Elaine Jensen Kesler passed away March 23, 1999 in Taylorsville, Utah after a courageous battle with cancer.

Elaine was born August 23, 1938 in Axtell, Utah to Keogh and Vontess Jensen. She graduated from No. Sevier High in Salina and the U of U. Elaine married her best friend, Veryl Kesler, on Sept. 6, 1975 in Salt Lake and were sealed Dec. 18, 1976 in the Salt Lake Temple.Elaine served an LDS Mission to Denmark 1962-1964. She has served in numerous church positions throughout her life. They lived for 21 years in Alaska before moving back to Utah. She loved helping others; was a gracious host and had many close friends.

She is survived by her loving husband, Veryl; her mother, Vontess Jensen, Redmond, UT; brothers and sisters, Phyllis (Hank) Thiessens, Beth LaRene (Hal) Barker, Ellen Kay (Powell) Johnson, John Lee (Luane), Paul (Linda), Allen (Louise), Steve (Lorilee), Neal (Connie) and Gary Lynn (Lola). Elaine is also survived by her stepchildren, Dave (Jodi), Lori (Mike) Hansen, Roger (Lisa) and Neil Kesler and numerous nieces and nephews. Elaine is preceded in death by her father, Keogh; brother, Lynn and sister, Velma.

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Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 27, 1999 at 1 p.m. at the Redmond 2nd Ward, Redmond, Utah. Interment: Redmond Cemetery, Redmond, Utah. Funeral Directors: Valley View Funeral Home.

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