Elita J. Haugen

Elita Haugen, 87, of Missoula passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2019 at home.
She was born in Plentywood to Adry and Violet Nelson. She lived with her family on a farm in Sheridan County, and graduated from Plentywood High School in 1949.
She was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Habitat for Humanity, and Sons of Norway.
She Enjoyed traveling, gardening, golf, and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and her daughter, JoAnn Haugen.
Survivors include her sister, Evelyn White of Stevensville; two daughters, Denise Trainer of Missoula, and Mary (Jim) Mitchell of Oregon. She also had two grandchildren; Tor Anderson (Mandee) and Courtney Mitchell, eight great-grandchildren, and one great great-granddaughter, as well as many nieces and nephews.