship with her, beginning with 'Big Emily', my Mother, and continuing with Rebecca and their family, adding many wonderful events together.
I am more convinced than ever that she is writing another chapter and carrying banners of all kinds into many heavenly places with much gusto.
Our lives were always better because of knowing her.
Sincere best wishes and much love to all of you from us.
Paul and Norene Pollei
Valerie Sorensen
May 22, 2003
I met Elaine Cannon over 35 years ago when I was selected for a fashion show at the then Valley Music Hall and she was in charge. She invited me to her home to help me select the clothes I was to wear and I remember how impressed I was with her kindness and style. I was only about 12 years old then but I remember thinking that this is a very special lady and I'm going to remember that I met her. I remember in high school reading her newspaper articles and how funny and interesting they were. Her work with the youth of Salt Lake and then the world was such a good fit for her. Anything I've come across that had her name on it or in it I've read because I knew it would be interesting. What a special lady.
Condolences to her family and friends.
Melanie Dean
May 22, 2003
I, like so many others, did not know Sis. Cannon. However, I have read many of her books and have been often inspired by her thoughts and actions. May the Lord comfort and bless all you of her close friends and family.
Paul A. Hanks
May 22, 2003
Dear Nadine and Family: We read with sorrow of the passing of your beloved sister who we loved so much! She will be greatly missed. She was always so up-beat and so genuine with me personally. She has been one of my heroes. We hope she did not suffer too much with her illness. She was such a great example of dedication and happiness. We will always enjoy reading her book about Capitol Hill. That is a part of our legacy which she gave life to. How we will miss her.
We send our love and condolences to you and the family. Your family has certainly had their share of sorrows, but you are a great family. Thank you for being you and please know we are rejoicing in the reunion that is going on on the other side.
Love, Paul and Jean Hanks NZ MTC.
Tricia Smallwood
May 21, 2003
I was looking up the business editors email address and was drawn to the obituarys. I have never looked obituarys up before. I knew there was one I was meant to see. I opened Elaine's and cried. I was so touched by my memories and so joyed to think of her. She did live a "fabulous life". I thank her. Sincerely, Tricia Smallwood
Carol Cheshire
May 21, 2003
I did not personally know Sis. Cannon, but I feel as if I did. She was my General Young Women's President and I have read and learned much from her. She will be missed by many, but most especially her family. My prayers are with you at this time.
Vickie
May 21, 2003
In a beautiful blue lagoon on a clear day,
a fine sailing ship spreads its brilliant white canvas
in a fresh morning breeze and sails out to the open sea.
We watch her glide away magnificently
through the deep blue
and gradually see her grow smaller and smaller
as she nears the horizon.
Finally, where the sea and the sky meet,
she slips silently from sight and someone says,
“There, she is gone!”
Gone where?
Gone from sight—that is all.
She is still as large in mast and hull and sail,
still just as able to bear her load.
And we can be sure that, just as we say,
“There, she is gone!” another says,
“There, she comes!”
You were dear to me, Sister Cannon.
Michael & Maria Moody
May 21, 2003
Elaine Cannon. The very thought is sweet. A shining star, the brightest and best, moved to holier spheres.
Our love to all of you.
Peggy Moses Huffaker
May 21, 2003
Long before Elaine and I served as Stake Relief Society Presidents together, (she in the Emmigration Stake, and I in the Salt Lake Stake), I was an admirer. After our association, I was even more impressed and am grateful for her kindness and righteous example.
Elaine grew up on Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City with my husband's father and his sisters. She told me she remembers as a teenager borrowing clothes from the girls for a skiing day because she wanted to look her best. In my opinion, Elaine always looked her best!
She touched many lives and her influence will continue to do so.
Thanks for sharing her with us as she served in numerous Church callings and my deepest sympathy to you all.
Roderick O'Connor
May 21, 2003
Rest in peace dear Aunt Elaine and my condolences to the family. Wish I could be there with you.
Love,
Rick
Loralee Anderson
May 21, 2003
What a wonderful woman! I dont know Mrs. Cannon personally but I have learned a lot of valuable lessons from her. I always loved to listen when she talked and I have read about every book she has written.
It is hard to loose such a wonderful example to us all.
I offer condolences to the family of Mrs. Cannon she is one I will never forget.
May God bless each of you forever.
Gayle Higgins
May 21, 2003
I just wanted to send a special thank you to Sister Cannon. When I was a rebellious teen in the 70's, my mother gave me a book of Sister Cannon's that was funny and fun to read but gave me a message that kept me steady through difficult times. I thank our Father for such a special sister in all our lives! Our family's prayers go to her family at this time!
Ardeth Kapp
May 21, 2003
I first saw Sister Elaine Cannon in the movie theater on the corner of 3rd South and State St.in SLC. I had moved from Canada and had seen few church leaders in real life. Elaine was in the foyer buying popcorn. She radiated a spirit that filled me with such excitment I remained in the corner watching her until she left to enter the theater. As I had the grand opportunity much later to met her personally and even become dear friends my deep respect, admiration and love for her continued to grow. I am looking forward to that continued
friendship in years to come.DC130:2
Judy Grow
May 21, 2003
Even though I did not know Sister Cannon personally, I always felt like I did. When I was 16, she came to our stake in Portland, to speak to a Mother, Daughter Gathering. She was unlike anyone else we had heard. I've loved her ever since. When I was in my twenties, living in Ogden, Utah, she came to speak to the women in our stake, and she was even more fantastic. I loved to hear her speak, I loved to read her books. It is like losing a loved one, to hear she has finished this earthly school. She is not really gone from us though, her timeless words and thoughts will remain, to guide us.
Thomas E. Daniels
May 20, 2003
We are sad to learn of Elaine's passing, but know she is in Paradise
with her loving eternal mate, Jim.
We were both members of the same ward over 50 years ago, and Jim was our Bishop. Elaine and I served in the MIA together. We were good friends for all these years, and Elaine submitted a good family history book when I was preparing the 1980 World Conference on Records for the Genealogical Dept.
We have purchased several of her other books over the years and have enjoyed a warm friendship.
Kathy Lazott
May 20, 2003
I don't remember when I didnt know Elaine. She has been my idle most of my life. She taught by example and gave freely of her time. When I was in my 20's I was privileged to become friends with her. She was a great example in my life and taught me so much. I am grateful that she shared her many talents with the world. My life is better for having known her.I am grateful for the memories in which she played a part. Especially our cruise down the Mississippi River. I am grateful for all that she did for the Young Women of the world. She held up her light for the world to see. She was and is an ELECT LADY and I will miss her.
Nadine Nelson (Heiner) Allen
May 20, 2003
Dear Cannon Family,
Having known Elaine since 1966 when I came home from a mission in Scotland and first met her when I (widowed in 1964) had questions about remarrying (Garth, 1/6/67) and eventually your entire family when we lived in one of Garth's homes in Federal Heights Ward.
How I cherish many fun times with Jim and Elaine and how I appreciate the things I learned from them, my friends and neighbors.
Also, I was the Lambda Delta Sigma National Social Director and loved working closely with Elaine there and on many other events.
Elaine and I often conversed regarding "family trials" of which yours has had many, first starting with the loss of Christine J. Cannon. Our "Nelson" family was crushed when she ended up NOT marrying my brother Steve after they dated so many years. But Christine was so happy with Jamie. Then he married another special lady and she was my neighbor on Federal Heights Dr. too! I can't believe Jamie's now gone, his sister, brother Tony, Dad and now Mom. May Heavenly Father bless you at this difficult time. What a special family you have!
Recently Terry and I returned from a service mission at the Polynesian Cultural Center--and I regret I am unable to attend your service for my dear friend, Elaine, but know that my prayers are with you all.
Much love, Nadine Nelson (Heiner) Allen, 34 E Canterbury Ct, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Pat Duncan Heilpern
May 20, 2003
I wrote articals for Elaine Cannon when I attended East High School. She came up with the topic. I along with other students would write oppinions on that subject. I always thought of her, during my teen years as a great example to all of us.
Beverly Hoppe
May 20, 2003
Elaine has certainly been an "icon" in the Church for as long as I can remember. I always loved and admired her and have heard her speak in person on several occasions in different locations where I have lived. What a wonderful example of Christ-like love and devotion.
Holly, I am esp. thinking of you in your loss. I will plan to visit with you for a minute prior to the service on Friday.
Diane Dieterle
May 20, 2003
I met Elaine at a Mormon Week in Tallahassee, FL in 1974 - and met Becky Ridenour at the same time. Afterwards, we corresponded for years. Our whole family visited her one in her office when she was the General President of the Young Women. She was so kind to our son, John, who had been inactive for three years, that he came back to church. I always thought the way she treated him brought him back.
John Cannon Josephson
May 20, 2003
Jim and Elaine have been special to our family for years. Jim was a cousin and very special to me as he brought me the news of my father's death in 1947. My wife Emmaree and I are serving on a CES mission in Monterrey, Mexico. May the good memories of your mother comfort you in your grief. I'm sure she and Jim are reunited in love and peace.
Sincerely, John and Emmaree Josephson 8560 Danish Road, Sandy, Utah 84093
Jack Sneddon
May 20, 2003
I have always admired and appreciated knowing Elaine. I was a fellow student with her at West High School in Salt Lake City. I last saw Elaine some years ago when she was a speaker in Independence, Missouri. She still remembered me from those high school days. We offer our condolence to her family.
Deseret Academy
May 20, 2003
The students and staff of Deseret Academy are saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved Sister Cannon. She has given so much of her love and time to the academy. We honor her by living as she lived - as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Our condolences to her family.
Deseret Academy Students, Faculty, Administration, and Board of Trustees
Patti Adams
May 20, 2003
Elaine is a bell-ringer and Heaven's bells are pealing today! She was born "for a time such as this!" She knew why she was here on earth and made the most of every minute she lived. She was a dear friend to the very end of her life. Oh, how we love you and will miss you!
Patti & Michael Adams & Family
David & Terree Broadhead
May 20, 2003
We loved Elaine's great attitude in all her efforts. At times, that must have been most difficult for her. It was a real pleasure to work with her while I served as a High Counselor. Our love and thoughts are with her family.
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