Another Angel in Heaven

Ellen Strand Roholt

July 31, 1945  ~  January 10, 2012

Ellen Strand Roholt, age 66, passed away January 10, 2012 in Hinckley, Utah. Ellen was born in Drammen, Norway to Knut and Aase Strand. She came to Salt Lake City, Utah at age 2, when her family left Norway to join other family members. Ellen was an excellent student in school and carried a near perfect grade point for her entire school years. She then went on passing many different college classes and specialized courses for her career.

She was married to Reed B. Roholt on September 16, 1967 in Elko, Nevada where they eloped. On June 30, 2000, she and her husband were married for time and eternity in the Manti LDS Temple.

Ellen worked for the State of Utah in several positions. All were in helping other people get jobs, education, and benefits from being deserted by their spouse. She helped others on and off the job and was never too busy to help someone in need.

Ellen had a talent for writing, art and music. She sang at many weddings and funerals and performed in several plays. She ran her own rutabaga-gram business and brought laughter to many birthday parties. Ellen was a lover of animals and had horses and dogs throughout her life. She was a member of the Silver Spurs and traveled to many rodeos throughout her youth. Ellen was a member of the LDS church; and after going through the temple, she and her husband taught a class for those who wanted to get back to church.

The greatest joy came to Ellen from her family. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and bragged about them always. She is survived by her husband: Reed B. Roholt, Hinckley; mother: Aase Strand, Salt Lake City; daughters: Starlyn Roholt, Provo; Robyn (Steve) Sciuto, Salt Lake City; son: Shane (Jannette) Roholt, Logan; daughter: Kodi Schoppmann, Cedar City; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday January 16, at 11 AM in the Hinckley LDS Ward Chapel,

188 North Main St.

Viewings will be held Sunday evening, 7-8 PM, at Nickle Mortuary,

190 S. Center St

, Delta; and Monday morning at the church, 9:30-10:40 AM. Burial will be in the Hinckley Cemetery.

This is my cousin Ellen, the oldest of Uncle Knut's daughters, and the first of the Strand cousins to pass from this life. 

The obituary posted by the funeral home (above) doesn't mention her sisters: Inger, Colleen and Jane, nieces and nephews, and cousins, who also loved her and will miss her.

Ellen had a larger than life personality and was so fun to be around.  She was blessed with many talents and was never shy about sharing them with others.  She was a joy to all those who knew her.

She will be sorely missed.