Elaine Elnora (Peterson) Mulholland

ELAINE ELNORA PETERSON MULHOLLAND, loving wife of David Mulholland, passed away Saturday December 10, 2016 at Claresholm Alberta with her husband and family at her side.  She is survived by her husband, David F. Mulholland and children:  David M. (Tracy) Mulholland, Ramona (Brinn) Granat, Jordan (Nicole) Mulholland, and Janna Mulholland.  Grandchildren:  Britlynn, Cohen, Addison, Steele, Alexis, Briggdon, Leighton, Zurie, Joshua, Austin, Asher.  She is also survived by her brother, Grant Peterson, and sister Gail (Bill) Sweeney.  She was predeceased by her parents Vern David Peterson and Clara Fanny Dahl, sister-in-law Freida Peterson, and her father and mother-in-law Melvin Gruwell Mulholland and Marjorie Elaine Litchfield.

Elaine was born on August 4, 1948 in Lethbridge and raised in Welling, AB.  She attended high school in both Magrath and Raymond.  Elaine always knew that she would be a teacher.  She obtained her Bachelor of Education from the University of Lethbridge.  Elaine loved and had a remarkable talent for teaching.  Whether it was teaching school, teaching in the church or teaching her children and grandchildren, she found teaching to be very rewarding.  She taught school in Glendon, Milk River, Bow Island, Stavely, and Claresholm, AB. 

While teaching in Bow Island she met David and they moved to Claresholm, AB to farm.  It was there that she raised her family, continued to teach, worked on the farm, and helped run the accounting business.  Elaine was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She loved the Lord and served faithfully in in various callings.  Her favourite calling was teaching and interacting with the youth.  She also loved serving in the temple. 

She has had a profound impact on many through her countless hours of selfless service and teaching.  Her example and courage will continue to be her legacy.

Elaine, with her unconquerable spirit, was a cancer survivor for over 15 years.  She is an inspiration to all as she bravely battled her illness. 

The viewing will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, CLARESHOLM CHAPEL, 4924 3 St. E. Claresholm, AB at 10:00 a.m. followed by the interment.

Friends may meet the family at the church from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 12:00 noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Elaine's name to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960 19 St S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5. 

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