Blaine R Elmer

Blaine R Elmer, 90, was born to Raymond & Zelda Prescott Elmer on June 17, 1933, in a ranch home of his Prescott grandparents in Hayden, Duchesne County, Utah. The 1st of 5 children, the only son, 4 sisters followed. Betty 1936 (Ernie Butters), Leah 1938 (Dale Rands), Keitha 1940 (Grant Geilman), and Elaine 1941 (Jay Kendell). 

He and his siblings walked a minimum of 1/4 mile to catch the school bus to Ballard Elementary during the school year, and when it snowed, the trek to the highway was at least 1/2 mile. Blaine graduated from Altera High School in 1951. He was a Freshman at Weber Junior College in 1952, then joined the Air Force rather than be drafted. Stationed in the Philippines with tasks involving radar. 

Upon completing his years in the Air Force, he met the love of his life, Reanon Todd, in Washington DC 1957, and married her in the Manti, Utah temple, on October 1st, of that same year. 

Reanon and Blaine have 7 children. Mark T. Elmer 1959 (Annette), Karanell 1965 (Todd Rodgers), Elizabeth Elmer 1968 (fiance Dennis Champagne), Janalaine Elmer 1969, Ray David 1971 (Cherice) Heilesen, Nathan Jay Elmer 1973, Benjamin R. Elmer 1975 (Sarah).

Blaine is preceded in death by his wife Reanon 2021, daughter Janalaine 1970, son Benjamin 2015, parents Raymond 1983 and Zelda 2003, sisters Betty, Elaine, and Leah, and granddaughter Jon Beth Elmer.

He is survived by his sister Keitha, 5 children, 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. 

Dad was an avid and voracious reader, he shared books with so many of us.  He worked far more than the average 2,000 hrs in a year and was forced to retire from the SLC Library System at the young age of 89. Loved gardening, and taught all of his offspring to can, preserve, and be prepared for "what if".  Devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and filled many callings including a senior mission with his wife Reanon in Indiana.

Services will be held Wed. July 26, 2023. Handshakes and hugs 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM. Chapel 10:00 AM Russon Brothers 295 North Main St. Bountiful Utah, 84010.  

Services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary & Crematory Facebook page and on this obituary page.  The live stream will begin about 10-15 minutes prior to the service and will be posted below.

Immediately after chapel services at Russon Brothers will be the placement of ashes at the plot and dedication of the ground. No other services. Attendance is not necessary. Camp Williams 17111 South Redwood Rd. Bluffdale UT. 84065

The family would like to express sincere thanks and gratitude to Elizabeth Elmer and her fiance Dennis Champagne for many caring years for Reanon and Blaine. Also, many thanks to many 12th ward members of Woods Cross, Utah. 

Dad finally took a day off.

Popcorn anyone?

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to:  the American Cancer Society and/or the American Heart Association.