Elva Ann Thornton

Elva Ann Thornton died May 7, 2006 in Bountiful, Utah,
after a life of joyous service to others. She was born
the oldest of eight children on August 15, 1916, to
George Dunn and Elva Thomas Thornton in Preston,
Idaho.

She graduated from Utah State University with a
Bachelors degree in Education and Masters degree in
Social Work. She worked for Utah State Department of
Employment Security for 35 years until retirement.

Ann was an active member of the LDS Church. She was an
Ordinance Worker in the Salt Lake Temple. She served a
full time mission in Tampa, Florida and a part time
mission in the Family History Library in Salt Lake
City. She served in many stake and ward callings. She
focused her life on spirituality and in helping others
better themselves.

Surviving are her loving sisters, Grace Thornton and
Lorraine (Alva) Young, Bountiful; Mary McKinlay,
Ogden; and sister-in-law Audrey Thornton of
Washington, Utah. Preceding her in death were her
parents; three brothers Howard, George Thomas, and
Preston T. Thornton and sister Norma Enez Thornton.
Ann was loved by her nieces and nephews and their
children. She helped them all through the years giving
much support for missions, educations and weddings.

Funeral services will be at 12 PM on Saturday, May 13,
2006 in the North Logan First Ward Chapel, 1105 East
2100 North, North Logan, Utah. Friends may call at
the church prior to services from 10:00 to 11:45
AM.Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.allenmortuaries.net