Elda Lyne James

Redmond, Utah - Our beloved, Elda Lyne Mecham James, age 60, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at her home in Redmond, after a long and valiant battle with brain cancer. She was born May 5, 1944 in Salina, Utah, a daughter of William Eldwin and Vivian Deaton Mecham. She married Dell L. James, September 9, 1961 in Salina, Utah. Elda Lyne was a member of the LDS Church, where she served as a Primary Teacher and a Scout Leader. She had attended Cosmetology School. Elda Lyne enjoyed hunting, camping, socializing and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She is survived by her husband of Redmond; children: John (Pauline) James, Margo (Terry Bills) James, all of Redmond; Doug (Rachelle) James of Salina; 6.5 grandsons; 1 granddaughter; 1 great-grandson; mother, Vivian Mecham of Salina; brothers and sisters: Wallace (Krista) Mecham, Bill Mecham, all of Salina; Margaret (Cody) Christensen of Elsinore; Gladys (Boyd) Christensen of Redmond, and a very special sister, Jane Mecham of Salina. She was preceded in death by her father, William Eldwin Mecham and her grandparents, John and Jeanette Deaton, William Lynn and Ester Mecham. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 12 noon in the Redmond 1st LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Salina, Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. and at the ward chapel in Redmond, Thursday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Redmond Cemetery under the direction of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Salina, Richfield and Gunnison, Utah.