Near noon Saturday, July 14, 2012, Elaine lost her short battle with a fast-moving cancer. She was surrounded by her family. Elaine retired from the Federal Reserve Bank and later worked at various motels in the Helena area. Elaine’s true passions were children, pets and quilting and could be frequently found enjoying a laugh with her family.
Elaine was born Jan. 30, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, to Leo L. Hayes and Elsie G. (Todd) Hayes and was the middle child with two brothers, Carl F. and Jack L. Her father remarried, which brought another sister and four brothers.
Elaine lived in Florida, married Ron Mullikin and had a son, Harry Joe, in 1959. In 1964, she met Don Christianson, whom she married in February 1966. They had daughter, Twila Lyn (Black), and son, D.J.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Carl; and son, Harry Joe. She is survived by her husband, Don; daughter, Twila; and son, D.J. (Kelley); daughter-in-law, Connie Mullikin; brother-in-law, Richard; grandchildren, Dalton and Kelsey Black, Mandy (Keith) Allen and Angie Mullikin; great-grandchildren, Kody and Alex Williams, and Sebastian and Moira Kunz; nieces, Carla (Gary) Hirsbrunner, Dora Hayes; nephew, Mark (Beth) Hayes; and numerous other family and friends.
Cremation has already taken place and no services will be held. A celebration of Elaine’s life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18. Call 227-2228 for time and directions.
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