Elayne Tamblyn Obituary

Elayne passed from this world into the loving embrace of Jesus Christ, and her family members who preceded her in death. She chose sunset on a beautiful Fall day as a time to move on, as God's splendor draped the Earth in the colors and beauty only He could provide.

Elayne was surrounded by her loving family as she began her new journey. She lived in Rochelle Illinois for the past 2 years near her youngest daughter and enjoyed her independence until the end.

Elayne was born June 17, 1927 to John Smith and Amelia (Halle) in McKeesport PA. She grew up in the same area and married her sweetheart Melvin Tamblyn on April 27th 1946 in Allegheny PA. Mel was a military man and they lived in cities throughout the US and Europe before finally settling in Colorado Springs Colorado in 1960. She later attained a Masters Degreee in Psychology and retired from Womens Resource Agency in Colorado Springs.



Elayne was a woman of God and played the organ for Temple Baptist Church in Colorado Springs for many years. She also belonged to the prayer chain and served in the Stephens Ministry at 1st Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs. Along with playing the organ for church she also taught Sunday school, gave piano lessons and led many bible studies throughout the years. She also enjoyed square dancing and travel later on in life. She loved baseball and cheering the Denver Bronco's on to victory.

She was preceded in death by her husband Mel, infant son Gary John, and adult son Daniel Lamar,

She is survived by her children: Melva Chromik, Sheri Warren (Hal) and Mark Tamblyn as well as 10 grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren.



A funeral service will be held at 1PM, Friday December 2, 2016 at 1st Presbyterian Church, with final resting place at Fairview Cemetery in Colorado Springs.

Elayne will be greatly missed by her family and friends.