Elsa Mae Reynolds, 78, of Greeley, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Bonell Good Samaritan Center. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 30, 1940 to Dr. Collins and Dr. Mathilde (Krenz) Veatch. She was baptized as an infant in Chicago, Illinois.

Elsa Mae attended school in Morgantown, West Virginia. She received her B.S. and M.S in Home Economics at West Virginia University. On June 9, 1963, she married Robert L. Reynolds in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Elsa Mae had a priority to serve the Lord, family, friends, and herself, in that order. She served God in all priorities. At Immanuel Lutheran Church, she had many leadership positions including the Lutheran Church Women (LCW), church choir, Evangelism and Stewardship committee, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher and Church Women United Leader.

At Trinity Lutheran Church, she was an active member and officer of the Lutheran Church Missionary League (LWML). She served on the Stewardship Committee.

Elsa Mae was a Girl Scout/Brownie Leader. She was a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and a member of the Swedish Heritage Society. She was a member of the Weld County Cattle Women and a Master Farm Homemaker Guild Member. This Guild recognized her for outstanding contribution to rural life. She was a farmer in addition to being a home maker.

Survivors include her husband, Robert L. Reynolds, sons, Brian (Michele) Reynolds, and retired Lt. Col. Daniel (Chong Sun) Reynolds, a daughter, Dr. Sarah (Kent) Mills, grandchildren, Justin, Jason (Valen), Joshua, and Luke Reynolds, and Kevin and Kyle Mills, 4 great grandchildren, and a brother, Paul (Priscilla) Veatch.

A celebration of Elsa Mae’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 3000 35th Avenue in Greeley. Inurnment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Church, the Trinity Lutheran School or Pathways Hospice in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, CO 80620.

An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.moserfuneralservice.com.