Elaine Woolston

Elaine G. Woolston of Hood River, Oregon passed away June 16, 2017 at the Hood River Care Center. She was born on January 5, 1930 in Uintah, Utah to Frances and Geneva Woolston and was 87 years old. They lived on Koberg’s Beach during the early 1930s where her father planted and cultivated asparagus for a farmer. She loved Koberg’s Beach for the activities and the beauty of the area, which was later destroyed when the dam was built. The family moved to her current residence, where she lived for 80 years. Elaine attended Hood River High School and was Student Body Treasurer and it was said that she had the books “Balanced to the penny.” During her school age years she worked at an ice cream & sandwich shop. She graduated from high school in 1948 and then attended BYU for one year, as she wanted to be a teacher. After one year at the “Y” and not getting the classes she wanted, she came back to Hood River and worked for the City of Hood River for twelve years. Her next job was with Sprint where she worked for approximately twenty-three years until she retired. Elaine loved meeting people, traveling, gardening, cooking, and taking walks in the warm summer evenings. She also enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Elaine was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was well liked and loved by numerous people who have known her for many years. She was known for her spunky personality and quirky wit. She loved to eat good food and was particularly fond of Honey Baked Ham and Helen Bernhard’s German chocolate cake. Although she never married, her life was full. She was very involved with her nephews, niece, and extended family, and took great interest in them. Elaine is survived by her nephew, Rick Scoggin (his wife, Mie) of Gresham, OR; and their two children Sean and Greg Scoggin (Greg’s wife Kara and their two children Elizabeth and Hannah). Her nephew, Craig Scoggin (his wife Krista and their three children Ashley, Justin and Kyra); her Niece, LaRee Thornton (her husband, Steve) of Reedsport OR; and their daughter Sharlee (her husband Casey and their four children Andy, Kaitlyn, Cody, and Ryan) of Atlanta, GA; and 2 great great, nephews; Scott (his two boys Lucius and Keirun) of Portland, OR; Brian (his wife, Stacey and their four children, Tyler, Ashton, Mackenzie, and Bailey) of Reedsport, OR; Darin (his wife, Jessica and their three children, Mya, MacKenzie, and Cole) of Boise, ID; Greg (his wife Darci and their two children, Jayce and Jaelee) of Boise, ID; Great Nephew Braydon Thornton, of Florence, OR; Jenelle (and her son, Elijah) of Cloverdale, UT; Ruth Brown, (cousin’s wife and best friend), and her sons Jim Brown, and Jerry Brown. A viewing will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday June 24, 2017 and a service at 2:00PM, followed by a reception, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1825 May Street Hood River, Oregon 97031). Interment will be at Idlewilde Cemetery (980 Tucker Road Hood River, Oregon 97031). Arrangement are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family and for updated service information.