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Vera E. Ellis - Aug. 9, 1922 - March 17, 2009

MONTROSE - Vera E. Ellis went to be with her Father and Savior Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at the Montrose Memorial Hospital. Vera was born Aug. 9, 1922 in Topeka, Kan. to Virgil and Elise Ada (Peterson) Brassfield. She spent her childhood in Topeka, and at the age of 9, her family moved to Montrose, Colo. where she received her education and graduated from Montrose High School in 1940. Vera went on to college at the Parks Business College in Denver. She married Leo Wilson Ellis in 1942 in Montrose. Leo preceded her in death in 1984. Vera was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church on Townsend in Montrose. She served as deaconess for the church for many years as well as Protheon Secretary. Vera served as a practical nurse for Anna Fender in Montrose, and taught kindergarden for two years at Northside Elementary School. She enjoyed arts and crafts and was excellent at her embroidery. Vera loved the outdoors, going on picnics, watching wildlife and horseback riding. She enjoyed fishing, the mountains and watching sporting events, especially the Denver Broncos and Colorado Buffaloes. Vera is survived by her son, Jerry Ellis of Montrose; brother, Rex Brassfield of Montrose; one sister, Katherine Parker of Alamosa, Colo; three grandchildren: Gerald Eugene Ellis Jr., Sean Wilson Ellis, Lisa Marie (Ellis) Norte and husband, Ernesto Norte; and two great-grandchildren: Arista Cleolitas Jean Ellis, Gerald Eugene Ellis III. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Leroy and Tony Brassfield; and sister, Lucille Dopp.

A public visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday evening, March 19, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2009, at 10 a.m., at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cedar Cemetery, east of Montrose. Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, 802 E. Main St., Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-2121.


Buried:
Cedar Cemetery

Vera married ELLIS, Leo Wilson in 1942 in Montrose, Montrose, Colorado, USA. Leo was born about 1921; died in 1984. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]