Walentina (Val) Elijew passed away at the age of 85 on April 28 in her home in Goodyear, AZ. She was born August 8, 1929 in Dnipropetrovsk, Russia to Olga Mikschewitsch. Friends and family rushed to bid their farewells during her final days, and she was surrounded by the warmth of their love, laughter and good cheer. She departed this world just hours after her last visitors flew home. Val will forever be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, and her generous and caring heart. We’ll miss you Mom, but are happy in the knowledge that you are finally at peace. Val is survived by her daughter Anna McIntosh (David McIntosh), son Alexander Elijew (Charlene Elijew), sister-in-law Lena Mikschewitsch, three grandchildren, Ryan Gauvin, Stephanie Gnoza (Stephen Gnoza), Douglas Elijew. She was preceded in death by her husband Wladimir Elijew, mother Olga Mikschewitsch, and brother Wladimir Mikschewitsch. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am on Sunday, May 3rd at Thompson Funeral Chapel.
