MeLea Elwell was born and raised in Utah.  She was called to serve the people of Great Britain and Ireland for 18 Months as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She has been blessed with the Gift of tongues “hands” In BSL, and ISL.  She married her eternal companion, Rian Elwell and they have been married for over 26 years.  Together, they have been blessed with five boys and one Angel Daughter, Shelbi. Their life has been filled with many extraordinary adventures together.  MeLea’s eldest son is married and he has two girls. They’re loving the opportunity to be grandparents to those girls. They have a son serving in the Kennewick, WA mission as well as another son was just called to serve in the Everette, WA Mission for ASL.  As a woman, wife and mother, she finds her greatest joy is being a mother and striving to be a role model as a mother as well as a Woman. She loves to serve the Lord in any callings that He has given her the opportunity to serve in various leadership callings for years in both Deaf and Hearing wards and branches. Her current calling is a primary chorister.  A few fun facts about MeLea are: she loves to decorate with lovely flowers on corsages and boutonnieres for the young people’s dances. She has a passion for gardens, flowers, books, family history, and each Christmas she decorates her Christmas tree with a family history theme.  She also loves to cook and be creative with the food. She is a cheerleader for her boys at their games, concerts or wherever they may be. She is excited to attend the symposium and can’t wait to meet you all!