LeGrande Clark Ellis obituary

LeGrande Clark Ellis Obituary

Salt lake city, Utah, United States

June 20, 1932 - November 01, 2016

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LeGrande Clark Ellis obituary

LeGrande Clark Ellis Obituary

Jun 20, 1932 - Nov 01, 2016

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LeGrande Clark Ellis passed away suddenly on Nov. 14, 2008, after a long history of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. He was born on June 20, 1932, in Farmington, Utah, to Owen and Mary Ellis. He married the love of his life, Marilyn, on Sept. 18, 1952, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. After graduating from Davis High School in 1950, he attended Utah State University where he received bachelor's and master's degrees. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in physiology from Oklahoma State University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah. During his 35-year tenure as a professor of physiology at Utah State University, he earned the admiration and respect of many students by making their success his priority. Being dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America and serving in many capacities, he was honored to receive the Silver Beaver award. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as bishop, high councilor, and in the High Priest Group leadership. He found great joy from serving others. He had a beautiful voice and loved singing in the ward choir. As a master gardener, he loved sharing the fruits of his garden with his family, friends and neighbors. In retirement, he had a passion for anything with a small engine and was affectionately known as the "Lawn Mower Man." He never met a lawnmower he didn't like. His testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ, burned brightly. As a father, he left a legacy of faith in his children and grandchildren. His love and example will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; children, LuAnn (Tom) Willmore, Janet Maw, L. Clark (Shannon) Ellis, Julie (Lance) Hancock, Scott (Karen) Ellis and Jason (Jessica) Ellis; daughter-in law Robin Ellis; 23 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren who love him dearly; brothers Richard (Beverly) Ellis and Stephen (Dee) Ellis; and sisters Colleen (Steve) Love and Elaine (Paul) Beckstrand. He is preceded in death by his son Brent and grandson Ethan. Funeral Services will be held at noon on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at the Logan 19th Ward building, 1255 N. 600 East, Logan. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Allen Mortuary in North Logan, 420 E. 1800 North, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund, 15 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.allenmortuaries.net.
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