In Memory Of
Walter D. Ellison
1945
2018
Walter D. Ellison
December 9, 1945 — August 13, 2018
Walter D. Ellison, 72, of Lakewood, passed away August 13, 2018.
He was born December 9, 1945 in Bozeman, Montana, the son of Oliver and Laura Mae (Stinnett) Ellison.
He attended Leysin American School in Leysin, Switzerland. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1968.
On November 30, 1968, he married Patricia Ann Stults.
Walter worked for Univac in Minnesota. He then went on to work for the family business, CYMA, Inc (retail thrift stores).
Walter loved to ski. He also loved anything related to astronomy and the night sky, chasing comets and eclipses. Walter's other passion was computers. Walter loved to learn anything and verbally spar with his family and friends. Above all, Walter enjoyed spending time with his entire family.
Walter is survived by his loving wife of 49 3/4 years, Patricia Ellison; daughter, Whitney Lynn Ellison; son, Oliver Thomas (Diane) Ellison; two sisters, Bonnie Ellison and Patricia McCully Ellison; three brothers, Orlo (Leehyang) Ellison, Todd (Fiona) Ellison and Titus Ellison; six grandchildren, Benjamin, Emmaline, Amelia, Abigail, Asher and Theophilus and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Contributions may be made in Walter's name to a charity of the donor's choice.
To share a memory of Walter or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born December 9, 1945 in Bozeman, Montana, the son of Oliver and Laura Mae (Stinnett) Ellison.
He attended Leysin American School in Leysin, Switzerland. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1968.
On November 30, 1968, he married Patricia Ann Stults.
Walter worked for Univac in Minnesota. He then went on to work for the family business, CYMA, Inc (retail thrift stores).
Walter loved to ski. He also loved anything related to astronomy and the night sky, chasing comets and eclipses. Walter's other passion was computers. Walter loved to learn anything and verbally spar with his family and friends. Above all, Walter enjoyed spending time with his entire family.
Walter is survived by his loving wife of 49 3/4 years, Patricia Ellison; daughter, Whitney Lynn Ellison; son, Oliver Thomas (Diane) Ellison; two sisters, Bonnie Ellison and Patricia McCully Ellison; three brothers, Orlo (Leehyang) Ellison, Todd (Fiona) Ellison and Titus Ellison; six grandchildren, Benjamin, Emmaline, Amelia, Abigail, Asher and Theophilus and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Contributions may be made in Walter's name to a charity of the donor's choice.
To share a memory of Walter or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Walter D. Ellison, please visit our flower store.
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