Elizabeth J. (Skinner) Alsup -- Obituary Elizabeth J. Alsup, age 90, passed away February 13, 2022 in Nampa, Idaho of causes incident to age. She was born June 9, 1931, in Logan, Utah, the seventh of nine children of David S. and Lottie Williams Jones. Elizabeth (Betty) had two older sisters, who loved to dress her and curl her hair in ringlets like the famous child star Shirley Temple. She learned to sing and dance, and played the lead in her high school's production of Peg O' My Heart. Betty graduated from Logan High School in 1949, and married Ralph Skinner September 20 of that year in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Six of their nine children were born in Logan, Utah; the family moved to Boise, Idaho in January 1963, then built their dream house on a farm near Meridian in 1965. Three more children were born after the move to Idaho. Our mother was a talented seamstress, making beautiful clothes for her daughters, including several prom and wedding dresses. She also created stuffed animals and quilts, especially for her grandchildren. She enjoyed writing, took several creative writing classes while living in Meridian, and wrote beautiful poetry and family stories. She also performed dramatic readings over the years in various church and social settings. Elizabeth possessed a great love for fine literature, and some of her children's fondest memories are of her reading to them from great books, including Bible and Book of Mormon stories. Her children and grandchildren have fond memories of the special poems and stories she shared with them. Reading, writing, and constant learning gave her great joy throughout her life. She had a strong knowledge and testimony of the Gospel, and dedicated herself to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in every organization over the years. She loved serving as Gospel doctrine teacher for the opportunity it gave her to continue to learn and study the Gospel. She was an avid family historian, researching her Welsh ancestors and writing several of their life stories. She loves the Lord and has a very personal relationship with her Savior. Mom served a mission with her second husband, Uel Alsup, shortly after they were married May 16, 1992, in the Boise LDS Temple. They served in the Michigan Lansing Mission for 12 months, then returned to Idaho, eventually settling in Nampa until Uel passed away in Dec. 2010. They served for several years as ordinance workers in the Boise Temple. Survivors include seven children: Carol Christensen, Linda (Clair) Waite, Elaine (Craig) Taylor, Paul (Tammy), Jayne, Brian (Genia), and Eric; her brothers Bob and Ken Jones, 24 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, three brothers, her daughter Angela, her son Gordon, her husband Uel, son-in-law Max Christensen, grandson Alan Taylor, and great granddaughter Amanda Christensen. We love her so much and are grateful for the legacy of faith and perseverance she leaves for her posterity. We express heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful care Mom received from her hospice team and the loving, devoted staff at Park Place Assisted Living. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86593167404?pwd=bEhTeXl1eElGaVpFUTRkeWdJZ3o5UT09 Meeting ID: 865 9316 7404 Passcode: 333898
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