Elaine Beveridge Larson, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at her home in Neola, Utah, according to a report published October 20.
Born on June 12, 1949, in American Fork, Utah, Larson was the daughter of LaMar and LaTella Beveridge. She grew up on a small farm and orchard in Pleasant Grove, Utah, alongside her brother and three sisters.
Larson earned a degree in Early Childhood Development from Brigham Young University in 1970, followed by a master's degree from the University of Utah in 1971 and a Doctor of Education degree.
Her professional career included 10 years as an elementary school teacher, a 10-year period teaching preschool from her home, and an additional 20 years teaching elementary school before her retirement. She was known for her deep love of reading and her dedication to her students.
Larson was married to Val Larson for over 51 years; the couple was sealed in the Provo Utah Temple on March 27, 1975. They raised five children in Neola, Utah.
She is survived by her husband, Val Larson; children Drew Larson of Neola, Utah; Curtis (Taylor) Larson of Henderson, Nevada; Courtney (Joe) Meeks of Roosevelt, Utah; Ashlee (Blake) Winn of Roosevelt, Utah; daughter-in-law Renee Larson of Union, Kentucky; sisters Joyce and Donna; and 15 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, LaMar and Latella Beveridge; her son, Wayne; her parents-in-law, John and Norma Larson; her sister, Irene; her brother, Ken; and a niece and three nephews.
A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Larson served in various callings, including the Primary, Relief Society, and as a Sunday School teacher. For 15 years, she and Val served together as ordinance workers in the Vernal Utah Temple.
Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 2000 W 9000 N, Neola, UT 84053. Burial will take place in the Neola Cemetery.
Previously scheduled viewings include a session at Hullinger Mortuary, 457 East 300 North, Roosevelt, UT 84066, on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and a morning viewing at the Neola Chapel on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
