Elda Elizabeth Stoller Jorgensen

Elda Elizabeth Stoller Jorgensen passed away in Logan Utah, on April 10, 2011, at the age of 93, from TMB too many birthdays. She was born on Aug. 3, 1917 in Scotland, So. Dakota. She was the first of four daughters born to John F. W. and Madge Lane Stoller. She spent her youth in Leola, So. Dakota, and graduated from Leola High School. She also got a three year college degree there and completed her Bachelor's degree at USU. In 1943 the family moved to Brigham City, Utah. She met Max Jorgensen in 1945, from the time they met he called her Stosh, and she was called Stosh by all her friends from then on. They were married on May 11, 1946, their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on June 28, 1997. Max had been in the Air Force and was called back during the Korean War. They lived in Spokane, Washington; Fairbanks, Alaska; and Roswell, New Mexico, after which he retired from the service and they moved to Logan, Utah where they lived the remainder of their lives. They had four children. Judy, Mike, Jeff, and David. Mom loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than anything. Music was a very important part of her life. She taught music as well as elementary school for many years. She also saw to it that all her children had piano lessons. She played the piano by ear and was amazing. People loved to sing along as she played. Elda was a very optimistic person. She always saw the good in people and all situations. Even in the last years of her life, though she struggled with health problems, she was always kind and pleasant. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to have fun. She had many good friends because of it. She was an excellent cook and homemaker, she loved to do needlepoint and crocheting. She made all of her children afghans and all the grandchildren got afghans when they got married. She was an active member of the LDS Church, serving as chorister, organist, and pianist, also visiting teacher. She is survived by her children, Judy Lane Jorgensen Hansen Marvin, Michael John Jorgensen, Elaine, Jeffrey Max Jorgensen Bonnie and David Andrew Jorgensen Kristine; nineteen grandchildren and thirty-six great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and two sisters, Nancy Jane Bales and Ruth Elmer. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Max, and sister Doris Jean Hess. The family wants to give a special thanks to the staff of Terrace Grove Assisted Living for their loving care and friendship. Also thanks to Access Hospice, Diane Crockett, for her knowledge and compassion. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 15, 2011, at noon, at the Nelson Funeral Home at 162 East 400 North, Logan. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Hyrum Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at nelsonfuneralhome.com