More detail on this person: Gary George Ellis
went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 13,
2007. He died at home in Hammett, surrounded by
family and friends, after a courageous battle with
Leukemia at the age of 63. Gary died as he lived,
with dignity and optimism. He loved life,
laughter, mountains, horses, hunting and fishing.
His priorities in his life were faith, family and
friends. We are so grateful for the countless
friends and loving prayers. God shined through
Gary, illuminating the lives he touched. Gary was
born on Dec. 28, 1943, in Sylvia, Kansas. He led a
life of integrity and honor, serving proudly in
the United States Army for 21 years, including his
dedicated year of service in Vietnam. He was a
valuable asset to the community, actively
volunteering in various organizations and causes.
He was a life-member of the Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation and was deacon and treasurer of the
Hammett Community Church. Gary served on the
Glenns Ferry Chamber of Commerce, serving one
year as president. His love of Veteran
organizations was evident, with memberships in
Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, and
a life-member of Veterans of Foreign War. He died
while serving as VFW State Commander of Idaho,
2006-2007. Gary is survived by his loving family,
his wife of 40 years, Frances Ellis, his daughter
Carrie and her husband Mike Hoffmann of
Milwaukee, Wis., his son Jeff Ellis of North Pole,
Alaska, his son Gary Jr. and his wife Brenda Ellis
of Hammett, his mother Donna Ellis of Stafford,
Kan., his two brothers Greg and his wife Hazel
Ellis of Murdock, Kan., and Kim and his wife Kay
Ellis of St. John, Kan., his sister Kay and her
husband Gary Harrison of Hutchinson, Kan., his
grandchildren, Grayson, Siri, and Romas Ellis,
Miranda and Maia Ellis, and Ryland Ellis, along
with numerous nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his father, Ona George Ellis,
several aunts, uncles and grandparents. A memorial
service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April
21, 2007 at the Hammett Community Church in
Hammett, Idaho. A reception for family and friends
will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the V.F.W. Post
#3646, Glenns Ferry, Idaho. Inurnment, with full
military honors, will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the
Idaho Veterans State Cemetery in Boise, Idaho.
Memorial contributions may be made in Gary's
name to Hammett Community Church, C/O
Frances Ellis, 733 So. Quail Drive, Hammett, Id
83627 or VFW Post #3646, Glenns Ferry, Id.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rost
Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain
Home, Idaho. The family would like to thank the
oncology staff at St. Al's Hospital, along with
Horizon Home Health and Hospice for their love,
support and care. We love you Dad!
Published in the Idaho Statesman on 4/17/2007.
Gary had been battling Leukemia for some time,
passed away Friday April 13, 2007. Many of you
from the 1969-1970 crowd will remember him from
the Scout Platoon where he was the Platoon
Leader, and Later he flew Cobras. I had the
utmost respect for Gary. He was a very good
pilot, and a very good man.
I had an opportunity to speak with him several
times over the years, and he always said life was
good.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday at
10.00 am, at the Hammett Community Church,
9223 W. Church St, Hammett, ID,83627
Placement of the ashes will take place at 3:30 pm
at the Idaho Veterans Cemetery, Boise, ID
From: Joe Loadholtes
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