Elma Mae Wolfley Corsi

OBITUARY: ELMA MAE WOLFLEY CORSI

Elma Mae Wolfley Corsi, beautiful and beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the age of 81 in Logan, Utah.
Elma Wolfley Corsi was born May 10th 1926 at the old homestead home in Etna Wyoming to Fred and Elena Ames Wolfley. She was the last child of nine children, six brothers and two sisters. Elma was seven years old when her Mother died of a heart attack at a dance in Etna. The next several years she stayed with her married brothers and sister to attend school. Part of the time she stayed at home with her Dad.
On July 13th 1944 Elma married her sweetheart and eternal companion Don Corsi in the Logan Temple. They lived in San Diego California the first two years of their marriage while Don was stationed there serving in the Navy. They returned to Star Valley, Wyoming, bought a farm and raised their three children, Kelly, Tamra, and Melanie. In 2001 Elma and Don sold their ranch and moved to Smithfield, Utah.
Elma was an accomplished seamstress and quilter. She spent many loving hours with her sisters, sisters-in-law, mother-in-law, and friends making beautiful quilts. She loved the history of Star Valley and especially her home town Etna. She wrote and compiled a book "The Hills of Home". Elma was a good cook and baker, and was well known for her delicious cinnamon rolls.
An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints she spent her life serving others. She served as Relief Society President, Young Woman President, primary teacher, and a teacher in all of the organizations. Elma also served with Don as a missionary leader, and they worked several years in the Idaho Falls Temple.
Elma was blessed with a kind and generous personality. She was always taking a pot of chicken noodle soup to someone in need. She loved her family more than anything, and she provided a loving home. She will be missed by many.
Elma is survived by her husband Don Corsi of Smithfield Utah, son, Kelly Corsi (Chris Gonzales), of Sandy, Utah, two daughters, Tamra Arnell (Roger) of South Jordan Utah, Melanie Sue Rock (Jeff) of Smithfield, Utah, one brother Clyde Wolfley (Alta Luthi) of Etna Wyoming, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Elma Corsi was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Elena Wolfley, five brothers, Earl, Delbert, Theone, Ray, and Larry, two sisters, Clara Robinson and Anne Gardner, and a stillborn son.
A viewing will be held in the Allen Mortuary of North Logan, 400 East 1800 North on Friday February 29th from 6-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the Etna Ward Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 1st with a viewing from 12:00-12:45. Interment will be in the Amesville Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
The family would like to thank the Sunshine Terrace Adult Day Center staff and Sunshine Terrace for the kindness shown to Elma during her stay with them. A very special thank you to IHC Hospice; especially Anna Trappett for the help, comfort, and love that has been given not only to our mother/wife but also to the family. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Elma's name to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation.