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Elaine H. WelchBeloved MotherElaine Holt Welch passed away Dec. 20, 2011 peacefully in her sleep at home, four days before her 92nd birthday. Born Dec. 24, 1919 in South Jordan to Adelbert and Truby Holt. She graduated from Jordan High School, where she was a cheerleader and sang in many operettas. She married Joseph Lynn Welch on Dec. 6, 1939 and was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. She sang for many years with a group called the Melodettes. She served in many callings in the LDS Church and was a member of the Midvale Fireladies.She is survived by her children: Adelbert (Brenda) Welch, Elaine (Keith) Ridgley, Jolene Stahl, Donald (Laurie) Welch; 28 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Blaine (Beverly) Holt and Larry Holt. Preceded in death by her husband, daughter, Pamela Ugstad, 2 sons-in-law, Gary Stahl and Doug Ugstad; grandson, Michael Hogenson; granddaughter, CoyLynne Hogenson; one great-granddaughter, Amber Lee Welch, great-grandson-in-law, Chris Downard and two sisters, LaRue Haymond and Evelyn Clayton.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary Chapel, 1950 E. 10600 So., where a viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens. Online condolences: www.larkincares.com

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