Alice Shirley Ellis

 It is with great sadness that the Ellis family announces the passing of Alice S. Ellis, at age 91. Alice passed away on Sunday, Nov 17, 2024. Alice was born on December 5, 1932 in Adrian Michigan.

From an early age Alice loved adventure, and had many interests including her love of the museum in Toledo, where her favorite exhibit was the King Tut exhibit. She always thought it would be great to be an archaeologist and travel the world. Alice was well educated, and combined her passion of art and teaching by earning her degree at the University of Toledo.

Alice belonged to a sorority while attending the university. This was where she met many of her lifelong friends. Once graduated, she was able to combine her two favorite things, teaching and love of art. Alice loved the impressionist period. Monet, Renoir, Degas and Van Gough were a few of her favorites. A lifelong dream of hers was always to visit and paint in Monet's Gardens. In 2003 she was able to visit France and achieve that dream.

Alice met the love of her life, husband, Hank Ellis, who she married on November 20, 1965. They lived in Toledo, Ohio until 1972, then moved out west to Coos Bay, Oregon. Alice always wanted to live in the country on a farm. Once they bought their dream house that came with over three acres, her dream had come true.

There they raised their three children, along with many different animals, dogs, cats, horses, cows, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, even a pig and lamb. Oh what fun we all had.

Alice was a member of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Coos Bay. Alice's love of art had her, later in life, form a group named the Plein Air Artist. They would all meet once a week at Gloria Dei Church to share their love and passion for painting. Alice has always been a very independent woman who was passionate in everything she did. She loved painting in her art studio and tending to her roses in her rose garden, as she had a very green thumb; along with bird watching, crocheting, and spending time with her family.

Alice along with her husband owned and operated Bay Area Doors and Gutters until they retired in 2019, where then their lives became a lot less busy and both were able to enjoy the things they loved to do. Alice is preceded in death by her mother, Alice L Adrian; father, Alex F. Adrian; and brother, Richard Adrian.

Alice is survived by her loving husband, Hank Ellis; children, Barb (Gary) Grassham; Tracy Ellis; and M. Ellis. Grandchildren, Jay Grassham; Tim (Wendi) Grassham; and Nick(Richelle) Grassham. Great- grandchildren, Elizabeth (Edwin) Emily; Trevon Grassham; and Jory Vose.

Alice may be gone but never forgotten. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-nana. Always there when we need her the most, offering support, wisdom and unconditional love.

 Alice will be deeply missed. She will live on in our hearts, and we all will cherish all the wonderful memories we were able to create with her throughout the years.

Alice, thanks for all the memories.

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