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Elaine Ann Stevenson

Feb. 25, 1937 - May 10, 2026

Date of Service: May 18, 2026

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PAUL – Elaine Ann Greenwood Stevenson passed away peacefully at her home on Mother's Day, May 10, 2026, at the age of 89. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister.

She was born February 25, 1937, in Los Angeles, California, to Frank Crystal and Jennie Pearl Thornton Greenwood. She had an older brother, Ray John Greenwood. On August 9, 1942, the family moved to American Fork, Utah. She attended school in American Fork and graduated from American Fork High School in 1955.

She attended Brigham Young University for one year. The next year she decided to go to LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, and graduated in May of 1958. A few weeks later her friend invited her to go to Idaho on a blind date. There, she met the love of her life, John Albert "Bert" Stevenson. After a short courtship, they were sealed for time and all eternity on February 5, 1959, in the Salt Lake Temple. To this union were born two sons, Scott Albert Stevenson and Dean Frank Stevenson; and one daughter, Annette Elaine Stevenson.

Elaine was an active and stalwart member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in numerous callings in Primary, Relief Society, and as president of the Young Women. She was passionate about family history and was deeply committed to finding and learning about ancestors.

After her family was raised Elaine became involved in local and state politics as a way to support Bert in his endeavors. She served on the Minidoka County Republican Committee for several years. Once Bert was elected to the State Legislature, she became active with the Legisladies where she met many dear and lifelong friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Jennie Greenwood; her brother, Ray Greenwood; one grandson, Kenny Albert Stevenson; and one great-granddaughter, Gracie Kay Stevenson.

She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, John A. "Bert" Stevenson; her two sons, Scott (Tammy) Stevenson and Dean (Ellen) Stevenson; and her daughter, Annette (Scott) Roth; as well as 11 grandchildren, Nicole Stevenson, Casey (Kayleann) Stevenson, Grant (Taylor) Stevenson, Benjamin (Shae) Stevenson, Lucas (Betsy) Stevenson, Jacob Stevenson, Erin (Jason Grant) Roth, Michelle (Grant DePoy) Roth, Christopher (Hailey) Roth, Brooke (Alice) Roth, and Natalie Roth; and 22 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 18, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Paul Idaho Stake Center, located at 424 W. Ellis St., in Paul, with Bishop Chris James officiating. Burial will follow at Rupert Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and beginning one hour prior to the service, at the church, on Monday.

The family suggests memorial contributions, in Elaine’s memory, be directed to Primary Children's Hospital, a Ronald McDonald House, or to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Aid Fund.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/MYQcdZwqr5c.

Condolences for Elaine Ann Stevenson

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From Christopher and Karen Harriman :

Please accept our heartfelt condolences regarding the passing of Elaine. She was a fine person in all aspects, and we admired her greatly!

From Bill Parsons:

She had a great family as each of them contributed to the events of which they were a part. She was a great Mom that contributed to their success.

From SueAnn (Moyle) Bradbury:

I met Elaine through Legisladies. We shared a birthday and had fun celebrating together many years while our husband’s were serving together in the legislature. She is a lovely lady and I held so much respect for her. She will be missed. Give Bert a hug from me and let him know how much I loved Elaine.

From Thom Stimpson:

What a sweet lady she was. Loved by so many people including myself. I never saw her without a smile and a kind word was always spoken upon greeting. A soul so loving and precious. She will be greatly missed and my love and condolences go out to the family.

From Phil Thomsen:

I love your family so much. So many great memories and laughs. I’ve learned so much from both your Dad and Mom. Bert was and is still one of my greatest hero’s. Being in Arizona I miss out seeing my beloved friends and all those I grew up with. Annette has been the one true friend who has visited with me in Arizona when she has come down to visit her family. Bert and Elaine have always made themselves available as I grew up just to visit and give a hug. I can’t say enough how much of a difference they have made in my life and I’m sure, so many others. What a great woman Elaine still is. She will definitely be missed. Love you Bert, Annette and your whole family.

From Chris James:

Elaine was a beautiful soul. She will be missed by all. Our hearts are with you. May you find solace and peace during this difficult time.

From Opal Mortensen:

I send my condolence to Bert and the rest of Elaine's family. She was a very sweet woman and throughout the years that I known her, I fell in love with her. She was like my third mom. She started off as a client and became one of my best best friends and third mom. I will miss you very dearly and God be with you and you’re up there in the heaven with the angels and your little Gracie that you always spoke so highly about. I send healing prayers to Bert and to the whole family.

From Larry & Linda Roberts:

Sorry to hear about the loss of Elaine. What a wonderful wife, mother and person.

From Kris Frost:

Annette and family,
I am so sorry to read of the passing of your mom. What a great lady she was! She did so many acts of service in the community and in the church. Cherish your memories of her and keep her close in your heart. Sending love, hugs and prayers to all of you.

From Mrs. Ann Spell:

Sincerely sorry for the family’s loss of Elaine. May you forever feel her love in every memory you’ve made together. May those beautiful memories bring smiles to your faces, even behind tears shed. Know that death was never God’s plan (Gen. 1:28; Rom. 5:12), so he gives us hope; the hope that loved ones will be resurrected (Acts 24:15) to life forever on a paradise earth (Ps. 37:11,29) as God intended from the beginning. Cherish the hope and the countless fine memories of your beloved wife/mother, Elaine.

From Nick and Grace Stephens:

Heart felt blessings to a great family. We are blessed to know them.

From Brent Greenwood:

I am Elaine’s cousin, Brent Greenwood. Her father, Frank Greenwood, was my uncle. I was much younger than Elaine so I did not get to know her very well. But, the various deaths in her American Fork, Utah family is when I really got to know her - which I consider one of the blessings in my life. With that. I have stayed in touch with her as late as last week. I will miss our chats and associations. Condolences to Bert and all family.

From Bruce and Guylia James:

We are so sorry for your loss!! She was an amazing woman and a role model. She always made us feel welcome in the Paul ward. She will certainly be missed!!

From Gene & Dianna Hansen:

The community lost a special lady. She has the best husband who she has supported in many responsibilities, she has raised some very good children who are honest faithful people. She has been a great example for all of us, and she will be able to be with her family thru the eternities. She made our community a better place to live and set a great example for others to follow. I so much appreciate the opportunities we have had with this good lady and her family, and the closeness I have with her husband. She and her husband are the best, and we love them.

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