Elaine was born on February 18, 1924, in Genoa, Nebraska to Reuben (Ray) T. Dawson of Great Bend, Kansas and Frances L. Nelson of Stanton, Iowa. Later, she graduated from Westminster High School at the age of 16 in 1940.
Elaine then met the love of her life, John Edward Schuck Jr. of Englewood, Colorado, and they were married on August 18, 1946. She and John bought a house in 1954 and owned it for 70 years until Elaine passed.
Professionally, she worked in sales for Russell Stover Candies, part time, and had a career with Mountain Bell in various positions, retiring as a District Secretary with US WEST.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John, her sister Dorthy, and brother Wayne.
She is survived by her children: Craig Edward Schuck Sr. and his wife, Roberta; Kent Jay Schuck and his wife, Lynda. Grandchildren: Amanda Kay Schuck and her husband Eric Carpenter; Craig Schuck Jr. and his wife, Stacey. Step granddaughter: Nicole Kirklie. Great Grandchildren: Calvin and Grayson Schuck.
She will be greatly missed by many family and friends.
A visitation for Elaine will be held Monday, January 20, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, in Serenity Pointe. The address is : 7777 West 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. A funeral service will take place at 10:00 AM, and a graveside service will occur at 11:00 AM. You are then invited to return to Serenity Pointe for a reception of light refreshments from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
