With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Elpha Scott on April 27, 2024. After gifting us with ninety-five years of her unwavering love and compassion, she left us content and without pain. Elpha is survived by her son George; daughter in law Marg Tipton, grandchildren David Scott (Bonita Whitford), Susan Etcheverry (Geoff), and Nicholas Scott (Cheeto, Cracker); great-grandchildren Mya, Weston, Harrison, and Sullivan; cousins; and friend Linda Elmer. She was predeceased by her father Elmer Woodyard, her mother Irene Woodyard, and her brother Thornton Woodyard.

Elpha was born on a farm near Wilkie, SK on March 7th, 1929. She spent her childhood growing up on a farm with her brother Thornton. Elpha was proud to have served in the Canadian Air Force as a clerk in her early 20s, until she moved to the Battlefords in 1954. Elpha was a dedicated and loving mother to her son George, whom she gave birth to in 1956. She went on to work at Woolco for 20 years in the fabric department and retired at 63.

Elpha was talented at knitting, crocheting, and sewing, and enjoyed this passion as part of the Battleford Quilters club for many years. She served as a member of the Battlefords Legion, Women’s Auxiliary and the Hillcrest Seniors Club.

Throughout her life, Elpha quietly demonstrated the qualities of a loving mother and a caring friend. She was a beacon of kindness, strength, patience, and intellect. Her ability to accurately recall past events, and which years they occurred, and which people were involved, even as she aged into her nineties, never ceased to amaze us. This shows what she valued in life: the experiences she shared with the people she loved. She always managed to see the good in people. During her time at River Heights Lodge, she was dubbed “Precious” by her friend Linda. We cannot think of a more perfect way to describe her.

While we are sad to see our Precious Elpha go, we are also grateful for ninety-five years of her love. She will live on through the principles that she taught us, and that we are now teaching our children. If your path crossed with Elpha’s, know that she cherished those moments, and held those memories close to her final days.

Interment to follow at a later date. The family extends a thank you to everyone who offered their condolences.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Elle Dell Funeral Director.

• Date : 2024-05-13
• Location : North Battleford, SK