JULIAN, Clara E. ''Elaine'' (Age 81) Elaine passed away in Spokane on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006. She was born in Willits, California, October 16th, 1924, to George and Clara Brooks. Elaine did her undergraduate study at Santa Rosa, CA. and her nursing studies at St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing, San Francisco, CA. As a Registered Nurse, Elaine worked for the VA Hospital (Surgery) in San Francisco until 1955, when she transferred to Seattle, WA. In 1959, Elaine resigned from nursing, married Richard Julian, and started a new career as a devoted homemaker for 47 years. She loved square dancing, playing cards, and teaching new Americans about our great country. She was a member of the Hall of Mission, Rebekah Lodge #225 in San Francisco from 1952 - 1960. Elaine is survived by her husband Dick; daughter, Patricia of Arlington, WA; and brother, Jack Brooks, Fort Bragg, CA. Elaine's ashes will be scattered around a monument, atop a mountain, near Arlington, WA., where they will join our son's, in a private service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial offerings to Hospice of Spokane. May 10, 2006 Spokesman-Review