Mary Elisa Randall Riding, 83, of Lehi, Utah, passed away on March 18, 2026. She was born on August 3, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She graduated from Cedar City High School and Seminary in 1960 and earned a degree in Home Economics from SUU.
In her youth, Elisa participated in marching and concert bands. She had a passion for gardening, quilting, and other artistic mediums. She loved reading and enjoyed listening to or performing music. She spent much of her time with her family and grandchildren, and she cared very deeply about those she held close to her.
She worked as a seamstress for Sundance Catalog and as an Occupational Therapist at Dan W. Peterson School.
Elisa was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many callings throughout her life and frequently participated in temple services.
She is survived by her three siblings: Norma Jean Richards , Janice Ott, and Bill Randall; her seven children and many, many grandchildren.
Elisa was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth (Betty) Knorr Drechsel Randall, and her father, Max Willard Randall, as well as her brother, David Max Randall.
Cremation Services are being provided by Utah Valley Mortuary of Lindon, Utah.