- Date Of Birth: November 7, 1935
- Date Of Death: January 30, 2020
- State: New Mexico
Elaine Mary (Keenan) Rostron was a beloved mother of 3, a wife of 62 years, and a grandmother of 7. She was devoted to her family, a loyal friend, and a faithful Christian. Elaine was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at the age of 84. Born in Ridley Park, PA, Elaine was a resident of Delaware County, PA for half her life, and of Cypress, TX for the remainder.
Elaine was born on November 7, 1935 and despite the challenging times of that era spoke at length about her happy times with family surrounded by many cousins, aunts and uncles and trips to the lake. Elaine was the first in her family to graduate from high school. She graduated from Eddystone High School where she showed her spirit as a majorette and was nominated to the football homecoming court. Elaine was voted best dressed her senior year and enjoyed attending football and basketball games, school dances and going to movies, especially the musicals.
As “MomMom,” Elaine was a willing and eager babysitter for her grandchildren. As they grew, she regularly attended their sporting events, graduations, and capturing endless hours of video and pictures for the family. She enjoyed athletics, including playing golf and running, and could be found each morning completing her self developed weight and exercise routine. Elaine brought her infectious smile, warm personality, and wit to every occasion. Elaine made many sacrifices in her life; always putting her family first. She was a devoted caregiver to her husband in his final years.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Elizabeth Keenan; her brothers Bob, Owen, Jack, and Bill Keenan; and, in September 2019, by her loving husband Ed. She is survived by her sister Deloris Hanley of Upland, PA; her daughter Kim Leifeste and husband Gordon of Albuquerque, NM and their children Lauren and Michael Leifeste; her son Ken Rostron and wife Jean of Llano, TX and their children Kelsey Horne and husband Ben and Allie Wenberg and husband Joey; her son David Rostron and wife Teri of Cypress, TX and their children Lindsay, Sarah and Dylan Rostron.
The family is grateful for the kind staff at BeeHive Homes of New Mexico for providing Elaine with laughter and superb care in her final months.
