Mary Jeanne Elliott

Mary Jeanne Elliott was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, and passed in Boise, Idaho, from natural causes. She attended schools throughout the Magic Valley graduating from Castleford High School. Mary Jeanne was raised by mother, Jean (MacKay) Thompson, and grew up with her sisters and brother. She loved 4-H and Job’s Daughters and served as Honored Queen. She often spent time with her maternal grandparents who immigrated from Scotland. 

In 1960, Mary Jeanne became a banker in Filer, Idaho. Not long after arriving in Filer, she met a young man named Bill Elliott. It was love at first sight for him, but it took a bit of convincing for her. They eloped (to the dismay of their parents). Together, Bill and Mary Jeanne raised their children, Chris, Bob and Kathleen in the Magic Valley. She and Bill built their tree and custom farming businesses. Mary Jeanne began her banking career at Fidelity National Bank which later merged with Idaho First National Bank, WestOne and US Bank. She was one of the first women presented with the President’s Award and retired from banking after 37.5 years. 

Mary Jeanne, Bill and their family loved their community. Mary Jeanne served as Treasurer of the fundraising committee to build the Filer Swimming Pool. She served the Filer United Methodist Church as Treasurer and the United Methodist Women (UMW) by providing the Kiwanis luncheons as a community service and fundraiser. She later received the UMW service pin. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star and served on the Proxy Committee for the Filer Mutual Telephone Company/Truleap. She and Bill were twice named Grand Marshals for the annual parade.

Mary Jeanne and Bill led their family into many fun adventures. They played at the cabin at Boulder Creek and the cabin they built at Soldier Mountain and spent many weekends at a friend’s rustic ranch east of Jackpot. The Elliott family was always busy with work, school, sports, community service, church and simply having fun (nothing beat Sunday drives, water skiing, cross-country skiing and jumping into the Jeep for an ice cream cone run)! She was a Room Mother for her children’s classrooms and was always “on-call” for their activities.

Mary Jeanne was a terrific travel companion. With Bill, she toured the southwest, fed the elk in Jackson Hole and visited family from coast to coast. She loved traveling to Seattle and San Francisco and had great fun driving a MINI Cooper from Portland and a high-ranger from Indiana. For her 70th birthday, Mary Jeanne and her youngest daughter traveled through England and Scotland, met their extended family and stood on the water’s edge where her grandparents played as children. 

Our wonderful Mary Jeanne is survived by her children, Bob and Kathleen; in-laws, Michelle and Teresa; grandchildren, Stacia, Alex, Tasha, Parker and Preston and their families; sisters, Sally and Anni; nieces and nephews; and a circle of family and friends across Idaho and beyond. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill; daughter, Christine; parents, Jean (MacKay) Thompson and Woodrow Harvey; and brother, Don.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Twin Falls First United Methodist Church, 360 Shoshone Street North in Twin Falls.

Mary Jeanne was a genuinely kind and welcoming person who never wanted anyone to feel alone or excluded. Her smile was legendary and something for each of us to pass on. She would be honored by any kindness you extend to another or a memorial contribution to an organization of your choice.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Mary Jeanne’s memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com.