Luella "Ellie" Faye Steffenhagen Tallada

Luella (Ellie) Faye Steffenhagen Tallada was born Oct. 21, 1954 in Seattle WA.  She was married to Robert Earl Tallada JR. They were together for 40 years. They enjoyed teaching Sunday school and bible studies off and on throughout their lives.

She was an amazing artist and mother. She taught her children the love of art, and also how to be themselves. She loved to read, enjoyed music and spending time with her family. She was dependable, loving and she had unshakable faith. She was a dietary aide at the Franklin County hospital for many years and she talked often about her adventures and relationships she acquired while she was there.  She took art lessons from Gene Cole and some of her favorite artists were Thomas Kinkade and Norman Rockwell. She painted some of the most amazing pieces throughout her life.

She passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Friday December 9, 2022 in Preston, Idaho.  She is survived by her children Celeste Larsen, Ian (Melissa) Tallada and Ben Tallada. She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Webb Funeral Home, 1005 S. 800 E. Preston, Idaho. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral at 1:30 pm.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at webbmortuary.com. Services will be available to stream live at the following link:

https://youtu.be/iYhoK3xPkWI