Elsie Verna Teninty peacefully passed away at home in Payson, Utah, on October 13, 2026, surrounded by love.

Elsie was born on February 2, 1937, in Council, Idaho, to Vernie and Ruth Morris. One of six children, Elsie grew up with family at the center of her life, a value she carried with her throughout the years.

Elsie graduated from Del Norte High School in Crescent City, California. On June 4, 1955, she married the love of her life, David K. Teninty, in Crescent City. Together, they shared a lifetime of love and cherished memories. Their enduring bond was a beautiful testament to the commitment and companionship they shared.

For more than 20 years, Elsie worked as a lunch lady within the school district, helping nourish generations of students. Through her years of service, she made a meaningful contribution to her community.

Elsie was a woman of many talents and interests. She enjoyed cake decorating, scrapbooking, painting, crocheting, traveling, and volunteering. She found happiness in creating beautiful things, exploring new places, and giving her time to others. Her creativity and generous spirit were reflected in the many ways she shared her talents and touched the lives of those around her.

Above all, Elsie's favorite hobby was taking care of her sweetheart, David. After 71 years of love and devotion, he remained the center of her world. She expressed her love through the everyday acts of caring, thoughtfulness, and companionship that made their life together so special. Their love was not simply something they shared; it was something they lived every day.

Elsie is survived by her beloved husband, David K. Teninty, children, Betty (Randall) Argyle, John Teninty, Dennis Teninty, and Linda (Rusty) Farris, and three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Margery Thompson of Starbuck, Washington, and Rosemary Lindor of Oregon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernie and Ruth Morris, her brother Richard Morris, and her sisters, Mildred Knapp and Emma Smith.

Elsie's greatest accomplishments were not measured in years of work or the things she created, but in the lives she touched, the family she nurtured, and the love she gave so freely.