RitaRae Elsberry

Funeral Service Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88110700862?pwd=aG44aEhDY0xVaVFDWkhTSldFTTF3QT09 Meeting ID: 881 1070 0862 Passcode: 045485 RitaRae Elsberry was born RitaRae Morin, on November 17, 1937, in Baker Oregon to Charles Arthur Morin and Mary Jeanette Shipp. The youngest of 5 children, she was a “surprise” baby, born 10 years after her nearest sibling. She adored her family and loved growing up on her father’s farm in Baker, where she acquired the faith and values that sustained her through life. Oftentimes she reminisced of her early years, sharing with her children fond memories of her parents, siblings, and life on the farm. She also talked about her childhood feelings of being left behind, as her much older brother and sisters grew up and moved on with life. Determined to join with her siblings in life’s adventure, she followed them as soon as she was able. She eventually married Maurice Barker Hall of Payson, Utah, with whom she raised 7 children. RitaRae was a talented homemaker, whose home was always lovely and inviting. She excelled at nearly everything she put her mind to, whether it be cooking, decorating, dressmaking, landscaping, or creating the most imaginative Halloween costumes. She possessed the unbelievable ability to improvise in any situation and never ceased to seek self-improvement during every stage of life. In her later years she took up painting and discovered another amazing natural talent. She created many beautiful paintings that her family will always cherish. Though her heart was always in her home, she ultimately entered the professional world. True to form, RitaRae achieved great success and rose quickly in her industry. Eventually, she became National Communications Manager for Essilor of America, Varilux Division, a large multinational corporation, based in France. She racked up over a million frequent flyer miles on Delta Airlines alone, which was one of four airlines she used. Travelling all over the nation, she earned the respect and admiration of those she trained, as well as corporate management who never gave her anything but top marks. Upon her retirement, she was gratified by the outpouring of letters filled with expressions of respect that came from every corner of the company. Her example of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness was often mentioned, in addition to her impressive talent and impeccable professionalism. At her retirement party, she was introduced by the national president to the other executives as “an Icon of the Industry”. After raising her children, RitaRae found love again with Edward Arthur Elsberry. They were married on February 14, 1985 and then sealed for time and eternity in the Jordan River Temple. Ed brought with him 4 lovely children, whom RitaRae felt blessed to call her own. RitaRae was a faithful, lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a firm faith in Jesus Christ, to whom she steadfastly looked for salvation. In the final days of her life, as in her childhood, RitaRae was determined to join her family in eternity’s adventure. She looked to heaven with unwavering faith and great anticipation, eager to follow those loved ones who had gone before. With her joyful arrival, she once again completes her family that was formed on that farm in Oregon so many years ago. She is now at the side of her companion in love, Ed. Together. Forever. RitaRae leaves behind an indelible impression on her family and friends alike. She will be forever loved, never forgotten and sorely missed. Those she has left behind rejoice in her faithful life on this earth, and eternal life’s journey on which she has now triumphantly embarked. Until we meet again. RitaRae is survived by 10 of her 11 children: Wade Donovan (Valerie) Hall, Daniel Barker Hall, Randall Maurice Hall, Craig Campbell Hall, Mitchell Charles Hall and Phillip Truman (Iryna) Hall, Kenneth Allen (Deyanira) Elsberry, Kevin Edward (Inna) Elsberry, Shari Susan Pritchard, David Glenn (Georgina) Elsberry, 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her only daughter, Marcia Chandonia, her previous husband Maurice Barker Hall, her husband Edward Arthur Elsberry, and by her siblings Janet Emily Juncker, Arthur Roy Morin, Florence Elsie Rockwood, Ina Frances Castleberry, and by her devoted parents. Funeral services for RitaRae Elsberry will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:00 am, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12070 S Laurel Chase Drive, Riverton, UT 84065. Interment will follow at the Riverton Cemetery, 12765 S 1400 W, Riverton, UT 84065

RitaRae Elsberry

November 17, 1937 - July 11, 2023