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1957
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2011
Ellen Field Obituary
Ellen married Russell Field in 1978 and later moved to Cheektowaga, New York where they raised their family. Ellen earned her Physical Therapist Certificate while in New York. She worked with the elderly homecare programs in the Cheektowaga area.
Ellen enjoyed her Native American beading and crafts. She enjoyed playing bingo, basketball, softball, volley ball, ran track and field, ballet swimming, and was a member of the One People Canoe Society in Juneau. Ellen encouraged and supported her children in school sports.
Ellen is survived by Spouse: Russell Field, Sr., Son: Russell Field, Jr., Daughters: Melissa (Christian) Brueckman, Amanda Smotherman, and Elaine Field, all from New York, Monica (Marvin) Field, of Juneau.
Ellen cared for her twin Elaine's children as her own: William (Frances) Andrews, Jr. of Juneau, Anne Marie (Marion) Andrews, and Ellen Jo (James) Wilson, of Anchorage.
Grandchildren: Savannah, Sahara, Memphis, Dante, Aunalise, and Allisandra, all of New York, Masin, Keyana, and Corissa all of Juneau, Kyle of Maryland, Britney, Branden, Brandon, Kasey, Khaila, Jason, Johnathan, Alexis, Jordon and Sean all of Anchorage.
Great Grandchild: Charles of Anchorage.
Mother: Harriet Chilton, of Juneau, Brothers: Gene (Jennifer) Chilton, Brian (Alicia) Chilton, and Doug (Rhonda, special friend) Chilton all of Juneau and Thomas (Felicitas) Wehnes-Chilton of Hoonah, Sisters: Beverly (James) Kerr, of Tennessee, Ann Martha (Kim) Chilton of Oregon.
She was blessed with numerous Nieces and Nephews in Alaska and Tennessee.
Ellen is proceeded in death by: Father, Gene D. Chilton, Siblings: Leslie B. Chilton, Sharon D. Chilton, Eric L. Chilton, Doris E. Chilton, Twin-Elaine Sullivan, Lorraine Kincaid, and Janice Wren.
New York Services were held on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Ellen's wish was to be cremated and placed with her twin, Elaine in Juneau.
Juneau Memorial Service will be held on
Tuesday May 10th, 2011 at 6:30pm
at the Tlingit & Haida Community Center,
Salmon Creek.
Light Refreshments will follow the Service.
In Lieu of flowers the family has opened a memorial fund for Ellen (Chilton) Field at the True North Federal Credit Union, under the name of Arlene Tripp to help cover the funeral and transportation costs.
For any further questions or information you may contact Gene Chilton @ 957-1253 or Doug Chilton @ 723-0030
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Ellen Booth
June 2, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear that Ellen had passed away, She was my friend. We met while she lived in anchorage. I had the best fishing trips with her, just her and I. She is at peace and with her twin who I know she missed more than any thing.Russ stay strong, you have the kids call them when you need help. I'll pray for you. I'll miss you Ellen,.Love Ellen Booth,907-884-7440,
May 18, 2011
I met Ellen when I first came to Juneau in '77. One of my friends workd at the Zach Gordon teenage club. What a softball player she was & what fun it was being around her teem. Wish we all could be as young as that again!
Mickey Pico
Rosita Meyer
May 17, 2011
On behave of the Ezrre family we would like to convey our condolences to Harriet and her family. May the Great Spirit bless you and your family with peace in your remembering of Ellen.
May 17, 2011
I am very sorry to hear about Ellen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Chilton family. I remember going to school with Ellen and Elaine. Joanne
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Shirley Bagoyo
May 16, 2011
Harriet, I grew up with your family and am sorry to hear Ellen is gone, God give you the strength, I will keep your family and you in my prayers.
May 15, 2011
Extremely sorry to be reading this! We (Ray & Bessie) loved her, she was a very carrying person. Our deepest condolences to the family! She is at peace now and probabily resting and "NO Pain". But we wil miss her. Ray Nolan & Bessie (Ebona) Wolcott-Nolan
Carol Figura
May 11, 2011
Rest in Peace Ellen. I remember the good times we have playing softball on the Broncos team. My condolences to your family. Carol
Sylvia Chase-Pedersen
May 11, 2011
Dear Harriet, Iam so sorry to hear of Ellen passing. May God be with you as you go through this loss. I have very fond memories of time spent with Ellen and the rest of your family.. Love,Sylvia
Annette Osborne
May 10, 2011
May 10, 2011
On behalf of Annette Osborne & Family, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Chilton family, Ellen will be missed by many. she was such an awesome women. always was willing to help when she could. our thoughts and prayers go out to you all for your Loss. Annette & Javier & Family.
D. Williams
May 10, 2011
To Harriet Chilton and Family:
I want you all to know my Prayers and Thoughts are out to you all , and I can not tell you all on how special Ellen was to everyone. May God be with you all during these trying times and may He hold our Spirits High.
God Be With You All,
She was a sports buddy, a classmate, a long childhood friend, and a protector at heart.
Love from Dorothy Zura and Family and the Williams Family
Ernie Williams
May 10, 2011
me and my family would like to send out deepest condolences to the Chilton Family.
Ernie, Mary J, Roy boy, Ernestine, Myna, Maryann J, Trinity, Cathy, Andy, Tonie,
the lord be with you and your family,
Ernie Williams
May 10, 2011
from the Williams Family: Charles, Joe, Ducky, Ernie, D.J., Kenny, Lorraine, Trudy, Loretta, Dorothy, our deepest condolences to the Chilton Family
Ernie Williams
May 10, 2011
my deepest condolences to the family, this is Ernie Williams, and what i remember the most of Ellen, is her and all the other sisters playing softball together, and most of the other teams would look and just oh no its the Chilton girls.
and most of all the loving and caring for my Brother, for whom past on, during the softball season, they would talk to each other and make remarks of how to change their playing on the field/s.
again my condolences to Antie Harriet, cousins: Gene, Brian, Doug, Beverly, Ann. may God Bless the family, for this i Pray to the lord, Lord hear my Prayer, amen
Kara Altman
May 10, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Chilton family - my very special friends - on the loss of your Daughter, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, etc... I know from your stories of her that she was as amazing as the rest of you. My loving arms around you all....Kara Altman, Juneau
sharon marvin
May 9, 2011
Rest in peace Ellen Jo Field Chilton.
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