Elaine Hughes - age: 91
(December 19, 1918 to September 07, 2010
)
Resident of
Ukiah, California
Obituary:
Elaine Hughes passed away on September 7, 2010, in Ukiah, CA, leaving behind descending family and joining preceding family in eternity. Cheryl Locatelli, her daughter, was present at passing. She was preceded in death by her husband Allen who passed on December 6, 2000 at the age of 90. Elaine leaves her son Richard Hughes and wife Virginia, of Fairbanks, Alaska; daughters Donna Hire and husband, Boyd, of Hobbs, NM; Patty Helberg and husband Jon, of Collinsville, OK; Cheryl Locatelli and husband Ron, of Redwood Valley, CA; and 8 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 16 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by 3 sisters and 1 brother.
Elaine was born in Oakland, California on December 19, 1918 to Joseph and Marquette Terk. She moved to Potter Valley, CA to join her husband, Allen, in 1937 on the Hughes ranch, 14540 Power House Road, where she spent the most productive years of her life. Upon the death of her husband, Allen, she moved to Ukiah where she spent her remaining years.
Elaine was very active in the Potter Valley PTA during her children's school years and ascended to President of that District. She enjoyed dancing, reading, grandchildren, and the Eel River outings at the Billy Dam swimming hole. She is best known for her honest and forthright analysis and description of modern challenges.
A memorial service will be held at the Potter Valley cemetery on Friday 9/10/10 at 4:00 p.m. Donations can be made to Phoenix Hospice, 100 San Hedrin, Willits, CA 95490.