Elaine Barraclough

ELAINE D. BARRACLOUGH Click here to view Elaine's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Elaine Dalby Barraclough, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 6, 2009, at her home. Elaine was born September 8, 1926 in Leadore, Idaho to William Edgar Dalby and Leda Peterson Dalby. She grew up in the Leadore area and attended Leadore Elementary and High School. She graduated from Ricks College with an Associate Degree. She attended Brigham Young University and then the University of Utah where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Elementary education. Elaine served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950-52, in the California San Francisco Mission. She lived and taught school in various states, including Idaho, Utah, California and Nevada. She was a secretary for the Air Force in Hawaii. On October 30, 1981, she married Jack Thomas Barraclough in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions: Primary teacher, Young Women's teacher, Relief Society teacher, Temple Ordinance Worker and Temple organist. Elaine was a recognized community leader, including serving as president of the Bonneville county Republican women and as president of the "Legisladies" in Boise. She was involved in Music Club and Festival of Trees. She was a strong supporter of her husband, Jack, in spite of his 14 years in the Idaho State Legislature. During 1993-2001, she took Jack's place in the Legislature multiple times while he was on legislative assignments out of the state. Her interests included playing the piano and organ, teaching and reading. She traveled widely with her husband. She enjoyed and loved time spent with her 26 grandchildren and her 7 great grandchildren. She was also the mother to Deloa Dalby Parrish and David Dalby. She touched many lives for good through her lifetime of service. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by: Husband, Jack Thomas Barraclough, Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter, DeeDee Plaizier, Boise, ID; Daughter, Jan (Dan) Wanstrom, Moore, ID; Son, Bruce Barraclough, Boise, ID; Son, Douglas (Nadine) Howell, Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter, Renae Plaizier, Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Glade,(Carrie) Howell, Sandy, UT; Son, Jared Barraclough, Twin Falls, ID; Sister, Karen (Gordon) Hansen, Payson, AZ; and Dixie (Lynn) Denney, Ogden, UT; Brothers, Marvin Dalby, Las Vegas, NV; and Robert (Wilma) Dalby, Payson, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, William Dalby and Clarence Dalby and a daughter Jacqueline Barraclough. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Idaho Falls Rose Park Ward (351 West 14th Street) with Bishop Scott Smith officiating. The family will visit with friends from Friday 6:30-8 pm at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge Ave.) and Saturday one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Rupert Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Development Workshop through the Festival of Trees. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Dean and Judy Mortimer deanm@ffcidaho.com Jack and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. We are in Hawaii and will miss the funeral, but want you to know how much we love you and Elaine and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dean and Judy Mortimer Jeff & Chanin Thompson jeffdtomp@aol.com Jack and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We love you and Elaine both, and she will be greatly missed. Jeff & Chanin Thompson Jon Sandoval jrsandoval8@msn.com Jack and Family: So sorry to hear of Elaine's death. She was truly an amazing woman who I will always remember for her spirit, kindness, and ability to "manage" Jack better than anyone I have ever seen. I will truly miss her not being here. Jon Rulon and Joan Robison jjhr36@aol.com Dear Jack and Family Our hearts have been so heavy and sad at the passing of our dear, dear friend Elaine. She truly was a beautiful and elect lady, always interested and caring for others. We loved her dearly. Some of our most cherished cards and letters came from Elaine. She always sent letters of appreciation and encouragement when she sensed a need. She was a true friend and we will miss her tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you feel the Lord's love and comfort. We love you, Jack. J C & Nancy Hart We express our deepest sympathies at the passing of Elaine. We have fond memories of our association through the years. We wish you the very best in the coming days ahead. Dick Whitehead WHITEHEAD51@msn.com Hi !Jack, sorry to hear about your loss of a loved one. Your friends Ann and Dick Whitehead. Jeff Schrade jeffschrade@hotmail.com Jack: Honore' and I saddened to learn of Elaine's passing. She was a wonderful woman who always seemed so kind and loving. She lived a great life and left a great legacy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe Lee joeolee@gmail.com To: Jack Barraclough and Family The AECSC members were very sorry to hear about the death of Elaine. Please accept our deepest sympathy from all the members. Joe Lee, President, AECSC Ellen Dalby Harnden e8harnden@yahoo.com Just wanted the family to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Wish I could be there. I know Elaine is happy to be back with Grandma and Grandpa, Dad and Clarence, although I know she missed that family here. Love to all. Marsha and Steven Bjornn marshabjornn@gmail.com Dear Jack and family, we were so sad to read of Elaine's passing. We know what a special person she was - so kind and caring. She has been a great support to me personally through the years and I will really miss her. We wish you peace and comfort in the days to come. Sincerely, Marsha and Steve Ed Turner cherami@ida.net Jack, my deepest sympathy is for you and your family with the passing of Elaine. We both know she is in a better place now with our Heavenly Father. I would like to share with you a traditional Turner poem and hopefully it will provide some peace at this time: "MANY HAPPY RETURNS FOR THE DAY OF THY BIRTH, MAY SUNSHINE AND GLADNESS BE GIVEN, AND MAY THE DEAR FATHER PREPARE THEE ON EARTH, FOR A BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN." anonymous. Take Care, and keep in touch, Ed Turner. Hal and Mary Kay Bunderson hbunderson@cableone.net Dear Jack: Mary Kay and I are saddened to hear of Elaine’s passing. On hearing the news, we recounted our many experiences with you and Elaine. She is truly a jewel of a lady in every respect. Of course, we both know where she is. You will have a glorious reunion when you see her again. Mary Kay and I extend our condolences, love and best wishes. Russ & Virginia Mathews We are saddened to know of the passing of Elaine. She is truly missed. Our prayers for comfort are with the Barraclough Family. Loneta Behrens Jack, very sorry to learn of your loss. Such a beautiful lady. You and your family will miss her. Loneta (Farnham) & Ken Behrens (in Boise) Lane Allgood I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. Lane Allgood Tim Beasley tbea3@yahoo.com I am so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing and wish to express my love to the family. If I had known sooner I would have come to the funeral. Mom sent me the obituary from the paper but I did not get it until 12 Dec. in the afternoon. Tim Beasley and Family. Patrick Kole pkole@potato.idaho.gov Elaine touched many of us who worked in state government with her kindness and caring. She will be very much missed. My best to Jack and family. Shawna Ingram shingram@gmail.com We're so sorry to hear of the passing of Elaine. She was a dear, dear friend who touched our lives deeply. We want you to know that we loved her very much. We also love you, Jack. Sincerely, Shawn & Chris Ingram, and family