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Elaine Gertrude Eaquinta
Apr 18, 1917 - Oct 20, 2007 Age: 90
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About Elaine Eaquinta
ST. GEORGE - Elaine "Scooter" Eaquinta, as she was known in St. George, age 90, passed away on Oct. 20, 2007. She was born April 18, 1917 in Missoula, Mont., to George and Gertrude Smith Heck. At a young age, she moved to Soldier Summit with her family. She graduated from Carbon High School, where she played the clarinet in the marching band which traveled to Chicago, Ill., to perform at the World's Fair. She met and married the ruggedly handsome Joe Eaquinta on April 22, 1939 in Helper. He died Feb. 28, 1973. They ran the family-owned LaSalle Hotel in Helper, which is now a historical landmark. She taught dance for over 40 years, both in Carbon County and Las Vegas, Nev., where she lived and raised her family. She was an avid fisherman and loved to travel. Elaine never met a stranger. She was loved by all and will truly be missed. She is survived by her daughter Karen (Bill) Sharkey; granddaughters, Keeper Sharkey and Logan Eaquinta; and her daughter-in-law, Korla Eaquinta. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Gertrude Heck; husband, Joe Eaquinta; and children, Joey and John Eaquinta. Funeral service Saturday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 E. Main Street, Price.Family will be at Mitchell's one hour prior to services. Interment Price City Cemetery, Price. A celebration of life will be Tuesday, Nov. 6, 3 p.m., at the St. George Care Center, 1032 East 100 South. -Sun Advocate, Oct. 30, 2007
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04-18-1917
United States of America
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10-20-2007
Washington County
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