Elaine Mildred (Pollett) Alva Obituary

Elaine Mildred (Pollett) Alva, age 90, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, joined family members who handed earlier than her on August 8, 2026 in Salt Lake. She handed on quietly and peacefully within the firm of her adoring husband Raul and two daughters Karen and Christine.

She was born to be the large sister of Roger and Larry, daughter of Pearthenia and LeRoy Pollett, who all preceded her in demise.

Elaine was a gorgeous and trendy girl who lived a full life. She was an entrepreneur in actual property and had her personal chair restoration enterprise; she would say that she was grateful that she had fingers and ft that would do exhausting work. She used her many skills in stitching, portray, and ceramics to create a number of award-winning porcelain dolls (the crown jewels of the Alva household). Elaine cherished to journey along with her household and explored many states and nations; nonetheless, her favourite trip was Disneyland, and she or he by no means missed a chance to go. She cherished music, each early Saturday morning you’ll get up to listen to her favourite music enjoying all through the home. She cherished the theater, and any reside manufacturing carried out by her youngster or grandchild.

She was dedicated to serving her brothers, aunts, and cousins and all the time supplied a welcoming residence if somebody was in want. She all the time stated, “There, but for the grace of God, go I.” That was her philosophy that led her compassion. She cherished to be along with her household and hosted reunions and vacation events. She was a proficient prepare dinner, baker, and expert sweet maker, (you counted your self fortunate to obtain one among her classic recipe pecan logs for Christmas).

She was a wonderful grandmother and adored all of the infants in her household. She cherished and served her grandchildren, nice grandchildren and great-great grandchild, she hosted events only for them and so they made tasks collectively. When the grandchildren needed to go away for residence, Elaine all the time gave them sweet, her favourite sweet to sneak into their pockets was a handful of Jelly Bellies, to recollect her by, as she tearfully watched them go away from her driveway. Elaine was beneficiant, variety, sensible, and humble, and lived her life with integrity. She was a real pal and trusted mom. Elaine typically talked about her personal mom and the way she longed to be along with her, and it’s our biggest hope that she was acquired in a really pleased mom and youngster reunion.

Elaine is the much-beloved spouse, associate, and finest pal to Raul for 72 years. Elaine is survived by her husband Raul, their 5 youngsters Karen, Curtis, Darrell, Wendy, Christine, and lots of grandchildren extending to 4 generations. She lived to see her twenty ninth nice granddaughter, born simply weeks in the past. We love her and we are going to miss her a lot.