Elaine Whitman, 75 years of age, of Greeley passed away June 5, 2021. She was born In Greeley, Colorado; August 23, 1945. Growing up the family lived in the Ault, Eaton, Kersey, and Greeley areas. She graduated from Platte Valley High School in Kersey.
She met Lyle while at the Lakeside Amusement Park in Denver; and as they say – the rest is history.
Elaine and Lyle were married in December 1965 at St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greeley.
After they were married, they farmed in the Windsor, Galeton, and Gill areas.
Elaine was a devoted Wife and Mother. She was involved in all of her children’s activities growing up,
whether it be as a Den mother for Scouts, a school room mother, bringing treats on little notice, or
just loving on all the other kids that her children would bring home. Anyone who knew Elaine knew how much she loved her children and her pets which she always referred to as her ‘hairy’ grand kids.
Elaine’s interests included gardening, flowers, crafts (Diamond Paint Bead work), and watching tennis.
She liked to cook for family gatherings and holidays – the Family always raved about her taco salad and frog-eye salad (acini de pepe).
Elaine is survived by her husband Lyle Whitman; Children: Gerald Dean Whitman, Greeley, Colorado Jolene Renee Whitman, Greeley, Colorado, Brett (Carleen) Davis, Greeley, Colorado, and Heidi Boehm, Denver, Colorado. Siblings: Robert (Loraine) Miller of Milliken, Colorado, Ronald (Karen) Miller of Greeley, Colorado, and Sheila (Lonnie) Helton of LaSalle, Colorado.
Elaine was predeceased by her daughter Patricia “Patty” Davis, and by her parents Henry & Lydia Miller.
Services will be held Wednesday, June 16, 2021 starting with a viewing at 10 a.m., followed by the service at 11 a.m. at Greeley First Assembly of God, 3000 W. 16th St, Greeley.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greeley First Assembly of God in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 6521 W. 20th St., Greeley, CO 80634.
To share memories and condolences please visit Allnuttgreeley.com.
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