Juanita Elkinton Otero passed away April 16, 2010.

She was born on October 20, 1933 to Bill & Bessie Elkinton, in Osawatomie. Juanita attended Osawatomie schools & graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1951.

Juanita moved to California soon after graduating.

She is survived by 3 sons, Kenny, Kevin & Kirk & 6 grandchildren, all of Oregon & Colorado, and sister, Jean Brown of Alaska.

She was preceeded in death by parents, brothers Edd & Bill Elkinton & sister Elaine Page.