Elaine M Loan, age 77, long time resident of Port Orchard, WA passed away suddenly on July 3, 2018 and is now at home with Our Lord. Elaine was born February 5, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN, the oldest of 5 children to Lloyd and Gladys Roseland.

Elaine is survived by her 4 children – Frank Price of Mountlake Terrace, Connie Tolan of East Wenatchee, Scott and wife Christy Campbell of Longmont, CO and Christian Campbell of Port Orchard, 3 grandchildren – Christa and Nicole Tolan of East Wenatchee and Jason Price of Friday Harbor, WA, 3 great granddaughters – Kaylee and Jocelynn McKinney and Serinity Arthur as well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. She is also survived by 2 of her 4 siblings – Gale Louch of Bremerton and Randi Gusa of Renton.

Elaine graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1959. She was Homecoming Queen and voted “prettiest” by her class. She continued to be involved with her classmates by working on the reunion committee and maintaining her most cherished friendships.

Elaine was retired after a long career as an LPO in the mortgage industry. She enjoyed listening to jazz music, playing cards with friends, vacations in Mexico, crafting and spending time with family. She loved Jesus and read her bible daily. She never had an unkind word and was always full of warm hugs. She lived simply and loved well. She was the relative who remembered everyone’s birthday, she sent hand-written Thank You notes for every kindness received, she always cooked for an army and everyone was always welcome. She never allowed a friend or a friend of a friend to be alone on a holiday; her motto was always “the more the merrier!”. Elaine had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way.

There will be a celebration of life on August 3rd at First Lutheran church at 2483 Mitchell Rd in Port Orchard @ 1pm. Following the memorial at First Lutheran, there will be a brief inurnment at Sunset Lane Memorial, 1151 Mitchell Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366.

And finally, her family hopes that all will join them at the Fraternal Order of Eagles (4001 Jackson Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366) for a true celebration of Elaine.

Gone But Not Forgotten

A precious one from us has gone,

A voice we loved has stilled;

A place is vacant in our home,

Which never can be filled.

God in His wisdom has recalled,

The boon his love has given,

And though the body slumbers here,

Her soul is safe in Heaven.