Michael Bartlett Elzey

August 9, 1939 - April 22, 2020

Michael B. Elzey, 80, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2020 at his home in American Fork, UT, surrounded by members of his family. Mike was born on August 9, 1939, in Parkersburg, WV to Robert Edgar Elzey and Laura Jane Bartlett, being their only child. Mike’s family moved to Phoenix, AZ, where he graduated from Phoenix Union High School. Mike’s great loves were his devoted wife, Loretta Jean Ormiston (his high school sweetheart), his large family, the aerospace industry, and his active participation in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in positions with the Boy Scouts of America for 53 years. After Mike graduated from the University of Arizona, he continued with graduate studies at the University of Washington. Mike was employed as an engineer for Boeing in the Seattle-area for 41 years, guiding aircraft design using wind-tunnel testing. Mike and Jean raised their eight children in Bellevue, WA, eventually moving to Utah after retirement to be closer to family. In his later years, Mike enjoyed family events, stamp-collecting, and reading. Mike is survived by his wife, Jean, his children, Lee Anne Hiatt (Randy), Lynnea Kartchner (Roger), Rob (Lee Ann), Jim (Cori), David, Kevin (Lisa), Jon (Christine), Betsy, and their many grandchildren and great-grandchildren (totaling over 100 family members!). We love you “Papa”!