Elon Imlay Widdison

1920 - 2018

1920 ~ 2018
GRAN HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
After 98 years of action and adventure, the incredible mortal journey that was the life of Elon Imlay Widdison (aka "Gran") came to a peaceful end in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 23, 2018.
She began the adventure on July 31, 1920 the only daughter of Roy and Mary Imlay in Grantsville Utah. She had a happy childhood and grew up with her 3 brothers as "just one of the boys".
In May 1941, she was introduced to a tall handsome basketball player who would become the love of her life and in November 1941, Arch Widdison and Elon were united as eternal companions. They spent the next 53 years together raising seven children, singing, dancing and traveling the world. She has a lot of talent and interests. A gifted, creative mind, she could crochet, knit, embroider, sew, and she wrote and directed many roadshows.
She was devoted to her family and the Lord. Arch and Elon served a mission together at the Humanitarian Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
She is survived by six children, Kris (Kathleen) Yorba Linda CA, Wendy Harding (Douglas) SLC, Jan Carbone (Joseph) West Bountiful, Monte (Lynne) West Bountiful, Kyle (Cathy) Draper and Vanette Gelatka (Timothy [deceased]) Corona CA, 24 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. She as preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, a son (Scott), her husband and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct 1 at 11:00 AM in the West Bountiful 1st Ward Chapel 311 N 8th W West Bountiful. Viewing Sunday, Sept 30th 6-8 PM at Russon Brothers Mortuary 295 N Main St, Bountiful and Monday 10:00 - 10:45 at the church.