Shirley Mae Ellquist 80, lifetime resident of Maple Hill, Grand Maris area passed away peacefully on Thursday 27, 2016 at the North Shore Health in Grand Marais
She was born on April 13, 1936 in Good Harbor Hill area, Grand Marias to Chris H. and Agnes J Rude. Shirley was the 3rd youngest of 5 siblings. She worked at Cascade Restaurant and Lodge washing dishes and cleaning rooms before she was married. On April 26, 1958 she married David H Ellquist and they were married for 29 years. Shirley and David were inseparable doing everything together. She was a homemaker through the years and was well known as "Grandma" to most.
Her love for cats and other animals were her passion. She also liked to cook and bake, a good game of Bingo and country music. Shirley was extremely close with her only daughter, Tracy and she shared wonderful recipes with her son-in-law Patrick. She cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and adored her nieces and nephews. Shirley had a special bond with her siblings and did everything with her family, trips, camping, snowmobiling, ice fishing and special gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Thelma(Doug) Peterson and Alice (George) Brisson, husband David Ellquist on July 1, 1987, sisters- in law, Evelyn Leach and Shirley Olson and brother-in-law John Keveney.
Shirley is survived and deeply missed by her daughter Tracy(Patrick) Scully , grandchildren Chris Scully and Amber (Clint) Lovaaasen, great grandchildren Addison Lovaasen and Bryce and Keegan Scully, sister Carol(Alton) Beglund; brother Gerald(Nancy) Rude and Bradley (Sandi) Rude and many nieces and nephews.
She cared deeply for our extended family, Terry Scully, John Scully, Jane Nygaqard and Beth Stone. We all had wonderful times together.
The family would like to thank Dr. Stover and all the wonderful nurses, they were great. Also, Traci Allen Home Health Care Givers, Care Partners, Mrnie and Carol from the Senior Center and Meals on Wheels volunteers. We Couldn't have done it without you.
Visitation will be from 12 Noon until the 1 PM funerasl service on Monday October 31, 2016 at the Evangelical Free Church in Grand Marais. Shirley will be buried next to her beloved husband, David at Maple Hill Cemetery.
She was born on April 13, 1936 in Good Harbor Hill area, Grand Marias to Chris H. and Agnes J Rude. Shirley was the 3rd youngest of 5 siblings. She worked at Cascade Restaurant and Lodge washing dishes and cleaning rooms before she was married. On April 26, 1958 she married David H Ellquist and they were married for 29 years. Shirley and David were inseparable doing everything together. She was a homemaker through the years and was well known as "Grandma" to most.
Her love for cats and other animals were her passion. She also liked to cook and bake, a good game of Bingo and country music. Shirley was extremely close with her only daughter, Tracy and she shared wonderful recipes with her son-in-law Patrick. She cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and adored her nieces and nephews. Shirley had a special bond with her siblings and did everything with her family, trips, camping, snowmobiling, ice fishing and special gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Thelma(Doug) Peterson and Alice (George) Brisson, husband David Ellquist on July 1, 1987, sisters- in law, Evelyn Leach and Shirley Olson and brother-in-law John Keveney.
Shirley is survived and deeply missed by her daughter Tracy(Patrick) Scully , grandchildren Chris Scully and Amber (Clint) Lovaaasen, great grandchildren Addison Lovaasen and Bryce and Keegan Scully, sister Carol(Alton) Beglund; brother Gerald(Nancy) Rude and Bradley (Sandi) Rude and many nieces and nephews.
She cared deeply for our extended family, Terry Scully, John Scully, Jane Nygaqard and Beth Stone. We all had wonderful times together.
The family would like to thank Dr. Stover and all the wonderful nurses, they were great. Also, Traci Allen Home Health Care Givers, Care Partners, Mrnie and Carol from the Senior Center and Meals on Wheels volunteers. We Couldn't have done it without you.
Visitation will be from 12 Noon until the 1 PM funerasl service on Monday October 31, 2016 at the Evangelical Free Church in Grand Marais. Shirley will be buried next to her beloved husband, David at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Shirley Mae Ellquist 80, lifetime resident of Maple Hill, Grand Maris area passed away peacefully on Thursday 27, 2016 at the North Shore Health in Grand Marais
She was born on April 13, 1936 in Good Harbor Hill area, Grand Marias to Chris H. and Agnes J Rude. Shirley was the 3rd youngest of 5 siblings. She worked at Cascade Restaurant and Lodge washing dishes and cleaning rooms before she was married. On April 26, 1958 she married David H Ellquist and they were married for 29 years. Shirley and David were inseparable doing everything together. She was a homemaker through the years and was well known as "Grandma" to most.
Her love for cats and other animals were her passion. She also liked to cook and bake, a good game of Bingo and country music. Shirley was extremely close with her only daughter, Tracy and she shared wonderful recipes with her son-in-law Patrick. She cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and adored her nieces and nephews. Shirley had a special bond with her siblings and did everything with her family, trips, camping, snowmobiling, ice fishing and special gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Thelma(Doug) Peterson and Alice (George) Brisson, husband David Ellquist on July 1, 1987, sisters- in law, Evelyn Leach and Shirley Olson and brother-in-law John Keveney.
Shirley is survived and deeply missed by her daughter Tracy(Patrick) Scully , grandchildren Chris Scully and Amber (Clint) Lovaaasen, great grandchildren Addison Lovaasen and Bryce and Keegan Scully, sister Carol(Alton) Beglund; brother Gerald(Nancy) Rude and Bradley (Sandi) Rude and many nieces and nephews.
She cared deeply for our extended family, Terry Scully, John Scully, Jane Nygaqard and Beth Stone. We all had wonderful times together.
The family would like to thank Dr. Stover and all the wonderful nurses, they were great. Also, Traci Allen Home Health Care Givers, Care Partners, Mrnie and Carol from the Senior Center and Meals on Wheels volunteers. We Couldn't have done it without you.
Visitation will be from 12 Noon until the 1 PM funerasl service on Monday October 31, 2016 at the Evangelical Free Church in Grand Marais. Shirley will be buried next to her beloved husband, David at Maple Hill Cemetery.
She was born on April 13, 1936 in Good Harbor Hill area, Grand Marias to Chris H. and Agnes J Rude. Shirley was the 3rd youngest of 5 siblings. She worked at Cascade Restaurant and Lodge washing dishes and cleaning rooms before she was married. On April 26, 1958 she married David H Ellquist and they were married for 29 years. Shirley and David were inseparable doing everything together. She was a homemaker through the years and was well known as "Grandma" to most.
Her love for cats and other animals were her passion. She also liked to cook and bake, a good game of Bingo and country music. Shirley was extremely close with her only daughter, Tracy and she shared wonderful recipes with her son-in-law Patrick. She cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and adored her nieces and nephews. Shirley had a special bond with her siblings and did everything with her family, trips, camping, snowmobiling, ice fishing and special gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Thelma(Doug) Peterson and Alice (George) Brisson, husband David Ellquist on July 1, 1987, sisters- in law, Evelyn Leach and Shirley Olson and brother-in-law John Keveney.
Shirley is survived and deeply missed by her daughter Tracy(Patrick) Scully , grandchildren Chris Scully and Amber (Clint) Lovaaasen, great grandchildren Addison Lovaasen and Bryce and Keegan Scully, sister Carol(Alton) Beglund; brother Gerald(Nancy) Rude and Bradley (Sandi) Rude and many nieces and nephews.
She cared deeply for our extended family, Terry Scully, John Scully, Jane Nygaqard and Beth Stone. We all had wonderful times together.
The family would like to thank Dr. Stover and all the wonderful nurses, they were great. Also, Traci Allen Home Health Care Givers, Care Partners, Mrnie and Carol from the Senior Center and Meals on Wheels volunteers. We Couldn't have done it without you.
Visitation will be from 12 Noon until the 1 PM funerasl service on Monday October 31, 2016 at the Evangelical Free Church in Grand Marais. Shirley will be buried next to her beloved husband, David at Maple Hill Cemetery.
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