Wayne LeRoy Ellingson passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-one on February 21, 2019 at his home in Windsor, Colorado in the arms of his son, David Ellingson, and grandson, Daniel Ellingson, who were caring for him. Wayne was a valiant servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Steenblik Ellingson; and two children who died shortly after birth, Dean Robert and Brian Roelf. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Mark (DeAnn), Grant (Chris), David (Barbara), Diane (Scott), Marie (Andy), Louise (Boley), and Laura (Greg).
Wayne was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1927 and moved to Salt Lake City with his family within a year of his birth. Wayne lived most of the rest of his life in Salt Lake City. While serving in the U.S. Navy, he spent 2 ½ years in Shanghai China and spent the last 14 ½ years in Windsor, where he moved after his wife, Gloria, died.
Wayne worked as a customer engineer for IBM for thirty-one years before retiring at the age of sixty. He was blessed to have as many years in retirement as he spent working in his chosen career.
Wayne loved gardening, camping, fishing, playing racquetball, and being with family. He loved being called Grandpa and loved all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
In keeping with Wayne's wishes, there will be a viewing followed by a short graveside service. Services will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019, with a viewing from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, followed by a graveside service at 12:00 p.m. in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on February 24, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Steenblik Ellingson; and two children who died shortly after birth, Dean Robert and Brian Roelf. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Mark (DeAnn), Grant (Chris), David (Barbara), Diane (Scott), Marie (Andy), Louise (Boley), and Laura (Greg).
Wayne was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1927 and moved to Salt Lake City with his family within a year of his birth. Wayne lived most of the rest of his life in Salt Lake City. While serving in the U.S. Navy, he spent 2 ½ years in Shanghai China and spent the last 14 ½ years in Windsor, where he moved after his wife, Gloria, died.
Wayne worked as a customer engineer for IBM for thirty-one years before retiring at the age of sixty. He was blessed to have as many years in retirement as he spent working in his chosen career.
Wayne loved gardening, camping, fishing, playing racquetball, and being with family. He loved being called Grandpa and loved all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
In keeping with Wayne's wishes, there will be a viewing followed by a short graveside service. Services will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019, with a viewing from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, followed by a graveside service at 12:00 p.m. in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on February 24, 2019.
Wayne LeRoy Ellingson passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-one on February 21, 2019 at his home in Windsor, Colorado in the arms of his son, David Ellingson, and grandson, Daniel Ellingson, who were caring for him. Wayne was a valiant servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Steenblik Ellingson; and two children who died shortly after birth, Dean Robert and Brian Roelf. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Mark (DeAnn), Grant (Chris), David (Barbara), Diane (Scott), Marie (Andy), Louise (Boley), and Laura (Greg).
Wayne was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1927 and moved to Salt Lake City with his family within a year of his birth. Wayne lived most of the rest of his life in Salt Lake City. While serving in the U.S. Navy, he spent 2 ½ years in Shanghai China and spent the last 14 ½ years in Windsor, where he moved after his wife, Gloria, died.
Wayne worked as a customer engineer for IBM for thirty-one years before retiring at the age of sixty. He was blessed to have as many years in retirement as he spent working in his chosen career.
Wayne loved gardening, camping, fishing, playing racquetball, and being with family. He loved being called Grandpa and loved all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
In keeping with Wayne's wishes, there will be a viewing followed by a short graveside service. Services will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019, with a viewing from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, followed by a graveside service at 12:00 p.m. in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on February 24, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Steenblik Ellingson; and two children who died shortly after birth, Dean Robert and Brian Roelf. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Mark (DeAnn), Grant (Chris), David (Barbara), Diane (Scott), Marie (Andy), Louise (Boley), and Laura (Greg).
Wayne was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1927 and moved to Salt Lake City with his family within a year of his birth. Wayne lived most of the rest of his life in Salt Lake City. While serving in the U.S. Navy, he spent 2 ½ years in Shanghai China and spent the last 14 ½ years in Windsor, where he moved after his wife, Gloria, died.
Wayne worked as a customer engineer for IBM for thirty-one years before retiring at the age of sixty. He was blessed to have as many years in retirement as he spent working in his chosen career.
Wayne loved gardening, camping, fishing, playing racquetball, and being with family. He loved being called Grandpa and loved all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
In keeping with Wayne's wishes, there will be a viewing followed by a short graveside service. Services will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019, with a viewing from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, followed by a graveside service at 12:00 p.m. in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on February 24, 2019.
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