Elaine Gray, 99, of Stanley, North Dakota passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at the Mountrail County Bethel Home in Stanley, North Dakota.

Elaine was born September 15, 1923, in Blaisdell, to Alvin and Edna Noss. She graduated from Stanley High School in 1941 and attended Minot Teachers College where she received her teaching degree.

On September 5, 1946, Elaine married Jim Gray in Stanley where they lived and raised their 4 children. They were married 66 years before Jim’s death at the age of 92.

Elaine was an accomplished pianist and organist. She played the organ for Mass at the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church for many years and also played for many weddings and funerals. She loved playing cards, especially Bridge, and belonged to many Bridge Clubs throughout the years. She was an active member of McDowell Music Club for 50 years and belonged to the Homemaker’s Club. She was an avid reader and loved taking care of her family.

In their retirement, Jim and Elaine spent many winters in Arizona, California and Texas.

They loved to watch their children and grandchildren play sports. Even after all their grandchildren were finished playing, they continued to be enthusiastic supporters of all SHS sports teams. They traveled many miles to support the various athletic teams.

Elaine is survived by her daughters, Kathie (Bill) Everett of Point Venture, TX and Joan (Daryl) Drader of Rochester, NY; sons, Bryan Gray and Marshall (Jennine) Gray both of Stanley, ND; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim; her brothers, Darrell and Jim; and her daughter-in-law, Claudia Gray.