on March 22, 2019 at her home in Colorado Springs. She married Dr. William
"Bill" C. Spragens on June 14, 1964. He predeceased her.
Elaine was a homemaker and lived in various college communities where Bill was
a political science professor. Most of her time was spent in Bowling Green, Ohio
and Reston, Virginia where they retired.
Elaine accompanied her husband on many trips to national political conventions
and conferences. She traveled the world extensively and shared her many
memories of these trips with friends and family. Some of her most cherished
friends were met on these trips.
She was a faithful member of National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C.
where she was a member of Skiffs, the Women's Association and the Covenant-
McCartney Circle. She was also a member of the Reston Newcomers
organization. Most recently she was a member of First Presbyterian Church in
Colorado Springs.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Alberta Dunham. She is
survived by her sister, Joanne Dickinson, and nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11:00am at First Presbyterian Chruch, 219 E. Bijou St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
