Elwin B Elkington, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away suddenly on August 24, 2004. Elwin was born on March 2, 1930 in Tooele, Utah to Isaac Jones Elkington and Lenora Bennett Elkington. He married the love of his life, Margie Ann Gunther, on August 15, 1948, in the Salt Lake Temple. In his early years, Elwin spent his summers in Holden, Utah on Aunt Ethel's farm. At the age of 16, Elwin began working at International Smelting and Refining during the summer and weekends and eventually retired from Anaconda as assistant superintendent and foreman with 28 years of service. Later, Elwin was employed at Barrick-Mercur Gold Mine. Elwin retired from the Utah Army National Guard where he achieved the rank of Captain and served as company commander. Elwin lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed travel, music, golf, camping, and working with his hands. His priority was spending time with his family. He and Margie treasured the time they spent at their winter home in St. George. A faithful member of the LDS Church, Elwin served as a stake missionary, clerk, bishop, and as counselor in the North Tooele stake presidency. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Margie; five children: Robert (Joyce), Larry (Karen), Steve (Tonya), Patti Potter (Dwight) and Linda England (Jeff); 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Doris Wardle. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Lynn, Glen and Paul, sister, Ila Rae, and granddaughter, Kari Potter. Funeral services held on Monday, August 30, 2004, at the Tooele North Stake Center, 583 N. 270 E., Tooele, Utah.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 8/28/2004.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 8/28/2004.
Elwin B Elkington, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away suddenly on August 24, 2004. Elwin was born on March 2, 1930 in Tooele, Utah to Isaac Jones Elkington and Lenora Bennett Elkington. He married the love of his life, Margie Ann Gunther, on August 15, 1948, in the Salt Lake Temple. In his early years, Elwin spent his summers in Holden, Utah on Aunt Ethel's farm. At the age of 16, Elwin began working at International Smelting and Refining during the summer and weekends and eventually retired from Anaconda as assistant superintendent and foreman with 28 years of service. Later, Elwin was employed at Barrick-Mercur Gold Mine. Elwin retired from the Utah Army National Guard where he achieved the rank of Captain and served as company commander. Elwin lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed travel, music, golf, camping, and working with his hands. His priority was spending time with his family. He and Margie treasured the time they spent at their winter home in St. George. A faithful member of the LDS Church, Elwin served as a stake missionary, clerk, bishop, and as counselor in the North Tooele stake presidency. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Margie; five children: Robert (Joyce), Larry (Karen), Steve (Tonya), Patti Potter (Dwight) and Linda England (Jeff); 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Doris Wardle. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Lynn, Glen and Paul, sister, Ila Rae, and granddaughter, Kari Potter. Funeral services held on Monday, August 30, 2004, at the Tooele North Stake Center, 583 N. 270 E., Tooele, Utah.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 8/28/2004.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 8/28/2004.
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