Elizabeth grew up in Stromsburg, where she graduated from high school. After graduation, she moved to Denver with her sister and attended Emily Griffin Opportunity School. On March 10, 1942, she married Norman Payne in Sidney, Nebraska. He died on June 1, 2008.
After their marriage, Elizabeth and Norman moved to southern California, living in the Woodland Hills area during WWII. In 1963, they moved back to Colorado, living in Denver (now Centennial, Colorado). They later moved to the western slope during the 1970s and came to the Greeley area in the 1993.
The biggest focus in Elizabeth’s life was her family; she loved her children and grandchildren and time spent with them. They enjoyed traveling in their RV. She loved her dogs and had many throughout the years.
Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Robert Payne (Tammy) of Berthoud and James Payne (Debbie) of Hayden; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, Barbara Kittleson, a granddaughter, sister, Geraldine Luca and brother, Gerald Anderson.
Private family services will be held.