Logan, Utah: Emily Elder Barrus passed away Monday evening December 27, 2004 due to a car accident. She will be sorely missed by all her friends and family. Emily was the bright side in so many of our lives.

Emily was born May 18, 1978 in Logan, UT to Reed and Valerie Elder. Emily grew up in a great neighborhood in Hyde Park, UT, and attended schools in the Cache County. She graduated from Sky View High School in 1996 were she participated on the swim team. She continued her education at Utah State University and graduated in 1999 with a degree in Family Human Development with and emphasis in early childhood development.

She worked for a few years managing some of the children's labs at USU. Finally her father lured her to work for him full time at Cache Honda Yamaha where Emily was his right hand man (woman). Her dream though was to open a pre school someday, Emily loved children.

Emily married Darcey Grant Barrus Feb, 14, 2001 in the Bountiful Temple; they have been married for almost four years and were expecting their first child, a girl, in March.

Emily was a big strength to our families. She was always helping others out with a smile on her face.

Emily was met on the other side by her Grandmothers, Mary Demonja and Ilene Elder. Grandfathers-in-law Glen Rich and Grant Barrus and also brothers-in-law; Tony and Kenny Barrus.

Emily leaves behind her faithful and loving husband Darcey who was always there for her. Her parents; Reed and Valerie Elder (Hyde Park), siblings Benjee Elder (Atlanta GA), Melanie and Gerardo Zurita (Santiago Chile) Kassey and James Nell (Hyde Park), Lindsey and Wesley Elder (Hyde Park). Parents in laws; Mark and Linda Barrus (Afton Wyoming), siblings, Stacey and Manu Barrus (Provo UT) Brittany and Kimalee Barrus (Afton, WY).

Funeral services will be conducted by Bishop Boyd Rowley on Thursday December 30, 2004 at the Cliffside LDS church on 1350 Eastridge Dr, Logan, UT. A viewing will be held Wednesday December 29, 2004 at the Allen-Cranney Mortuary, 420 E 1800 N, North Logan, UT from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and at the Church on Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at the Hyde Park Cemetery.