Ella Elizabeth Eaves

Ella Elizabeth Eaves, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away February 17, 2016 at home in West Jordan. She was born on March 17, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan to Clarence and Lola McRoberts. Ella lived much of her life in Missouri. She met her husband, James Edward Eaves, in St. Louis, where they were married on August 31, 1940. They lived there until his retirement in 1982, when they moved to a rural area outside of Farmington, Missouri. She resided there until 1999. After the passing of her husband, she moved to West Jordan, Utah to live with her daughter and family. Ella had a sweet demeanor but was an iron rod of strength and righteousness. She was an obedient daughter of God and a lady. Ella and Jimmy were converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by missionaries coming to their home in St. Louis in 1959. They and their daughter Pamela were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity on June 14, 1962. She served faithfully as a Primary teacher, Primary and Sunday School Secretary, Relief Society Homemaking Counselor, and Visiting Teacher. Growing up during the Depression in a family of nine children, she learned many lessons of life that have helped her to endure her trials with quiet grace, such as patience, sacrifice and tenacity. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life—time with family and friends, serving at church, cooking delicious meals and baking, developing her many needlework talents, writing letters and keeping many journals. She would always remember to send cards and letters on special occasions to many of her family and friends throughout the years. Ella was wisely frugal in her stewardship of material things, and abundantly generous with her time, talents and love. She believed in doing any task as perfectly as possible. She loved to sew, quilt, crochet, embroider and learned to tat in her later years. She was a patient teacher to anyone that wanted to learn one of her many skills. Her gifts to others were mostly handmade items. When her health declined she became an avid reader and liked to do crossword puzzles. Survived by her daughter Pamela Carter (Danny); Grandchildren Clint Carter, Amanda Lee, Michael Carter (Sara), Ian Carter (Jill) and Kade Carter (KayDee); Great-Grandchildren Ben, Liam, Max, Violet, Ella, Jon, and Owen; Brother Henry (Hank) McRoberts and Sister Ethel Jarosik (Sonny), sister-in-law Katherine and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: husband, parents, siblings and their spouses Gardner (Virginia), Jack (Belle), Randy (Mary), Tom (Kay), Gertrude (Jim), and Rod. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 22 at 11 a.m. at the Jordan Oaks 5th Ward located at3790 West 9380 South in West Jordan, Utah. There will be a viewing on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the same location. Ella will be laid to rest in West Jordan Cemetery on 1300 West 7800 South in West Jordan, Utah. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com.

Ella Elizabeth Eaves

March 17, 1921 - February 17, 2016