1942~2020

Elmo Lovell Winward, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, Utah, passed away July 13, 2020, at Timpanogos Regional Hospital in Orem, Utah.

Born July 5, 1942, to Peter LeeRoy and Mildred Densley Winward in Salt Lake City, Utah, Elmo graduated from Bingham High School in 1960. He worked with the 4-H and FFA programs until his sons graduated from high school.

He participated in rodeos for 13 years riding saddle broncs and bulls. He retired from Utah County as a heavy machine operator after 30 years.

Elmo and JoAnn’s family came together in January of 1978 and Elmo and JoAnn were sealed on June 6, 2002, in the Manti LDS Temple. Elmo and JoAnn were Santa’s helpers for 30 years. That gave them much enjoyment.

They were ward missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 13 years. Elmo would take the clients to Matter, to the 12-Step programs, and to church during those years. It was very satisfying for him. He loved his calling.

He loved farming and ran two farms in Mt. Pleasant until recently.

Elmo is survived by his wife, JoAnn Sena Carlson Lea; and children: Frank E. (Ramon Gomez) Winward, Shannon G. Winward, Shane L. Winward, Blaine (Janice) Bowers and Cherryl B. (Don) Golding. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Pauline Bowers Smith; siblings Dean, Valoy, Gail, Grant, Donna, Donald and Frank; and a baby boy, Winward.

A graveside funeral will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020, at 11 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. Viewings will be held Friday, July 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 25, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services, both at Rasmussen Mortuary, 96 N. 100 West, Mt. Pleasant, Utah, followed by a horse-drawn carriage ride to the cemetery. The family is requesting that you please wear a mask.

Online condolences may be offered at rasmussenmortuary.com.