Elva Ann Thornton died May 7, 2006 in Bountiful, Utah, after a life of joyous service to others. She was born the oldest of eight children on August 15, 1916, to George Dunn and Elva Thomas Thornton in Preston, Idaho.

She graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelors degree in Education and Masters degree in Social Work. She worked for Utah State Department of Employment Security for 35 years until retirement.

Ann was an active member of the LDS Church. She was an Ordinance Worker in the Salt Lake Temple. She served a full time mission in Tampa, Florida and a part time mission in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. She served in many stake and ward callings. She focused her life on spirituality and in helping others better themselves.

Surviving are her loving sisters, Grace Thornton and Lorraine (Alva) Young, Bountiful; Mary McKinlay, Ogden; and sister-in-law Audrey Thornton of Washington, Utah. Preceding her in death were her parents; three brothers Howard, George Thomas, and Preston T. Thornton and sister Norma Enez Thornton. Ann was loved by her nieces and nephews and their children. She helped them all through the years giving much support for missions, educations and weddings.

Funeral services will be at 12 PM on Saturday, May 13, 2006 in the North Logan First Ward Chapel, 1105 East 2100 North, North Logan, Utah. Friends may call at the church prior to services from 10:00 to 11:45 AM.Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.